Quw'utsun

noun

Synonym of Cowichan.

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nounQuw'utsun (plural Quw'utsun)

alternative Quwʼutsun

  1. Synonym of Cowichan.

    In the Cowichan decision, a judge ruled that the Quw'utsun have Aboriginal title to between 300 and 325 hectares of land — including around 150 pieces of private property in Richmond, B.C.

    2026 March 3, The Canadian Press, “Canada signs Aboriginal rights, fishing and marine management agreements with Musqueam”, in CBC, archived from the original on 08 Mar 2026
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    Quw’utsun artist Charlene Johnny says she wasn’t mentored as a young person to pursue art. That’s why when she’s commissioned to create a public art piece, she always encourages Indigenous youth to participate.

    2021 October 15, Anna McKenzie, “Quw’utsun artist invites Indigenous youth to make murals”, in APTN News, archived from the original on 07 Nov 2024

    Synonyms: Cowichan

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of Cowichan.

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Origin

  1. HalkomelemQuw'utsun
  2. EnglishQuw'utsun

Unadapted borrowing from Halkomelem Quw'utsun.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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