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tastawiyiniwak

Pronunciation: TASS-TAW-WIN-EE-WOK

The name tastawiyiniwak, is the nêhiyawak (Cree) term referring to the LGBTQ2S+ community. The name was given through ceremony to an Elder to name the ward. Its rough English translation is “in-between people.” The name hopes to promote conversation about gender and sexuality, and an opportunity to reflect on how we may better support and uplift all people.

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