SHINGABAWASSIN
The St. Mary's River is the earliest permanent location recorded for the Ojibwe peoples. In 1642 Fr. Isaac Joques found over 5000 living there. Spring and fall fishing brought all the bands together in one place. The ruling clan was the Crane Clan. Chief Shingabawossin (Spirit Stone) received his chieftainship from his father and from his father before him. He had seven brothers who could all claim chieftainships but because of his leadership skills, he was chosen. He was the First Chief of the band of St. Mary's and was one of the most respected and influential men in the Ojibwe nation. He signed the Treaty of 1820. This was the first treaty made with the United States in this area. He also signed the Treaty of Limits at Prairie du Chien in 1825, and the Treaty at Fond du Lac on August 5, 1826. He died in 1828.
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