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The name Saskatchewan originatedwith the Plains Indians. Their wordwas "kisiskatchewan," meaning the riverthat flows swiftly, in reference to the most importantwaterways running through their territory, the North and SouthSaskatchewan Rivers. I love the way Native names alwaysmean something specific, don't you? I wonder what my name would be ifI was a North American Native? Fire-Haired Dreamer? Or maybe... She Who Speaks With Trees
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The name Saskatchewan originated with the Plains Indians
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Their word was kisiskatchewan
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meaning the river that flows swiftly
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in reference to the most important waterways running through their territory
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the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers
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I love the way Native names always mean something specific don't you
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I wonder what my name would be if I was a North American Native
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Fire Haired Dreamer
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Or maybe
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She Who Speaks With Trees
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The adventures of a young orphan girl living in the early 19th century. Follow Anne as she learns to navigate her new life on Prince Edward Island, in this new take on L.M. Montgomery's classic novels.