chipewyan/t͡ʃɪp.əˈwaɪ.ən/EtymologyFrom Plains Cree ᒌᐘᔮᐣ (Cīpwayān, “pointed skin”), from ᒌᐚᐤ (cīpwāw, “to be pointed”) + ᐘᔮᐣ (wayān, “skin, hide”) — a reference to the cut and style of Chipewyan parkas.chipewyan means the Northern Athabascan language spoken by this tribe. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.nameThe Northern Athabascan language spoken by this tribe.nounA member of a Native American tribe of Central Canada, in the regions of Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, and Saskatchewan.“In addition to their leatherwork, woodwork, stonework, and bonework, the Chipewyan also worked in metal.”