SC'IȺNEW̱
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]A mostly unadapted borrowing from Saanich SĆIȺNEW̱, with ⟨Ć⟩ being written as ⟨C'⟩.
Noun
[edit]SC'IȺNEW̱ sg or pl
- Alternative form of Scia'new.
- 2025 August 7, “CRD Supports SC’IȺNEW First Nation for Tribal Journeys Event at Aylard Farm”, in Capital Regional District[1]:
- Canoe families from First Nations on the west and east coast of Vancouver Island were then hosted at a cultural protocol event at the SC'IȺNEW longhouse, with dinner and cultural sharing from each canoe family and the host Nation.
- 2025 August 27, “New B.C. elementary school will ease pressure on district”, in CTV News[2]:
- Amanda Dowhy is the chair of the SD 62 school board and says the school’s name was gifted to the district by the SC’IȺNEW Nation.
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