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'Namgis
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'Na̱mg̱is
English
Alternative forms
en 'Na̱mg̱is
en Nimpkish dated
Etymology
From en kwk 'Na̱mg̱is.
Noun
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An indigenous nation, part of the Kwakwaka'wakw, in central British Columbia, on northern Vancouver Island.
en 'He just did so much for so many people': Loved ones remember 'Namgis Nation hereditary chief Bill Cranmer w:CBC News 2024-01-06 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bill-cranmer-obit-1.7076468 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. https://web.archive.org/web/20250725204544/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bill-cranmer-obit-1.7076468 25 July 2025
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