The Origin of the Miami
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One Miami creation story states that the Miami came out of a pool of water at "Sakiwayungi" or the "coming out place" which was their name for South Bend. The Miami also called the St. Joseph River "Sakiwasipiwi" or "coming out river." When the Miami came out of the river they told each other to grab onto nearby tree limbs. They did and then formed a village. In fact some Miami names come from the story of their origin. Examples include: |
| Miami Name | English Name | |
| Sakakwatah | She Takes Hold | |
| Sakakonang | He Grabs It | |
| Sakakokwa | Holding Woman |