Re: Re: kitsotkwa

[Stephen Cushing]

In a message dated 4/2/04 4:43:15 PM, Tony.Johnson at GRANDRONDE.ORG writes:


> We use "chutxwa," but also know "qhitsutxwa."  This is definitely Ft.
> Vancouver, but also refers to the Vancouver area.  We tend to say
> "kas-tawn" (Gas Town) for Vancouver BC.
> 

In Thomas's "Chinook a History and Dictionary" the word "Sketsotwa" refers to 
the Columbia River, particularly the lower river.

Does anyone like that book besides me?

Mika mistchimas,
Steve
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