Pontiac or Obwaandi'eyaag (c. 1714/20 – April 20, 1769) was an Odawa war chief known for his role in the war named for him, from 1763 to 1766 leading Native...
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Pontiac most often refers to: Pontiac (automobile), a brand of cars marketed by General Motors Pontiac (Odawa leader) (c. 1714 to 1720 – 1769), a Native...
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fur trader Pontiac (ca. 1720–1769), chief. Leader of Pontiac's War against British and Americans Wawatam (fl. 1762 – 1764), chief "Odawa Ottawa First...
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by GM, Pontiac came to represent affordable, practical transportation with an emphasis on performance. The division’s name stems from the Odawa chieftain...
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out of the region. The war is named after Odawa leader Pontiac, the most prominent of many indigenous leaders in the conflict. The war began in May 1763...
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This is a list of Native American leaders who participated in the American Indian Wars, which occurred throughout the early 17th century until the early...
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Wawatam (category Odawa people)
Michilimackinac in June 1763 during Pontiac's Rebellion. Wawatam, the leader and patriarch of an extended family of Odawa, rescued Henry after he had initially...
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Area. Pontiac was laid out in 1871 in anticipation of the railroad being built through it. It was named after Odawa leader Chief Pontiac. Pontiac is located...
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Indian word meaning "peaceful waters" or "winter home". Pontiac – after Chief Pontiac of the Odawa. Quinnesec – Ojibwe word "bekweneseg" meaning "smoky"...
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Anishinaabe (category Odawa)
United States. They include the Ojibwe (including Saulteaux and Oji-Cree), Odawa, Potawatomi, Mississaugas, Nipissing and Algonquin peoples. The Anishinaabe...
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