Ontario city scraps Indian Road in favour of Ojibway name (opens original article in a new tab)

Kingston renamed Indian Road to Aki Road after a 8-5 council vote, amid debates over historical significance and Indigenous representation.

• Kingston city council voted 8-5 to rename Indian Road to Aki Road, an Ojibway name meaning land and earth
• Residents opposed the change, arguing it would erase historical significance and create administrative challenges
• Indigenous advocates emphasized the term 'Indian' is derogatory and harmful, advocating for decolonization and equity