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Type Settlement
Other Forms FormsMoosoochapiskanis
Meaning & History
The origin of Moose Jaw's name is debated. One theory suggests it comes from the Cree word "Moosoochapiskanis", meaning "warm place by the river", referring to the area's natural water sources. Another explanation is that the river bends in the shape of a moose's jaw, which led to the name. The English translation "Moose Jaw" was officially adopted.