Wakeman Sound facts for kids
Wakeman Sound is a long, narrow arm of the sea, like a fjord, located on the South Coast of British Columbia, Canada. It's found north of the Broughton Archipelago, which is a group of islands. This sound opens up from Kingcome Inlet and stretches northward. It's a beautiful part of the Canadian coastline.
First Nations History
Wakeman Sound is the traditional home of the Haxwa'mis people. They are a part of the larger Kwakwakaʼwakw group, who are Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Over time, the Haxwa'mis people joined with the Kwikwasut'inuxw. Today, they are known together as the Ḵwiḵwa̱sut'inux̱w Ha̱xwa'mis First Nation.
Villages and Reserves
Along Wakeman Sound, there are special areas called Indian Reserves. These lands are set aside for the use of First Nations people.
- Alalco Indian Reserve No. 8 is located where the Wakeman River flows into Wakeman Sound. This spot was once the village of Okwialis, a former home of the Haxwa'mis people.
- Dug-da-myse Indian Reserve No. 12 is further south along the shore of Wakeman Sound.
- Kyidagwis Indian Reserve No. 2 is located even further south from Dug-da-myse.
These reserves are important places for the First Nations communities.
Mountains Around the Sound
Wakeman Sound is surrounded by several impressive mountains.
- Mount Benedict stands on the east side of the sound.
- Perpendicular Mountain is found just northwest of the very top of the sound.
- Mount Beckford is on the west side, near where the sound opens up.
- Elizabeth Cone is southeast of Mount Beckford.
- Mount Pasmore is located between Mount Beckford and Elizabeth Cone.
- Mount Plowden is on the other side of the sound, above its entrance.
- Mount Walter is north of Mount Plowden, also on the east side of the sound.
These mountains add to the stunning natural beauty of the area around Wakeman Sound.
