The Chippewa Indians, also known as the Ojibwe or Anishinaabe, are one of the largest native American groups in the United States. They primarily settled in the northern parts of the U.S, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and also in some parts of Canada. The name "Chippewa" is a mispronunciation of "Ojibwe", meaning "to roast till puckered up", referring to the way they prepare their moccasin seams. The Chippewa tribes were known for their birch bark canoes, wild rice gathe