Vancouver has officially renamed one of its streets in the Kitsilano neighbourhood using the language of the Musqueam Indian Band to šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street (Musqueamview Street in English). City officials said the change was an act of reconciliation.
The street, formerly named after the province’s first lieutenant governor, Joseph Trutch, had held that name since 1886. The City of Vancouver said the decision to change the name was made in response to claims that Trutch was a racist and introduced policies that “caused lasting harm” to First Nations.
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