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Identifier
015
Title
Stamish Creek Bridge, late 1940's
Date(s)
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~1940
Description
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".
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Format
Source
Squamish Public Library, Squamish Files: Place Names.