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He was an important Sauteaux Ojibwa leader of the eastern Great Lakes region. His influence ranged from north of Lake Superior, to the southeastern part of what is now the United States. His family was an important family. His father was from the military totem of the Ojibwa's, while his mother was from the merchant totem of the Ojibwa's who are known historically as the Odawah or Ottawa. The military totem of the Saulteaux Ojibwa's were known as the Noka. It's probably short for Nakawe.  

During the early 1750s, both the English and French were agitated about the powerful Saulteaux Ojibwa's preventing them from advancing west. They conspired to instigate trouble and that trouble erupted into the 7 years war (aka French and Indian War). Saulteaux Ojibwa soldiers launched massive military campaigns against their French enemies which led the English to send soldiers to Quebec to prevent the powerful Saulteaux Ojibwa's from defeating the French.

 

By 1759, the English had helped the French halt the powerful Saulteaux Ojibwa military. However, the war continued on. Chief Pontiac or Bwan-di-ac, became an important Saulteaux Ojibwa military commander early in the 7 years war. By the early 1760s, chief Pontiac was the highest ranking Saulteaux Ojibwa military commander.

 

 

After 1763, little had changed since 1670. Settlers had advanced to what is now eastern New York State, parts of Vermont, parts of New Hampshire, and parts of Maine. Chief Pontiac's war strategy was successful. His soldiers kept the settlers advance limited.  

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