Scia'new

English

Alternative forms

• SC'IȺNEW̱, Sc'ianew

Etymology

From Saanich SC'IȺNEW̱.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtʃja.nʊ/

Noun

Scia'new pl (plural only)

1. An indigenous people of southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

   Synonym: Beecher Bay

   • 2012 May 8, Pirjo Raits, “Scia'new First Nation looks at aquaculture business”, in Sooke News Mirror‎^[1]:

     With this partnership the band can look at about four jobs initially, but with the opportunity for more further down the road. He said that with any jobs and training the Scia’new would have first right of refusal and that is crucial for the small band.

   • 2016 June 22, “Comment: Scia’new directing own destiny with Spirit Bay”, in Times Colonist‎^[2]:

     The Scia’new First Nation, at Beecher Bay near Sooke, is creating a brighter future for our young people with the creation of a whole new seaside community. We are 51 per cent owners of a development project that will see 600 homes built on 40 hectares of our traditional territory.