In anishinaabemowin ani mean hello in a respectful way. 

 Ani(aani)  Kuni (couni) is a salut to father ( god)

Anishinabeg means first human

Now you know. 

Annu naki ? Ani naki? I just find it strange

Translate loosely to Going away from earth? 

Look up ojibwe dictionary. 

My people knew them?