Ahgykson Island, formerly Harwood Island, is a small island off the coast of Powell River, BC. It is an Indian reserve and part of the traditional territory of the Sliammon First Nation.

Ahgykson Island
ʔagayqsən (Comox)
Spit off Ahgykson Island
Spit off Ahgykson Island
Ahgykson Island is located in British Columbia
Ahgykson Island
Ahgykson Island
Location of Ahgykson Island in British Columbia
Coordinates: 49°52′N 124°39′W / 49.867°N 124.650°W / 49.867; -124.650
Locationqathet RD, British Columbia
Part ofNorthern Gulf Islands
Native nameʔagayqsən (Comox)
Area
 • Total9.25 km2 (3.57 sq mi)
Topo mapNTS 92F15 Powell River

Etymology

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The island has long been called "Ahgykson" by the Tla'amin people who have lived in this territory for at least 8,000 years. In 1798, Captain Vancouver renamed it in his records as "Harwood Island." The traditional Tla'amin name was officially reinstated on 5 April 2016.[1]

Geography

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Ahgykson Island is the northernmost island of the Northern Gulf Islands.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "BC Geographical Names".
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