Thanks for answering that question, at least:
>William Commanda is the grandfather of my partner at work.
>
>He lives in the Maniwaki reserve. He is very respected and closely
>follows the traditional ways.
>He Algonquin on the Quebec side of the Ottawa river.
So, "algonquin" being a "Language Family/Group", does that mean he's
Ojibwe? Cree? -- just trying to relate in terms of the "7th Prophecies"
thing, since I can only relate to the 7 Prophecies of our Tribe ... and
being born in California it leaves some "holes" even then ... A few
months with a tribal teacher doesn't REALLY "catch me up" after 52 yrs
of nothing but California Indian beliefs.
Chi miigwetch!
lyn
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