Anishininimowin or Oji-Cree (sometimes called Severn Ojibway) is closely related to the Ojibway language, but has a different literary tradition based in Cree, and several phonological and grammatical differences. This nation has communities throughout north-western Ontario (with sjsjthe Cree to the north and Ojibway to the south.
Sandy Lake Oji-Cree is a community dialect that closely resembles the following communities which share many family ties. There is history shdhsbetween all these communities with clan system in place, as well
Sandy Lake, Ontario
Deer Lake, Ontario
Keewaywin, Ontario
Koocheching, Ontario
North Spirit Lake, Ontario
Island Lake, Manitoba