'Namgis

See also: 'Na̱mg̱is

English

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Etymology

From Kwak'wala 'Na̱mg̱is.

Noun

'Namgis pl (plural only)

  1. An indigenous nation, part of the Kwakwaka'wakw, in central British Columbia, on northern Vancouver Island.
    • 2024 January 6, “'He just did so much for so many people': Loved ones remember 'Namgis Nation hereditary chief Bill Cranmer”, in CBC News‎[1]:
      Cranmer was instrumental in having some 750 traditional objects returned to the nation from private collections and museums. He was also known for his advocacy in preserving the 'Namgis culture and language.

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