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First Nations request place name changes in Campbell River region

Three First Nations have asked the province to change a host of place names around Campbell River, including the Discovery Passage.

The BC Geographical Names Office has asked the Strathcona Regional District and City of Campbell River for feedback on a request from the Wei Wai Kum, We Wai Kai, and Kwiakah Nations to change eight place names, including the Discovery Passage, Cape Mudge, Quinsam River, and the Tyee Spit.

For example, the Discovery Passage, named after Captain George Vancouver’s ship when he charted the region from 1791 to 1795, is proposed to be renamed Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ (Lee-gwilth-daxw) Passage. The name comes from Indigenous legends about an unkillable sea worm.

Local governments have until October 25 to respond.

Proposed changes

 

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