Wascana

English

Etymology

Corruption of Cree Oskana kâ-asatêki (“the place where bones are piled”).

Proper noun

Wascana

1. A placename; the former name of Regina.
   1. Ellipsis of Wascana Creek.
   2. Ellipsis of Wascana Lake.

Synonyms

(Wascana Creek):

• Many-bone Creek (former name)

Derived terms

• Wascana Creek
• Wascana Lake

Related terms

• Pile of Bones
• Bone Creek
• Many-bone Creek