Stoney Squaw Mountain. (Photo by Karly Pence)
Government plans to remove offensive name from mountain in Banff National Park
Sep 18, 2020 | 4:36 PM
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BANFF, Alta. – The federal government has announced that it is planning to remove an offensive name from a mountain in Banff National Park.
In a written statement, officials say Ottawa is committed to reconciliation and renewed relationships with Indigenous peoples.
They say the offensive name of Stoney Squaw Mountain and trail has been a concern for Indigenous groups and Parks Canada for some time.
It adds that Indigenous groups in Alberta are working on formally proposing a new name.
