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The Original Indigenous Names for the Great Lakes

Superior: gichi-gami (great sea)

Erie: erielhonan (long tail)

Michigan: michigami (long body of water)

Ontario: Ontarí’io\kanadario (great lake\beautiful water)

Huron: karegnondi (fresh water sea)

 

  • Post published:April 16, 2025
  • Post category:News

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