- Algonquin is pronounced Al-GON-kin. "Algonquin" is the most common spelling, but you'll often see "Algonkin" too. Either way is fine--but avoid spelling the word "Algonquian" or "Algonkian," because that refers to a whole group of Native American languages (including Cree, Blackfoot, and Delaware)! The Algonquins are only one of the many Algonquian-speaking tribes, and they have a unique identity and independent political status from the others.
- Algonquin was the French name for the tribe. The French were probably trying to pronounce the Maliseet word for "our allies," or Algoomaking, a Mi'kmaq place name. The Algonquins call themselves Anishnabe, which means "original person." (The plural is Anishnabek.) However, Algonquins use Anishnabek to refer to other Indians also. So when they are specifically referring to their tribe, they usually use "Algonquins" or "Algonkins" to distinguish themselves.
- Today about 8,000 Algonquin live in Canada. They legally have their own land, and elect their own leaders however they want. Those leaders are called Ogima.
- Today there are about 10 Algonquin reservations in Canada, there are nine in Quebec and one in Ontario.