Mobile Menu

  • Destinations
    • Canada
      • British Columbia
        • Vancouver Island, B.C.
        • Okanagan
        • Lower Mainland, B.C.
        • Northern B.C.
        • Interior B.C.
        • Kootenays/Rockies
      • Alberta
      • Yukon
      • Northwest Territories
    • U.S.A.
      • Alaska
      • Washington
      • Oregon
      • California
    • West Coast Galleries
  • Experiences
    • Things To Do
    • Staycation Secrets
      • Canada
      • U.S.A.
    • Adventure
      • Adrenaline
      • Beaches
      • Biking
      • Camping
      • Fishing
      • Hiking
      • Hunting and Fishing
      • Rafting
      • Skiing
    • Sip & Savour
    • Family Activities
    • Indigenous Tourism
    • Travel Tips & Advisories
  • West Coast Galleries
    • Nature Photography
    • Wildlife Photography
    • Cityscapes
  • Contests
    • Canada Day Contest
    • Summer in B.C.
    • Quadra Island Boat Tour Contest
    • Amateur Photographer of the Year!
  • About
    • The Armchair Traveller Newsletter
    • Explore our travel guides
    • Impressive West Coast
    • West Coast Partners
    • Join Our Team
    • Contact Us
    • Explore West Coast Traveller on TikTok
  • Search
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • TikTok Icon
  • Flickr Icon
  • Menu
  • Skip to left header navigation
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Before Header

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • TikTok Icon
  • Flickr Icon

West Coast Traveller

  • Destinations
    • Canada
      • British Columbia
        • Vancouver Island, B.C.
        • Okanagan
        • Lower Mainland, B.C.
        • Northern B.C.
        • Interior B.C.
        • Kootenays/Rockies
      • Alberta
      • Yukon
      • Northwest Territories
    • U.S.A.
      • Alaska
      • Washington
      • Oregon
      • California
    • West Coast Galleries
  • Experiences
    • Things To Do
    • Staycation Secrets
      • Canada
      • U.S.A.
    • Adventure
      • Adrenaline
      • Beaches
      • Biking
      • Camping
      • Fishing
      • Hiking
      • Hunting and Fishing
      • Rafting
      • Skiing
    • Sip & Savour
    • Family Activities
    • Indigenous Tourism
    • Travel Tips & Advisories
  • West Coast Galleries
    • Nature Photography
    • Wildlife Photography
    • Cityscapes
  • Contests
    • Canada Day Contest
    • Summer in B.C.
    • Quadra Island Boat Tour Contest
    • Amateur Photographer of the Year!
  • About
    • The Armchair Traveller Newsletter
    • Explore our travel guides
    • Impressive West Coast
    • West Coast Partners
    • Join Our Team
    • Contact Us
    • Explore West Coast Traveller on TikTok
  • Search
You are here: Home / Travel / Tsilhqot’in place names adopted for five geographical features

Formerly Niut Mountain, ʔEniyud is located east of the north end of Telhiqox Biny and north of the Homathko Icefield. (Tsilhqot’in National Government)

Tsilhqot’in place names adopted for five geographical features

February 1, 2021 //  by Rebecca Dyok

Share this:

Tsilhqot’in names have been officially adopted for several geographical features in B.C.’s Cariboo.

Five names were proposed by the Tsilhqot’in National Government and supported by the Cariboo Regional District, Rec Sites and Trails BC, Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium, Avalanche Canada, BC Mountaineering Club and Association of Canada Mountain Guides.

While the names were officially adopted in June 2020, Carla Jack, provincial toponymist, a person who studies place names, noted events relating to COVID-19 delayed the implementation of the names and notifications from many communities.

The names follow a comment period from April 2019 to June 2020 in which seven governments and organizations provided comments to the BC Geographical Names Office.

A spokesperson with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources and Rural Development noted geographical names reflect heritage values that evolve over time and convey aspects of an area’s history.

“Indigenous place names are the original names, or names in the original languages, of the land,” says spokesperson Tyler Hooper. “Recognizing and documenting Indigenous place names is vital to preserving Indigenous knowledge systems and living traditions, increasing the visibility of Indigenous cultures in British Columbia, and increasing understanding of the deep history of the province.

“This is in keeping with Article 13 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.”

Of the 28 place names officially adopted in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region in the last five years, 23 were Tsilhqot’in.

Recently adopted names are:

ʔEniyud (pronounced Enni-yoot), formerly Niut Mountain, for the mountain located just east of the north end of Telhiqox Biny, north of the Homathko Icefield. According to Tsilhqot’in legend, ʔEniyud was once a human woman married to a man named Tŝ’ilʔoŝ. When conflict drove them to separate, they and their children were turned to stone and became mountains. Today, both ʔEniyud and Tŝ’ilʔoŝ are considered powerful agents that protect and oversee their respective areas. Tsilhqot’in teach that these powerful mountains like ʔEniyud and Tŝ’ilʔoŝ should be shown great respect.

Lhuy Nachasgwen Gunlin (pronounced Lhoo-ee Nachas-gwen Goo-leen), formerly Eagle Lake located just south of Tatla Lake and north of Cochin Lake. Lhuy Nachasgwen Gunlin is the Tsilhqot’in name meaning “where there are many small fish” which refers to this lake as well as the wider area.

Tsalhanqox (pronounced Tsah-lhan-koh), formerly Chilanko River, adopted for the river that flows east into Little Chilcotin River east of Tsideldel. Tsalhanqox is the Tsilhqot’in name meaning “river with many beavers” from the Tsilhqot’in words “Tsa” (beaver), “Lhan” (many) and “yeqox” (creek/river).

Tsintŝanŝ Xadalgwenlh (pronounced Tseen-tsoss Hadal-gwelh) for a mountain located just northwest of Scum Lake west of the Taseko River. It is a Tsilhqot’in name meaning “mountain at Tsintsans”. The name Tsintsans refers to a wider locality which includes Tsintŝanŝ Biny (Scum Lake). Xadalgwenlh means “hill or small mountain.”

Yuyehtah Biny (pronounced Yu-yeh-tah Bee), formerly Yohetta Lake, adopted for the lake located west of Taseko Lakes, east of Tsilhgox Biny and south of Nemiah Valley. “Yuyetah Biny” is a Tsilhqot’in name meaning “lake at Yuyetah” where “Yuyetah” is a proper noun referring to that area/ valley and “biny” means “lake.”

Share this:

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Cariboo, Indigenous, Indigenous Tourism, Travel

Related Posts

You may be interested in these posts from the same category.

Vancouver Island restaurant hailed for having one of Canada’s best burgers

Burger fans visiting the Vancouver Island community of Qualicum Beach have a must-visit stop to…

Vancouver Island restaurant hailed for having one of Canada’s best burgersRead More

‘Summer of recovery’: Pandemic-stricken tourism industry sees signs of optimism

Canada Day has kicked off the unofficial start of summer, and the tourism sector is…

‘Summer of recovery’: Pandemic-stricken tourism industry sees signs of optimismRead More

B.C. beach named one of the best in the world

Vancouver Island’s Mystic Beach has been named one of the best in the world by…

B.C. beach named one of the best in the worldRead More

State’s most popular park turns 100

The most visited state park in Washington celebrates a century of recreation and conservation this…

State’s most popular park turns 100Read More

8 ways to celebrate summer in Red Deer

If you’re looking for something to fill an afternoon, evening or a weekend, you’ll find…

8 ways to celebrate summer in Red DeerRead More

Gas prices drive closer-to-home travels for many British Columbians: survey

After two years of lock downs and limited travel, many people are eager to hit…

Gas prices drive closer-to-home travels for many British Columbians: surveyRead More

Abbotsford’s Berry Fest returns with food, family activities and fun times!

Berry Fest is back in Downtown Abbotsford, and the Fraser Valley, B.C., community is ready…

Abbotsford’s Berry Fest returns with food, family activities and fun times!Read More

Vancouver Island town plans celebration for Mike, B.C.’s famous bartending dog

In a tiny Vancouver Island town — fittingly called Bowser — residents are poised to…

Vancouver Island town plans celebration for Mike, B.C.’s famous bartending dogRead More

Banff Sunshine Village to open to skiers, snowboarders and hikers on Canada Day

A lingering winter snowpack in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains means skiers and snowboarders can spend this…

Banff Sunshine Village to open to skiers, snowboarders and hikers on Canada DayRead More

Previous Post: « Cyclists across BC commit to a winter ride Feb. 12
Next Post: Vernon filmmaker gives inside look at Winter Carnival’s ice park »

Primary Sidebar

Things To Do

Vancouver Island restaurant hailed for having one of Canada’s best burgers

July 5, 2022

‘Summer of recovery’: Pandemic-stricken tourism industry sees signs of optimism

July 3, 2022

B.C. beach named one of the best in the world

July 2, 2022

State’s most popular park turns 100

July 2, 2022

Recent Posts

Vancouver Island restaurant hailed for having one of Canada’s best burgers

July 5, 2022

‘Summer of recovery’: Pandemic-stricken tourism industry sees signs of optimism

July 3, 2022

B.C. beach named one of the best in the world

July 2, 2022

State’s most popular park turns 100

July 2, 2022

Footer

The West Coast Traveller has an immense social media footprint, with eight social media sites and and 125,000+ social followers.

Join us on social media and Join Our Community by sharing your stuff!

Get Inspired

News Media Groups

Black Press Media
Sound Publishing
Oahu Media Group
Alaska
Boulevard Magazines
Used.ca

Let’s Get Social

West Coast Traveller
I Love British Columbia
I Love Alberta
I Love Yukon
I Love Northwest Territories
I Love Washington
I Love California
I Love Oregon
I Love Alaska

Visit Our Companion Sites

I Love Saskatchewan
I Love Manitoba
I Love Nunavut
I Love Ontario
I Love Quebec
I Love Newfoundland and Labrador
I Love Nova Scotia
I Love New Brunswick
I Love Prince Edward Island

Site Footer

  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • TikTok Icon

Copyright © 2022 West Coast Traveller and · All Rights Reserved