What tribes were indigenous it Lake Erie before 1900?

Before 1900, several Indigenous tribes inhabited the Lake Erie region, including the Erie, Seneca, and Ottawa tribes. The Erie were primarily located along the southern shore of Lake Erie, while the Seneca, part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, occupied areas to the east. The Ottawa, also known as the Odawa, lived in coastal areas and were involved in trade and alliances with other tribes and European settlers. These tribes had rich cultures and histories tied to the lake and its resources.