The Algonquian ( also Algonquin , Algonkian ) languages are a subfamily of Native American languages that includes most of the languages in the Algic language family The term `` Algonquin '' comes from the Maliseet word elakÃ mkwik , `` they are our relatives\/allies '' . The term `` Algonquin '' derives from the Maliseet word elakÃ mkwik ( pronounced ) , `` they are our relatives\/allies '' .