Meaning of 'Namgis | Babel Free

Definitions

An indigenous nation, part of the Kwakwaka'wakw, in central British Columbia, on northern Vancouver Island.

plural, plural-only

Examples

“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.”

“I fully support the ‘Na̱mg̱is negotiating a Land Claims agreement with the Federal and Provincial government in order to make the positive changes for the ‘Na̱mg̱is.”

“An example of an IPCA that did turn into a protected piece of land was the Gwa’ni with the ʼNa̱mg̱is Nation. They were really concerned about forestry and logging in their area, and there was a sense of urgency.”

“Svanvik was referring to DFO’s Fraser sockeye test fishery conducted in ʼNa̱mg̱is territory at the end of July, where seine boat sets averaged 7,500 fish from July 28 to 30, peaking at an “incredible” 15,000+ fish on July 31.”

“The ʼNa̱mg̱is, Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis, and Mamalilikulla were among the First Nations to remove all salmon farms from their territories after gaining access to farm sites and seeing firsthand the threats they pose to wild salmon.”

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