Meaning of Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡiʔit | Babel Free

Definitions

A First Nation in British Columbia, Canada, part of the Ktunaxa Nation.

Examples

“Growing up in Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡiʔit (Tobacco Plains), a small community nestled in the heart of the Kootenays, Aiyana Twigg’s early life was one of contrasts. Aiyana, a citizen of the Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡiʔit First Nation, and registered member of the Blood Tribe (Kainai). The daughter of her Ktunaxa mother, Leanna Gravelle, and Blackfoot father, Chris Twigg, Aiyana was raised in a loving home deeply connected to the land, culture, and traditions of her Ktunaxa heritage.”

“The Ktunaxa Nation is asking Canada and the United States to meet with the governments of ʔakisq̓nuk, ʔaq̓am, Yaqan Nuʔkiy, Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡiʔit, Kupawiȼq̓nuk [Ksanka Band, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes], and ʔaq̓anqmi [Kootenai Tribe of Idaho] and are initiating a meeting in the coming weeks.”

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