the exonym anishinaabeg group ojibwe (plural: ojibweg). name commonly anglicized ojibwa or ojibway . name chippewa alternative anglicization. although many variations exist in literature, chippewa more common in united states, , ojibway predominates in canada, both terms used in each country. in many ojibwe communities throughout canada , u.s. since late 20th century, more members have been using generalized name anishinaabe(-g).
the exact meaning of name ojibwe not known; common explanations name derivations are:
ojiibwabwe (/o/ + /jiibw/ + /abwe/), meaning cook/roast until puckers , referring fire-curing of moccasin seams make them waterproof. 19th century sources name described method of ritual torture ojibwe applied enemies.
ozhibii iwe (/o/ + /zhibii / + /iwe/), meaning keep records [of vision] , referring form of pictorial writing, , pictographs used in midewiwin sacred rites; or
ojiibwe (/o/ + /jiib/ + /we/), meaning speak-stiffly / stammer , exonym or name given them cree, described ojibwe language differences own.
because many ojibwe formerly located around outlet of lake superior, french colonists called sault ste. marie rapids, canadian settlers referred ojibwe saulteurs. ojibwe subsequently moved prairie provinces of canada have retained name saulteaux. disputed since scholars believe name migrated west. ojibwe located along mississagi river , made way southern ontario known mississaugas.
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