Nisg̱a'a

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Nisga'a Nisg̱a'a.

Noun

Nisg̱a'a sg or pl

  1. Alternative form of Nisga'a (Tsimshianic people).
    • 2023 December 21, Haley Lewis, “Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government sues ‘illegal occupants’ for interfering with their treaty rights”, in Global News‎[1]:
      The Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government has filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court of B.C. against “Raven Clan Outlaws,” who they say are illegally occupying Nisg̱a’a Treaty territory. A treaty which came into effect in May 2000.
    • 2024 March 4, Amy Romer, “In photos: Hundreds gather to celebrate Hoobiyee, the Nisg̱a’a new year”, in The Hamilton Spectator‎[2]:
      Featuring dancers from many coastal and interior nations, hundreds of people gathered for an urban celebration of the Nisg̱a’a new year, Hoobiyee, in “Vancouver” on Friday and Saturday.
    • 2025 September 29, “Century-old Nisg̱a'a totem pole appears to awaken ahead of journey home”, in CBC News‎[3]:
      A Totem pole is making its way from Vancouver to Laxgalts’ap in northern B.C., back to where it belongs. As CBC’s Wawmeesh Hamilton reports, delegates from the Nisg̱a'a Nation got together to bless the pole before it started the journey.
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