The Meoquanee

The Meoquanee ᎠᏥᏏ ᏍᎦᏯᏓ Great Meoquanee Nation
Tribal Confederation
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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:ᎠᏥᏏ ᏍᎦᏯᏓ'''), 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. The Meoquanee Nation is governed by a Grand Council referred to as the Council of Seven Fires which is composed of representatives from each of the member tribes. the Confederation is organized into matrilineal clans, which are family groups based on the maternal line of descent. In this, chiefs can be removed from their positions by the women of the tribe.

Etymology

Meoquanee (ᎠᏥᏏ ᏍᎦᏯᏓ) is the term used by the Seven Nations to collectively identify themselves. however the origins of the name are somewhat obscure. The phrase "ᎠᏥᏏ ᎠᏍᎦᏯᏗ" is transliterated as "atsilv asgaya'di," which translates to "Great Union" in English.

Tribal Groups

Despite its name, the Meoquanee Nation actually consists of seven distinct nations, each characterized by its own cultural traditions and governance systems.

Nations

English name	Meoquanee name	Meaning
Nasawi	ᎾᏣᏫ	"People of the Heart"
Wyanwa	ᏪᎾᏩ	"People of the Brotherhood"
Kathanti	ᎧᏚᏔᏂ'	"People of Giving Thanks"
Aelamet	ᎠᏆᎳᎺᏝ	"People of Love"
Nahara	ᎾᎲᎳ	"People of Friendship"
Ashwaki	ᎠᏍᏫᎧᎢ	"People of the Fish"
Dohute	ᏙᎲᏖ	"People of the Butterfly"

Clans

Within these nations, individuals are affiliated with various matrilineal clans, which are familial groups organized according to maternal lineage. The number of clans within each nation currently ranges from three to eight, totaling nine unique clan names across the Confederation. These clans serve as essential social and cultural units, providing members with a sense of identity and belonging while preserving ancestral connections and traditions.

Nation	Bison	Wolf	Eagle	Coyote	Hawk	Bear	Deer	Owl	Rabbit
		No		No	No			No