'Namgis

noun

An indigenous nation, part of the Kwakwaka'wakw, in central British Columbia, on northern Vancouver Island.

OriginKwak'wala 'Na̱mg̱is →
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Meanings

noun'Namgis pl (plural only)

alternative 'Na̱mg̱is · alternative Nimpkish

  1. pluralplural onlyAn indigenous nation, part of the Kwakwaka'wakw, in central British Columbia, on northern Vancouver Island.

    Cranmer was instrumental in having some 750 traditional objects returned to the nation from private collections and museums. He was also known for his advocacy in preserving the 'Namgis culture and language.

    2024 January 6, “'He just did so much for so many people': Loved ones remember 'Namgis Nation hereditary chief Bill Cranmer”, in CBC News

Origin

  1. Kwak'wala'Na̱mg̱is
  2. English'Namgis

From Kwak'wala 'Na̱mg̱is.

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APA

'Namgis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/'Namgis

MLA

“'Namgis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/'Namgis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “'Namgis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/'Namgis.

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