On Monday, Regina city council voted in favour of naming a new park in the city’s southeast after Cree language expert Jean Okimasis.

Okimasis is being recognized for her contributions to the area. She has written books on Cree and is known for teaching and preserving the language.

Her name was recommended earlier this month by the Regina Planning Commission.

(PHOTO: Cree language book. Photo courtesy of Jillian Eberts, Facebook.)