Christi Belcourt: Reclaiming ourselves one name at a time

Today, Hobbema once again becomes Maskwacis (‘Bear Hills’). In its honour, CBC republished this piece in which Christi Belcourt asks:

Can aboriginal identity be reclaimed by changing names?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/aboriginal/christi-belcourt-reclaiming-ourselves-one-name-at-a-time-1.2480127

CBC News Posted: Dec 31, 2013 4:41 PM ET Last Updated: Jan 01, 2014 10:40 AM ET

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