Quw'utsun
Quw'utsun noun: synonym of Cowichan.
Noun
Quw'utsun (plural Quw'utsun)
- Synonym of Cowichan.
- Quw’utsun artist Charlene Johnny says she wasn’t mentored as a young person to pursue art. That’s why when she’s commissioned to create a public art piece, she always encourages Indigenous youth to participate.2021 October 15, Anna McKenzie, “Quw’utsun artist invites Indigenous youth to make murals”, in APTN News, archived from the original on 07 Nov 2024
- In the Cowichan decision, a judge ruled that the Quw'utsun have Aboriginal title to between 300 and 325 hectares of land — including around 150 pieces of private property in Richmond, B.C.2026 March 3, The Canadian Press, “Canada signs Aboriginal rights, fishing and marine management agreements with Musqueam”, in CBC, archived from the original on 08 Mar 2026
- Synonyms:
- Cowichan
Synonyms of Quw'utsun
Forms of Quw'utsun
| plural | Quw'utsun |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Quwʼutsun |
Origin of Quw'utsun
Unadapted borrowing from Halkomelem Quw'utsun.
Questions about Quw'utsun
- What does Quw'utsun mean?
- Quw'utsun means synonym of Cowichan.
- What part of speech is Quw'utsun?
- Quw'utsun is a noun.
- What is the plural of Quw'utsun?
- The plural of Quw'utsun is Quw'utsun.
Words near Quw'utsun in the dictionary
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