Lillian's youngest daughter and the widowed mother of Virgil. Maggie is the chief of the Otter Lake Anishnawbe Band. She initially finds Nanabush attractive, which challenges her to take a more relaxed approach to her demanding role.

The 13-year-old son of Maggie, struggling with feelings of abandonment due to his father's death and his mother's commitment to tribal duties. Virgil encounters Nanabush and engages with the magic surrounding him, witnessing events that hint at deeper Anishnawbe traditions.

Lillian's youngest child, reclusive martial arts master living alone on an island in Otter Lake. Wayne keeps alive the spoken Anishnawbe language and plays a significant role in confronting the disruptive presence of Nanabush.

Two months older than her cousin Virgil, Dakota represents emerging womanhood and initially views Nanabush romantically. As the story progresses, she becomes more interested in Nanabush's connection to Anishnawbe history.

A pivotal character whose death brings Nanabush to Otter Lake. Known for her beauty and strength, she retains her Anishnawbe heritage while adopting aspects of the white man’s world, influencing her family and Nanabush even after her passing.

Lillian's cousin who suffered forced assimilation in residential schools, leading to emotional damage and isolation. Sammy survives with persistent emotional wounds, embodying the struggle of Indigenous children who lost their traditional culture.