Three Fires

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The Three Fires : 

The Three Fires The Ojibwa, the Ottawa and the Potawatomi

Why are these three tribes so important? : 

Why are these three tribes so important? Most commonly associated with Michigan Acted like members of a family. Together formed an alliance

Ojibwa : 

Ojibwa southern shore of Lake Superior

Ojibwa : 

Ojibwa Wigwams Tipis (camping/short trips)

Ojibwa : 

Ojibwa Fishermen Hunters

Ottawa : 

Ottawa shores of Lake Michigan in the Lower Peninsula

Ottawa : 

Ottawa Wigwams Longhouses (winter)

Ottawa : 

Ottawa Skillful traders Excellent bark canoe makers

Potawatomi : 

Potawatomi southwestern Michigan

Potawatomi : 

Potawatomi Wigwams Longhouses (inside view)

Potawatomi : 

Potawatomi Michigan's earliest farmers produce squash, corn, melons, beans and even tobacco