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Ahgykson Island, formerly Harwood Island, is a small island that lies off the coast of Powell River, BC. The island is an indian reserve and part of the traditional territory of the Sliammon First Nation.

Ahgykson Island
ʔagayqsən
Island
Spit off Ahgykson Island
Ahgykson Island
Location of Ahgykson Island in British Columbia
Coordinates: 49°52′N 124°39′W
Locationqathet RD, British Columbia
Part ofNorthern Gulf Islands
Area
  Total9.25 km2 (3.57 sq mi)

Etymology


The island has long been called "Ahgykson" by the Tla'amin people who have lived in this territory for at least 8,000 years. In 1798, Captain Vancouver renamed it in his records as "Harwood Island." The traditional Tla'amin name was officially reinstated on 5 April 2016.[1]


Geography


Ahgykson Island is the northernmost island of the Northern Gulf Islands.


See also



References




Media related to Ahgykson at Wikimedia Commons




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