Name Although generally known in English as the Maliseet or Malecite, their name for themselves is Wolastoqiyik. They are known in French as Malécites or Etchemins (the latter collectively referring to the Maliseet and Passamaquoddy.) Wolastoqiyik is derived from the Wolastoq River, now commonly known as the St. John River, on which their territory and existence were centered. Wolastoq means "Beautiful River". Wolastoqiyik means "People of the Beautiful River," in their own language. T… (More on Malecite)