χʷɛmaɬkʷu

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Comox χʷɛmaɬkʷu.

Proper Noun

χʷɛmaɬkʷu

  1. Synonym of Homalco.
    • 2024 June 2, Marc Kitteringham, “Celebration of ʔayʔaǰuθəm language held at Homalco First Nation”, in Campbell River Mirror[1]:
      ʔayʔaǰuθəm is spoken by χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Homalco), ɬəʔamɛn (Tla’amin), k̓’ómoks (K’omoks) and ƛoʔos (Klahoose) First Nations.
    • 0225 July 22, Robin Grant Robin Grant, “Homalco First Nation files judicial review over ancient Campbell River burial site”, in Comox Valley Record[2]:
      The Archaeology Branch failed to uphold its duty of due diligence and consultation with χʷɛmaɬkʷu and made decisions that unjustifiably favour the Wei Wai Kum First Nation," Blaney claims.

Comox

Alternative forms

Noun

χʷɛmaɬkʷu

  1. Homalco.

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