Geography 12

First Nations
Anoop Randhawa
Books, Firefly. “Explore Canada's First Nations Culture at These 10 Stunning Places.” Firefly Books, 26 June 2018, www.fireflybooks.com/blog/explore-canada-s-first-
nations-culture-at-these-10-stunning-places.

Seabird Island
Present-Day Name: Seabird
Island
First Nations Name: Skowakul
Region: Lower Mainland
Southwest
Language: Halq'eméylem,
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, Hul’q’umi’num’
Population (Total): 995
Description of Land: Seabird
Island is 132 kilometers east of
Vancouver. It is situated along
the Fraser River. Seabird Island
is known for its mountain
“Seabird Island Band.” The Canadian Business Journal, 2 Dec. 2014,
www.cbj.ca/seabird_island_band/.
ranges and forests.

Lytton
Present-Day Name: Lytton
First Nations Name: Kitzowit
Region: Thompson Okanagan
Language: Nłeʔkepmxcín
Population (Total): 2,027
Description of Land: The village
of Lytton is 260 kilometers
northeast of Vancouver along
the Trans-Canada Highway.
Lytton is surrounded by diverse
mountain ranges, lush pine
forests, and rushing rivers.
“Find Hotels in Lytton (BC), Canada .” Agoda, www.agoda.com/en-sg/city/lytton-bc-
ca.html?cid=1844104.

Glen Vowell
Present-Day Name: Glen
Vowell
First Nations Name: Sik-E-
Dakh
Region: North Coast
Language: Gitsenimx
Population (Total): 419
Description of Land: Glen
Vowell is 1,235 kilometers
north of Vancouver. It is
located on the west side of the
Skeena River between
Hazelton and Kispiox. Glen
Vowell offers pristine forests,
“About.” SikEDakh Glen Vowell Band, sik-e-dakh.com/wordpress/index.php/about/. mountains and waterways.