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New names chosen for Bowen beaches SQUAMISH LANGUAGE NAMES FOR WEST COAST BEACHES
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A pair of Bowen beaches will be receiving new names in the coming months. The two destinations set to change names are Crayola Beach in the Bluewater neighbourhood and Pebble Beach at Cape Roger Curtis. They’ll be known as Xéla7an and Smí7mant Áyalhkw respectively going forward, drawing their new names from the Squamish language. The initiative is a result of a Bowen Island Parks Plan recommendation for collaboration with Squamish Nation, and a means to clear up some practical issues with the current names. Aaron Williams, a language specialist with Squamish Nation, provided the guidance for the new names. Joined by his mother and cousin, the three came to Bowen last fall and met with manager of environment and parks planning Carla Skuce to explore the beaches in question. They first went to Pebble Beach, also referred to as Roger Curtis Beach, on the southwest side of the island. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3