High Chieftain

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High Chieftain of The Meoquanee Nation
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Incumbent
Tecumseh
Chief of the Ehawee Tribe
since August 6th, 2002
Council of Seven Fires
ResidenceAgitsta'ti'yi
Term lengthTen Years
Constituting instrumentMeoquanee Nation Code
Formation1797

The title of "High Chieftain" (Meoquanee: ᎢᎬᏱ ᎤᎬᏫᏳᎯ) created in 1794 when the seven tribes came together,forming the Meoquanee Nation. The High Chieftain is the principle speaker and ceremonial head of the Council of Seven Fires as well as the de-facto head of state of the Meoquanee Nation. The High Chieftain is considered to hold all political power within the Meoquanee Nation and is elected among the Seven Chiefs of the Meoquanee tribes. The High Chieftain is refered to as "Uku" or "First Beloved Man" within the Meoquanee tribes.