Squamish
Americannoun
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Squamishes,
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Squamish
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Also called Sḵwx̱wú7mesh. a member of a First Nation of the southwestern coast of British Columbia.
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Also called Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim. the Salishan language of the Squamish.
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of Squamish
First recorded in 1840–50; from Ko'moks; see K'omoks ( def. )
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Other non-skiing attractions include soaking at the Scandinave Spa, a scenic ride on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, a spin through the Audain Art Museum or an educational tour of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2023
“That’s when the conversations started,’’ said Mr. Williams, the Squamish councilor whose ancestral name is Sxwíxwtn.
From New York Times ● Aug. 23, 2022
In fact, claims by the Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh over the 11 acres now being developed by the Squamish contributed to the delay of a final court ruling.
From New York Times ● Aug. 23, 2022
Martine Dubuc, visiting from Squamish, B.C., was brought to the beach by her mom.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2022
It would never do for us to miss a great Squamish Potlatch.
From The Shagganappi by E. Pauline Johnson
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