What type of government did the anishinabe have?

Each of the clans had a leader, who was chosen because he displayed courage, good character, or skill in hunting. The leaders of the crane and loon clans were responsible for making decisions that affected all the people of the community. Members of the Crane clan were leaders in matters outside the community. The Loon clan members were leaders in matters within the community. They worked together to create a balanced government. There could be times of conflict, though. In these cases, it was the role of the Fish clan to help settle disputes between the Cranes and the LoonsList of clans:BirdMartenFishLoon and CraneBearDeer