What is a Kiwanian?

A member.

The name “Kiwanis” was adapted from the expression “Nunc Kee-wanis” in the Otchipew (Native American) language, and has many meanings:

  • “We have a good time”
  • “We make a noise”
  • “We meet”
  • “We trade”
  • “We trade our talents”
  • “We share our talents”
  • “To express oneself”
  • “To make oneself known”

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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

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