An Aboriginal Presence

Naming the Land

Some names in Manitoba

Aghaming
"across the river" in Saulteaux

Amoskawaywe Creek
"salt lick" in Saulteaux

Kasakeemeemisekak Islands
"many (islands)" in Cree

Koostatak
"let us fear" in Cree

Manigotagan
"bad throat" in Cree

Wayweekokanskak Falls
"little birch" in Ojibwa

Maskwa River
"bear" in Cree

Mooswa Lake
"moose" in Cree

North Kwantakak Point
"heavy bush" in Saulteaux