kisiskâciwanisîpiy
kisiskâciwanisîpiy is a Cree term that translates to "the river that flows swiftly." It is most commonly used to refer to the Saskatchewan River, a major river in central Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canada. The river system is a significant geographical feature, extending approximately 550 kilometers and draining a vast area. Its waters originate from the Rocky Mountains and flow through a network of tributaries before forming the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers, which then converge to create the main Saskatchewan River.
Historically, kisiskâciwanisîpiy has held immense cultural and economic importance for Indigenous peoples, particularly the Cree and