ʼNamgis

The 'Namgis (styled ʼNa̱mǥis) are an 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 adjacent to Alert Bay.^[1] The Indian Act First Nations government of this nation is the Namgis First Nation. They were formerly known as the Nimpkish.^[2]

Location of the 'Namgis nation in British Columbia

Totem poles in front of homes in Alert Bay in the 1900s

See also

• Kwakwaka'wakw

External links

• 'Namgis First Nation Website
• U'mista Cultural Society - Alert Bay

References

1. Brown, Helen; Isaac, Trevor; Timler, Kelsey; Newman, Elder V.; Cranmer, Andrea; Cranmer, Donna (2021) [2021-12-02]. "Amxsame' su sa 'Nawalakw (the supernatural spirit wraps around us): impacts of Kwakwaka'wakw regalia making on identity, wellness and belonging in 'Yalis, British Columbia" (PDF). Alter Native. 17 (4): 491–503. doi:10.1177/11771801211058401. S2CID 245495242. Retrieved 2024-12-02 – via Sage Journals.
2. "India Act Vs Treaty Vs Landcode" (PDF). 'Nagmis Land Code. 1 (1). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-10-20.