The Great Spirit Circle Trail encompasses eight First Nation communities on Manitoulin Island and the Sagamok region in Northeastern Ontario, Canada.
Manitoulin Island, located in Georgian Bay in Northern Ontario, is the largest freshwater island in the world. Amongst the Anishinabek it is known as "Mnidoo Mnissing" or "Island of the Great Spirit" as it is truly blessed by the Creater with 106 inland lakes, tranquil forests, scenic rural panoramas and breathtaking cliffs which are part of the Niagara Escarpment.
Sagamok First Nation, located along the North Channel of Lake Huron, is known as a wilderness paradise. Boaters and fisherman rank the North Channel as among the world's most beautiful waterways where views of rocky islands and twisted evergreens are reminiscent of a Group of Seven painting. Sagamok located at the foot of the Lacloche Mountain range is a haven for wildlife including bears, cougars, eagles, foxes, wolves and many other animals.
The Great Spirit Circle Trail encompasses a family of First Nation communities who share a common language, culture and heritage. The name "Great Spirit Circle Trail" represents the physical and spiritual history of the ancestral home of the Three Fires people.
The Ojibway – Keepers of the Ceremonies
The Odawa – Keepers of Commerce and Trade
The Pottawatomi – Keepers of the Fire
The name embraces the spirituality of all First Nations people, specifically the "Great Spirit" of pride within each individual, which is expressed through our culture, language and traditions.
The "Circle" represents one's path in life, the circular path of our journey.
The "Trail" represents the journey to our communities, a journey that touches the essence of Mother Earth, as natural as a trail through the forest.
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