Saskatoon is named after the saskatoon berry which is native to the region, and is itself derived from the Cree misâskwatômina. The city has a significant Indigenous population and several urban Reserves. The city has nine river crossings and is nicknamed “Paris of the Prairies” and “Bridge City”.
What does Saskatoon mean in Cree?
The province of Saskatchewan received its name from the Cree word kisiskâciwan, which describes the “fast-flowing” Saskatchewan River or its “Swift Current.” Place Names of Indigenous origin are common throughout the province, whether recorded in translation or in attempts to represent the sounds of Indigenous
Where does the name Saskatoon come from?
Saskatoon, city, south-central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. It was founded in 1883 as the proposed capital of a temperance colony, and its name was derived from Mis-sask-quah-toomina, a Cree word for a local edible red berry.
What is the Cree word for snow?
kōna awa. – This is snow.
What is the Cree word for elk?
Cree Animals
| amisk beaver | ankwacas squirrel | āpakosīs mouse |
|---|---|---|
| sākwīsiw mink | sihkos weasel | sikāk skunk |
| sōniyāwāhkēsīs silver fox | taswēkanikwacas flying squirrel | wacaskos muskrat |
| wāpahkēsīs arctic fox | wāpask polar bear | wāpiscānis marten |
| wāpos rabbit | wāwāskīsiw elk | yapiw bull moose |
What is Cree for Grandpa?
This week’s word is “nimosôm” which means “my grandfather” in Cree.
What is the Cree name for Regina?
oskana
And the Cree word oskana is well known around Regina as Wascana.
What Indigenous land is Saskatoon on?
Saskatoon is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.
Who are the aboriginal people of Saskatoon?
The First Nations of Saskatchewan are: Nêhiyawak (Plains Cree), Nahkawininiwak (Saulteaux), Nakota (Assiniboine), Dakota and Lakota (Sioux), and Denesuline (Dene/Chipewyan).
What percentage of Saskatoon is Indigenous?
In 2016, there were 175,015 Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan, making up 16.3% of the population.
| Aboriginal identity | Number | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal identity | 175,015 | 16.3 |
| Single Aboriginal response | 172,810 | 16.1 |
What is the Cree word for white person?
cree-english correspondences
| FAMILY POEMS | |
|---|---|
| môniyâw | a White man |
| nêhiyawiskwêw | a Cree woman |
| nâpêw | man |
| owîkimâkana | the man’s wife |
What is hello in Cree?
The Oji-cree word for “Hello” is “Waachi’ye“
How do you say my love in Cree?
This week’s phrase is “kisâkihitin” which means “I love you” in Cree.
How do you say Mom in Cree?
MOTHER
- nikâwiy – my mother (NI-gah-wee)
- kikâwiy – your mother (KI-gah-wee)
What is the Cree word for dog?
atim –
atim – A dog.
What is shut up in Cree?
ᑭᐱᐦᑐᐁᐧᐤ kipihtowew [VAI] the act of shutting up or stop talking, kipihtowewin (ni); her/his words shuts her/him up, kipotonehwew (vta) Source: Alberta Elders’ Cree Dictionary English-Cree.
How do Cree greet each other?
tansi (pronounced tahn-sih) is a friendly greeting.
How do you say thank you in Cree?
Today’s featured word is Thank you or Mîkwec in Cree. Other featured words include Hello or Wâciye, My name is Jack or Câk nit ishinihkâson, Do you speak Cree? or kit ililîmon nâ?, and I am learning or ni kiskinohamâson.
What is the Cree name for Grandma?
This week’s word is “nohkom” which means “my grandmother” in Cree.
What is the Cree word for woman?
iskwew
The keeper of the lodge fire is iskwew (iskwêw ‘woman’). Iskwewak (iskwêwak, plural) are the givers of life which is why the second root word in iskotew comes from the Cree word for heart.
What is the Cree word for Edmonton?
amiskwacîwâskahikan
Other Names for Edmonton
The Cree called it amiskwacîwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House); the Nakota Sioux called it ti oda, (Many Houses); and the Niitsitapi called it Amakowsis, or omahkoyis (Big Lodge).