1985
Anikashinit Andrew's son, Ben, at the gathering at Kanishutakashtasht. Photo courtesy Anikashanit Andrew.
ID: 199
Longitude: -60.7626
Latitude: 55.7537
Pronunciation: ka:ni:ʃu:təkəta:s
Translation: Kanishutakashtasht
Official Name: Flowers Bay
Feature: bay (ocean)
Explanation:
The bay is named after Settler David Flowers who had a homestead at Flowers Bay. His Innu name was Kanishutakashtasht meaning 'The one who hauls two barrels'. He lived at Newfoundland Harbour during the summer months.
The bay is named after Settler David Flowers who had a homestead at Flowers Bay. His Innu name was Kanishutakashtasht meaning 'The one who hauls two barrels'. He lived at Newfoundland Harbour during the summer months.