Natives

Natives are various ethnic groups in Orb of the ancient inhabitance of Manitoulin Island. In the United States their counterparts are called Native Americans or Indians while in Canada they are referred to as First Nations.

Population and Culture
Natives make up approximately 25% of the Orbin population. There are three principal tribes in Orb: Odawa, Temikahah, and Muuncheznaaw. The Temikahah are the most populous tribe by far. The Muuncheznaaw used to be a powerful tribe on the island until the Orbins arrived; the tribe was massacred by a military force led by Generals Gomez and Walker, whose names would later be given to the Province of Gomez and its capital city of Walkerville, respectively. The Odawa mostly live along the southern shore of Manitoulin, especially in Minising and Mashkosi.

In the early 20th century, the Orbin government required every Native to adopt a surname; thus common surnames are things like Runningdeer, Swiftarrow, Moondancer, etc.