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Place Names


Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the Tla’amin Nation territory was a vast and heavily populated region. The area had a large number of permanent and seasonal occupation sites and settlements. Between 2016 and 2018, the qathet Historical Museum and Archives partnered with the Tla'amin Nation to document, map, and develop a database of these sites. Traditional place names, their meanings, history of use, and their contemporary place names were recorded.
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ƛaʔamɛn (Klah ah men)
Meaning: a place of refuge
Lund
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qayɛ qʷən (Qaye qwun) 
Meaning: fresh water spring
Savary Island
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ʔahʔǰumɩχʷ (Ah joo miexw) 
Meaning: flat, clear ground
Willingdon Beach
Indigenous History
The Tla’amin Nation is one of several Coast Salish cultures inhabiting the area surrounding the Georgia Strait. Traditional Tla’amin lands include the areas on the Northern Sunshine Coast from Stillwater (Lang Bay), north to the Malaspina Peninsula, and the islands of Cortes, Savary, Hernando, Harwood, and the northern half of Texada.
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Communities


The qathet Regional District is composed of many diverse communities. Each community has its own unique history. Some of the first European settlements in the region were Texada Island and Lund. In the early 1900s, with the construction of a pulp and paper mill, many also settled in what is now known as the City of Powell River. Prior to amalgamation in 1955, this area consisted of the incorporated villages of Cranberry, Townsite, Wildwood, and Westview.
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Lang Bay >
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Townsite >
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Wildwood >

Forestry History

In the 1890s logging was well underway on the Northern Sunshine Coast. The timber in qathet’s forests is one of the reasons Europeans settled the Powell River area. Various logging companies logged the areas closest to the ocean first and then logged inland. 
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​4790 Marine Avenue, Powell River BC

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​Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of material on this website. Dates and times are subject to change. 
Territorial Acknowledgement 
The qathet Museum & Archives is located on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin Nation. The Museum is committed to collaborating with all Indigenous peoples of this province including the Tla'amin Nation. We acknowledge the harms of the past, are committed to improving relationships in the spirit of reconciliation, and we extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this territory. ​Emote!
  • Exhibits
    • Current Exhibits
    • Forestry Building
    • Virtual Exhibits >
      • Riveting Women
      • Symphonies of the Sunshine Coast
      • Capturing Mountains
      • Story of Cedar
      • Powell River Firsts
      • Rod LeMay Collection
  • Collections
    • Objects
    • Archives >
      • Research Requests
      • Indexes & Finding Aids
      • Archival Descriptions
      • Powell River Digester
      • Phone Books & Directories
      • Good Citizen
      • Record of Military Service
    • Local History Books
  • Programs
    • Public Programs Calendar >
      • Little Wonders
      • Remember When Club
      • Spring Speaker Series
      • Fall Speaker Series
      • Mini-Curators
      • Papermaking
      • Summer Camps
      • Museum In the Park
      • Archaeology Day
    • School Programs >
      • Exhibit Visits
      • Outreach Kits
      • Portal to the Past
      • Educator's Survey
    • Virtual Programs >
      • Virtual Portal To the Past
      • A Taste of qathet's History
      • The Crafty Corner
      • Dive Into the Archives
    • Tours
    • Memoirs
  • Learn
    • Indigenous History
    • Place Names
    • Forestry History
    • Memories of the Mill
    • Community History
    • Blast from the Past
    • The Coast Memoirs
    • Heritage Stops
    • Blog
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Careers
  • About
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Name Change
    • Our Mandate
    • News & Reports
    • Staff & Board
    • Contact Us