Government plans to remove offensive name from mountain in Banff National Park

Sep 18, 2020 | 4:36 PM

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.