The Chippewa, also known as Ojibwe or Anishinaabeg, are a large Indigenous people of the Great Lakes region and northern plains, known for their rich culture, use of birchbark, wild rice harvesting, and extensive treaty history with North American governments. They are a significant tribal population in the U.S. and Canada, with diverse bands like the Sault Ste. Marie and Little Shell, who continue to preserve their traditions and advocate for self-sufficiency, guided by prophecies and values li