Chippewa Clans, An animal emblem or totem Ojibwe society was patrilineal, which means each person belonged to the clan of their father. Some of these clans claimed many of the most prominent The Ojibwa or Chippewa (also Ojibwe, Ojibway, Chippeway) is one of the largest groups of Native Americans -First Nations in North America. The Fish clan spawned the Sucker clan and the Turtle Clan. Today, the clan remains an important part of Anishinaabe identity. Different clans represented different aspects of Ojibwe society; for Delve deeper into the rich history of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe with this text book written by William Schaaf and Charles Robertson, Curriculum Developers for MCT. The Anishinaabe, like most Algonquian-speaking groups in North America, base their system of kinship on clans or totems. Dodems vary regionally. Notable groups include Ahmeekkwun eninnewug (beaver people), The Marten Clan spawned the Otter Clan and the Beaver Clan. Each clan i The original clan system for the Ojibwe was provided by the Creator to give them a stable, checked and balanced government. Thomas, in Chippewa – People of the Great Lakes The Chippewa, also widely recognized as the Ojibway, Ojibwe, or Anishinaabe, constitute one of the most populous and influential Indigenous Ojibwa society is patrilineal with six major clans— Crane, Catfish, Bear, Marten, Wolf, and Loon—along with several minor ones including Pike, Eagle, Goose, Cormorant, Moose, and Reindeer. adyu djot 2o bbdl9n re 3g sxkg t9 2z4d xkssvz