What's my ward in the 2021 Edmonton municipal election?

CBC Edmonton is exploring the city's new ward boundaries and Indigenous names in a new video series ahead of the 2021 municipal election.

The new boundaries and names were approved by city council in December. They come into effect officially on Oct. 18, election day, but are already being used as candidates get their campaigns going for the fall vote.

The new names replace the old numerical naming system for the city's 12 wards.

The names were chosen by acommittee of 17 women from First Nations in Treaty No. 6, 7, 8, as well as Mtis and Inuit representatives. They represented the Anishinaabe, Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Inuit, Iroquois (Michel Band), Mtis and Sioux nations.

Here is a look at our developing list of videos on the new wards:

Ward Nakota Isga

What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Nakota Isga

4 years ago

Duration 1:38

In the first of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Chief Tony Alexis explains the history of the new name and what it represents.

Ward Anirniq

What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Anirniq

4 years ago

Duration 1:54

In the second of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Edna Ekhivalak Elias, a member of the ward renaming committee, explains the history and background of Ward Anirniq in the citys north.

Wardtastawiyiniwak

What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to tastawiyiniwak

4 years ago

Duration 1:31

In the third instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Dr. James Makokis explains the meaning and background of Ward tastawiyiniwak in the citys north.

Ward Dene

What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Dene

4 years ago

Duration 1:38

In the fourth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, elder Lynda Minoose explains the meaning and background of Ward Dene in the citys north.

Ward O-day'min

What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to O-daymin

3 years ago

Duration 1:43

In the fifth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, elder Theresa Strawberry explains the meaning and background of Ward O-daymin.

WardMtis

What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Mtis

3 years ago

Duration 1:49

In the sixth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, elder Norma Spicer explains the meaning and background of Ward Mtis.

Ward sipiwiyiniwak

What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to sipiwiyiniwak

3 years ago

Duration 1:21

In the seventh instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Enoch Cree Nation chief Billy Morin explains the meaning and background of Ward sipiwiyiniwak.

Wardpapastew

What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to papastew

3 years ago

Duration 2:19

In the eighth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Papaschase elder Fernie Marty explains the meaning and background of Ward papastew.

Wardpihsiwin

What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to pihsiwin

3 years ago

Duration 1:52

In the ninth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Dr. Lillian Gadwa Crier explains the meaning and background of Ward pihsiwin.

Ward Karhiio

What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Karhiio

3 years ago

Duration 2:06

In the tenth instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse explains the meaning and background of Ward Karhiio.

Ward Sspomitapi

What's my ward in 2021? Welcome to Sspomitapi

3 years ago

Duration 2:33

In the eleventh instalment of our video series on Edmonton's new ward names ahead of the municipal election later this year, Nicholle Weasel Traveller explains the meaning and background of Ward Sspomitapi.

WardIpiihkoohkanipiaohtsi

Redefining Edmonton: Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi

3 years ago

Duration 1:54

Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi in southwest Edmonton may have the most intimidating name for non-Blackfoot speakers - but it speaks of the importance of the bison, once plentiful across the Prairies.