The Meoquanee

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The Meoquanee
ᎠᏥᏏ ᏍᎦᏯᏓ
Great Meoquanee Nation
Tribal Confederation
Official seal of The Meoquanee
MeoquaneeNation.png
ConfederatedTBA
Government
 • TypeTribal Council
 • CouncilCouncil of Seven Fires
Population
 (2018)
 • Total505,021
DemonymMeoquanee
Time zoneUTC−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.

History

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 around four to five, 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 (ᏀᏓᎵ) Wolf (ᏧᏁᏍᎦ) Eagle (ᎢᏥᎢ) Coyote (ᎦᏓᏆᏍᏓ) Hawk (ᏥᏍᏆᏂ) Bear (ᎤᏍᏆ) Deer (ᏓᏥ) Owl (ᎤᏍᏘᏂ) Rabbit (ᎠᏓᏆᏍᏓ)
Nasawi Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wyanwa Yes Yes Yes Yes
Kathanti Yes Yes Yes Yes
Aelamet Yes Yes Yes Yes
Nahara Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ashwaki Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dohute Yes Yes Yes Yes

Government

Culture

Social Structures

Family Structure and Gender Roles