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What is the meaning of "Gaa-waabaabiganikaag Anishinaabeg", the Ojibwe name for the White Earth Nation?

  • "People of the Green Forest"

  • "People of the Great Lakes"

  • "People from where there is an abundance of white clay"

  • "People of the Snowy Plains"

Answer

"Gaa-waabaabiganikaag Anishinaabeg" translates to "People from where there is an abundance of white clay" in Ojibwe. This name reflects the rich natural resources found in the region, particularly the abundance of white clay.
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