- Senakw
Snauq (Squamish "Senakw"; also written Snawk, Snawq, Sneawq, or Snawkw) is a village site of the Indigenous
Squamish , located near what is now known theKitsilano neighbourhood ofVancouver ,British Columbia , Canada. The village site was home for many Squamish, but after more colonization began in the Vancouver area, the inhabitants were forced to re-locate to nearby villages. This village was also the home ofAugust Jack Khatsahlano , a prominent chief (or "siyam") of the Squamish and a notable historian inVancouver on local Indigenous history.History
After the
Indian Act was passed in 1867, and with the Joint Indian Reserve Commission, a reserve was ploted out for the native peoples living at this location. [Hogben, David (August 29, 2002) "The Vancouver Sun , [http://www.squamish.net/files/Images/media_centre/Kitsilano_land_belongs_to_natives_appeal_judges_agree.jpgKitsilano land belongs to natives, appeal judges agree"] . pA2] Both in 1886 and 1902, portions of the reserve were confiscated by the federal government, until the families were forced to relocate. Many families were placed on a barge then were toed to other communities in the Burrard Inlet. In 2001, a settlement was agreed between the courts and theSquamish Nation for the return of convert|11.7|acre|m2 of land, coming from the land possessed by the government. [Lancaster, Deanna. (September 1, 2002)The North Shore News , [http://www.squamish.net/files/Images/media_centre/Squamish_Nation_wins_Kits_battle_2.jpgNatives accepting 92.5 million from Feds] . p10] This convert|11.7|acre|m2 inreserve land s, is located nearVanier Park , underneathBurrard Street Bridge .See also
*
Sḵwxwú7mesh
*Squamish history
*Squamish Nation
*August Jack Khatsahlano Notes
References
External links
* [http://www.squamish.net/ Squamish Nation]
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