kʷikʷəƛ̓əm

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Halkomelem kʷikʷəƛ̓əm.

Proper Noun

kʷikʷəƛ̓əm sg or pl

  1. Synonym of Kwikwetlem.
    • 2022 November 10, “kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation breaks ground on vital sockeye salmon hatchery”, in Global News‎[1]:
      Sockeye salmon are inseparable from kʷikʷəƛ̓əm culture, identity and livelihood, and once sustained the nation’s people from season to season.
    • 2023 August 7, “Leaders of kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation remember slain councillor as 'resilient and dedicated spirit'”, in CBC.ca‎[2]:
      Leaders of kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation are remembering Coun. Stephanie Patterson for her dedication, resilience and service to the community.
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