Cowessess

English

Etymology

  • From Ojibwe Ka-wezauce [script needed]. Literally, “Little Boy”; the name of the chief.
  • The tribe and the place were named after the chief.

Proper noun

Cowessess

  1. (historical) A First Nations chief.
  2. An Indian reserve of Saskatchewan, Canada (in full Cowessess Treaty 4 Indian reserve number 73)
    Synonym: Cowessess 73

Noun

Cowessess pl (plural only)

  1. A First Nations mixed tribe of Plains Cree, Saulteaux and Métis.
  2. A First Nations band governing the tribe.
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