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 in 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.