Nlaka'pamux

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Thompson nłeʔkepmx.

Noun

Nlaka'pamux sg or pl

  1. Alternative form of Nłeʔkepmx (people)
    • 2016 May 29, Peggy Lam, Alexander Kim, “First Nations couple hosts rare Nlaka'pamux traditional wedding”, in CBC News‎[1]:
      Traditional weddings don't happen often in Nlaka'pamux territory. The custom fell out of practice due to colonization and cultural suppression, but Harry and Hanna sought out an elder to learn about the old ways.
    • 2018 September 15, Dirk Meissner, “Canada says B.C. Indigenous basket making an event of historic significance”, in CBC News‎[2]:
      Canada recognized Nlaka'pamux basket making for its national historic significance this month with a ceremony at Lytton, about 265 kilometres northeast of Vancouver.
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