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ʼNamgis
The 'Namgis (styled ʼNa̱mǥis) are an Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, Indigenous nation, a part of the Kwakwaka'wakw, in central British Columbia, on northern Vancouver Island. Their main village is now Yalis, on Cormorant Island (British Columbia), Cormorant Island adjacent to Alert Bay, British Columbia, Alert Bay. The Indian Act First Nations in Canada, First Nations government of this nation is the Namgis First Nation. They were formerly known as the Nimpkish. See also * Kwakwaka'wakw External links 'Namgis First Nation WebsiteU'mista Cultural Society - Alert Bay References Kwakwaka'wakw [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cormorant Island (British Columbia)
Cormorant Island is an island in Queen Charlotte Strait on the British Columbia Coast, Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada. It has a total land area of about 4 square km and is located south of Malcolm Island and east of Port McNeill. Approximately 954 people (2016 census) live on the island, primarily in the village of Alert Bay and the ʼNamgis First Nation, 'Namgis First Nation. Approximately 60% of persons on the island live on one of the reserves, which together occupy about 30% of the island's land area. The island is accessible by boat or by air. BC Ferries runs a passenger and car ferry between Cormorant Island, Malcolm Island, and Port McNeill which departs from Cormorant Island approximately every three hours during the day. There are two airports on the island: Alert Bay Water Aerodrome allows for access via floatplane, while Alert Bay Airport allows for conventional airplanes. Name origin The island was named for the paddle sloop HMS Cormorant (1842), HMS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |