Squaw Peak Overlook, Provo UT
Renamed "Kyhv Peak" in 2022
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Squaw Peak Overlook View, Provo Utah
Squaw Peak has a name change.
In 2017, Provo Mayor John Curtis announced at the Provo Women’s Day Lecture Series in March that his department is in the beginning stages of changing the name of the Provo peak because “squaw” is a derogatory term for Native American women. BYU Universe The Federal Government determined in 2022 that "Squaw" is offensive to Native Women and ordered all federal sites using the name to immediately change the names. Over 50 Sites in Utah were renamed. KSL News |
Kyhv Peak ("Kive")
Kyhv is a Ute word meaning "mountain" Exit from Provo Canyon shortly after the mouth of the canyon. The first mention of Rock Canyon in local history is related to the difficult time the early settlers of Fort Utah had with the Ute Indians. The Utes were understandably disturbed by the pioneers taking over their valley. The disputes peaked in 1850 when a battle broke out along the Provo River between approximately 70 Indians, led by Big Elk, and a militia of Mormon men. For several days the battle continued until one evening the Indians, many of whom were wounded, took flight. In their escape they split into two groups; one headed south toward Spanish Fork, and the other smaller group went toward Rock Canyon. Big ElkUte Indians headed the Rock Canyon group; however, he was severely wounded and died near the mouth of the canyon. As a portion of the militia approached Rock Canyon in pursuit of the Indians, it is rumored that Big Elk’s squaw attempted to climb the cliffs, but fell and was killed. Squaw Peak, near the mouth of the canyon, was named for the incident. rockcanyonutah.com |
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