Notice of the Miscotins and Assigunaigs
The Miscotins and Assigunaigs were two extinct tribes that predated the Algonquins along the upper Lakes. Historical accounts suggest the Miscotins resided at various points on Lakes Huron and Michigan before being displaced southward. Their legacy includes tales of warfare against the Algonquins, who eventually occupied the area. The Algonquins, known for their canoeing skills, spread throughout the Upper Lakes after defeating the indigenous Mushkodains, or Little Prairie Indians, believed to be connected to the lost Miscotins.