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Type River
Usage Secwepemc
Pronounced Pron. /ˈtɛk.tɛk.eɪ/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsFraser River, Stó:lō

Meaning & History

Teqtéqe is the Secwepemc (Shuswap) name for the Fraser River. The word is traditionally associated with "the river that sustains life". The Fraser River served as a transportation corridor for Indigenous Peoples long before European contact and exploration.
Added 12/15/2024 by anonymous