Wakhanaq facts for kids
Wakhanaq, also known as Wak'a'nakw, was a historic village of the Kwakwaka'wakw people. Its name means "real river" in the Kwak'wala language. This village was located in a beautiful spot on the north side of Gilford Island, right at the end of Wakhana Bay.
Wakhanaq: A Historic Kwakwaka'wakw Village
This village was an important home for different groups of the Kwakwaka'wakw people. These groups included the (Southern) Kwakiutl, the Kwicksataineuk, and the Kweeha (Kwiakah). A famous researcher named Franz Boas wrote that the Kwakiutl and Kweeha people originally came from this very place.
Where is Wakhana Bay?
Wakhana Bay is a bay on the coast of British Columbia, Canada. It is located just south of Kwatsi Bay, across a body of water called Tribune Channel. The center of Wakhana Bay is found at these coordinates: 50°49′21″N 126°16′17″W / 50.82250°N 126.27139°W.
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