The Meoquanee
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The Meoquanee
ᎡᏆ ᎠᏰᎵᎤᏙᏢᏒ Great Meoquanee Nation | |
|---|---|
Tribal Confederation | |
 Seal | |
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| Confederated | 1794 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Tribal Council |
| • High Chieftain | Tecumseh |
| • Council | Council of Seven Fires |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 505,021 |
| Demonym | Meoquanee |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
The Meoquanee (Meoquanee:ᎺᎣᎾᎢ; Lionahi), also known as the Great Meoquanee Nation, is a a multi-tribal confederation comprising Native and First Nations peoples who share a common linguistic and cultural heritage known as Meoquanee. Led by a Grand Council, the confederacy operates as a collective governing body, consisting of chiefs or sachems who represent distinct clans within their respective nations.