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Williams Lake pedestrian bridge officially given Secwepemc name Nekw7usem

Publisher: Williams Lake Tribune

Author: Lamb-Yorski, Monica

Subject(s):

Does Not Mention Funding, Recognition, Relationship Building

Collection(s):

Joint Indigenous and Local Government Initiatives and Relations

Posting Date: May 22, 2021

Year Published: 2021

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Abstract:

Pouring rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of participants who attended a naming ceremony for the Nekw7usem Bridge connecting RC Cotton Trail to Scout Island held Monday, May 17 in Williams Lake. Leadership and representation from the city of Williams Lake and Williams Lake First Nation gathered at noon for drumming and short speeches from Mayor Walt Cobb and Chief Willie Sellars. With the English pronunciation “Nek-woo-som,” Nekw7usem was one of three names submitted by Williams Lake First Nation and means unity.

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