Manitou is a general term for spirit beings among many Algonquian Native American groups.

In the 18th century, some Piscataway, as well as other Algonquian groups migrating away from English settlements, relocated north of the Susquehannah River.

Manitou are the spirit beings of Algonquian groups of Native Americans.

In the eighteenth century, some Piscataway, as well as other fleeing Algonquian groups, migrated north of the Susquehanna River seeking relief from the European settlers.

Large groups, who could not remain at the regional reserved lands, embarked on a series of removals to other Algonquian groups.

The Kainai speak a language of the Algonquian linguistic group; their dialect is closely related to those of the Siksika and Peigan.

Like any other Algonquian groups, the Anishinaabe clan system served as a system of government as well as a means of dividing labour.

The language belongs to the Algonquian linguistic group, and is descended from Proto-Algonquian.

Below the fall line, other related Algonquian groups who were not tributary to Powhatan included the Chickahominy and the Doeg in Northern Virginia.

The town was inhabited by various Algonquian groups before the incursion of settlers.