GEOGRAPHY 12

FIRST
NATIONS
By: Simrit Kaur Rakhra
 First Nations People have a spiritual
connection to land. They believe that
land owns them and that all aspects of
their lives are related to it. According to
the Aboriginals, land is not just a region
that is lived off of, it is a region that
acts as a medium that allows them to
connect with a higher realm.
ALEXIS CREEK

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 ALEXIS CREEK
Name: Alexis Creek
Former Name: Tsideldel
Region: Cariboo
Language: Tsilhqot'in

Description of Land:
Alexis Creek is the name of a small village located on a wide sandy
beach that is located along Highway 20. It remains above the Chilcotin
River and eventually connects with the Chilko River, which is west of
Alexis Creek. Alexis Creek is known for its stunning view of the
rangeland of Alexis Creek Flats.
 BRIDGE RIVER

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 BRIDGE RIVER
Name: Bridge River
Former Name: Xwisten,
Nxwisten
L a n g u a g e : S t̓ á t̓ i m c e t s
Region: Lower Mainland
Southwest

Description of Land:
Bridge River is considered to be a mid-sized stream that is estimated to
be 120 km long. It flows south-east from the snowfields of the Coastal
Mountains. It then eventually joins the Fraser River which is located
near Lillooet.
GITGA'AT NATION

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 GITGA'AT NATION
Name: Gitga'at Nation
Former Name: Gitk'A'Ata
Language: Smalgyax
Region: North Coast

Description of Land:
Hartley Bay is located on the coast of British Columbia. It is a village
that can be accessed through waterways as it is located at the mouth
of the Douglas Channel. The Douglas Channel is approximately 630
kilometres north of Vancouver and 145 kilometres south of Prince
Rupert.
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