Stoney Nakoda First Nations reclaim heritage through name change – Global News

August 29, 2024

The Stoney Nakoda First Nations have officially renamed the community of Morley to Mini Thni, meaning cold water. The change is a significant milestone in the nations’ journey to reconciliation, representing a reclamation of identify and history.

“We have our own community names,” says Chief Clifford Poucette with the Goodstoney First Nation. “So, that’s what we’re trying to bring back.”

Mini Thni is the traditional name for the area, referencing the Bow River that runs through the nations’ territory. Members of the nation say the river is healing and spiritual, connecting the people to the Rocky Mountains.