Canim Lake, British Columbia facts for kids
Canim Lake is a small community located in British Columbia, Canada. It is home to about 228 people. This area is also a special community for First Nations people. It is found east of a place called 100 Mile House, within the beautiful Cariboo Region.
Who Lives in Canim Lake?
Canim Lake is the home of the Canim Lake Band. This First Nations group is also known as Tsq'escen'. They are part of a larger group called the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council. Their community is located at the southwestern end of Canim Lake.
What Does "Canim" Mean?
The name "Canim" comes from the Chinook Jargon. This was an old trading language used by many different groups in the Pacific Northwest. In this language, "Canim" means a type of large canoe.
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