lək̓ʷəŋən

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Saanich lək̓ʷəŋən.

Proper noun

lək̓ʷəŋən

1. Synonym of Lekwungen.
   • 2023 April 7, “UVic unveils lək̓ʷəŋən names for new student housing buildings”, in CBC News‎^[1]:

     Two new student housing buildings at the University of Victoria (UVic) have been given names to reflect the language and culture of local Indigenous people.
     UVic is located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən people, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

   • 2024 July 7, “Pride parade in Victoria delayed by pro-Palestinian protesters”, in Global News‎^[2]:

     “We, an autonomous group of queers living on the unceded land of lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, are here to disrupt a pride parade happening during the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people by the zionist entity,” the email said.

   • 2025 September 25, “Tarrin Sam takes the helm of Indigenous Prosperity Centre”, in Peninsula News Review‎^[3]:

     Sam is a member of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees) First Nation and has led IPC’s communications and engagement since 2022. She has played a key role in the Indigenous Youth Conference and the Blue Economy Day Camp for Indigenous Youth.

Saanich

Proper noun

lək̓ʷəŋən

1. (Lekwungen) alternative form of lək̕ʷə́ŋən