Klaoitsis Island facts for kids
Klaoitsis Island is a special island located in the Johnstone Strait area of British Columbia, Canada. It's also sometimes called Adlagamalla in the Kwak'wala language. You can find it south of Turnour Island in a waterway called Clio Channel.
The name Klaoitsis is another way to say Ławit'sis or Tlowitsis. This name belongs to a group of the Kwakwaka'wakw people who have lived in this area for a very long time. This island is part of their traditional territory.
Klaoitsis Island: A Special Place
Klaoitsis Island is an important place for the Tlowitsis Nation. It's not just an island; it's also home to a specific area called Aglakumna-la Indian Reserve No. 2, which is sometimes shortened to Aglakumna-la 2.
What is an Indian Reserve?
An Indian reserve is a piece of land set aside by the Canadian government for the use and benefit of a specific First Nations group. For the Tlowitsis Nation, Aglakumna-la Indian Reserve No. 2 on Klaoitsis Island is a very important part of their community and heritage. The island itself is also known as Aglakumnala Island.
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