Ronald Billy at Sta-a-mus Reserve
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Ronald Billy at Sta-a-mus Reserve
Moses Billy working on a dugout canoe
Moses Billy (Siyamshun) working on a dugout canoe at Sta-a-mus Reserve. It would be a river canoe.
Moses Billy, of Squamish Nation, lived in Sta-a-mis in the early 1900's.
Highway 99 before it was paved
Heading north towards Squamish from Sta-a-mus Reserve.
Stamish Creek Bridge, late 1940's
The Squamish language spelling of Stawamus is STA-a-mus which is a variant of the word Sta-mus, which means shelter. Squamish is another variation of the word and means "birthplace of the winds". Pioneers often used "Stamish" instead of "Stawamus". The name refers to the Squamish Nation reserve at the mouth of the Squamish River (Reserve #24), the Stawamus River, the area drained by it and the "Chief".
Harriet Harry barbequing salmon
Harriet Harry (Tsawaysia) barbequing salmon 'Squamish Nation Style' at the Sta-a-mus Reserve.
Harry family outside home on Sta-a-mus Reserve
Left to right: Austin Harry (XwaXwalkn), Molly Harry (Yo-so-solt), George Harry (Xwach-la-nexw), Ernie Harry (Pekultn Siyam).
Ernie and Harriet Harry (Peḵultn Siyam and Tsawaysia)
Left to right: Ernie and Harriet Harry (Peḵultn Siyam and Tsawaysia) across from Stamish Creek.