Skedans
Skedans, also known variously as Koona, Q'una, Koona LLnaagay, K'uuna Llnagaay, Q!o'na Inaga'-I, Q:o'na, and Ḵ'uuna Llnagaay [1] which are variants of its traditional name in the Haida language, is a village located at the head of Cumshewa Inlet in Haida Gwaii, North Coast of British Columbia, Canada. The name Skedans derived by the practice of captains of the maritime fur trade to name villages after their most prominent chiefs.
Skedans | |
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![]() Skedans village in 1878 | |
Type | Village |
Location | Haida Gwaii |
Coordinates | 52°57′51″N 131°36′28″W |
Governing body | Haida Nation |
![]() ![]() Location of Skedans in British Columbia |
The name Skedans is a rendering of Gida'nsta, a Haida term of respect meaning "from his daughter", which is how the reigning chief of the village, Qa'gials qe'gawa-i, was addressed by children (he is usually known as Chief Skedans). Koona Llnaagay means "Village at the Edge", a reference to the village's location on a small peninsula. Another Haida name for the village, Huadju-lanas or Xu'adji la'nas, means "Grizzly-Bear-Town", a reference to the large number of portrayals of grizzly bears on the totem poles and other artwork adorning the village.
The village site is part of the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site and is itself a National Historic Site of Canada.[2]
![](../I/Skedans_village_at_Laskeek_Bay%252C_British_Columbia_(250).jpg.webp)
See also
References
- "FirstVoices: Hlg̱aagilda X̱aayda Kil : words". Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- "Skedans National Historic Site of Canada". Directory of Designations of National Historic Significance of Canada. Parks Canada. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
External links
- "Skedans", Canadian Museum of Civilization website
- "Q'una", EmilyCarr.org website
- "K'uuna Llnagaay (Skedans, Koona)", Parks Canada website
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