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Originally posted by Stefan Leegwater Hi mr Sapper,
What does your chimo mean? Is it like cheers?
The Chimo I know is one of Barry Churchers dogs.
Cheers,
Stefan [/B]
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THE ENGINEER GREETING
1. 22. The CME greeting or toast is “Chimo” - pronounced Chee-mo (with emphasis on the first syllable). This expression is also often used as a closing on correspondence between Engineers. The word Chimo is derived from the Inuktitut greeting: “saimo” (saimu) that means “hello,” “goodbye,” “peace be with you,” and similar sentiments. This salutation was used in the Ungava region of Northern Quebec and shares the same derivation as Fort Chimo (today Kuujjuaq) on Ungava Bay in northern Quebec. The current spelling and pronunciation is based on a Caucasian adaptation of the native language.
2. 23. This greeting was introduced to the CME during the turmoil of Unification to provide the stability of a common symbolism. It was derived from the northern culture at a time when the CME was involved in the development of Canada’s North. The friendly connotation of the word is reflective of the CME as Engineers are renowned for lending a friendly and helpful hand to the local population at home and on peacekeeping and humanitarian missions.
Hope this helps, Derek.
CHIMO!