Lodge History

In 1957, members of the Eagle Creek Lodge of what is now the Black Swamp Area Council came to the Toledo Area Council to form a new Lodge for the Scouts of Northwest Ohio. The Lodge was named Wa-Be-Wa-Wa which translates to "goose in flight" in the Ottawa Native American language. This name was chosen because of Camp Miakonda's mascot at the time. Jake the Goose was a friendly goose that could be seen following Ranger Don Fanning around the property as he maintained the camp. In 1973, the name was changed to Tindeuchen which translates to 'Fire Builder' in the Lenni Lenape (Delaware) language. Tindeuchen Lodge continues to serve Erie Shore Council.