Chipewyan
Americannoun
plural
Chipewyans,plural
Chipewyan-
a member of a First Nations tribe that inhabits northwestern Canada between Hudson Bay and the Rocky Mountains.
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the Athabascan language spoken by the Chipewyan.
Example Sentences
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In June, a fire got close to the subarctic, mostly indigenous hamlet of Fort Chipewyan, in northern Alberta.
From Washington Times
“He steps up when he has to,” said Melody Lepine, the director of government and industry relations for the Mikisew Cree First Nation, also based around Fort Chipewyan.
From New York Times
The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation said the police dash cam video was released publicly as part of a court application to get criminal charges against Adam removed.
From Fox News
The statement from the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation called for the officers involved to be punished and criminal charges brought.
From Seattle Times
Adam identified himself to police as chief of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and got out of the vehicle to tell the officer he didn’t realise the vehicle’s licence tag had expired.
From The Guardian
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