People who helped name new bridge endured racism, committee hears

Naming a new Saskatoon bridge to honour Indigenous heritage heralded a new era for city hall, but the people involved also encountered racism, a city council committee heard.
The process for naming the new Chief Mistawasis Bridge entailed an unprecedented level of community engagement and also involved the Indigenous community.
The name for the new north bridge, scheduled to open for vehicle traffic in October, was announced in June after months of consultations on four finalists.
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