Ephraim Ashkewe

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Ephraim Ashkewe

Anishinaabemowin: Ashkewe
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Son of Frank Ashkewe and Lizzie Ashkewe
Brother of Bert Ashkewe; Sophia Ashkewe; Josephine Ashkewe and Reuben Ashkewe

Managed by: William Arthur Allen
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About Ephraim Ashkewe

Ephraim (mistranscribed on 2014 Wyckoff transcript) Ashkewe is # 1175 on the 1907 Wooster Roll. He is the son of Frank Ashkewe # 1170 and Lizzie Ashkewe # 1171. His traditional name is recorded as "Wanakwad" meaning "Over handing cloud" but to understand the significance and context of that name and translation scrutiny and comment are required by those with expertise in the nuances of the Anishinaabemowin language and Potawatomi culture. In 1907 8 year old Ephraim Ashkewe was living with his parents and siblings at Cape Croker Reservation where he held full rights in Canada.

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