Spóq’es is the Halq’eméylem word for ‘bald eagle’. Literally, it means ‘white face’. …
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tsqwá:y
Tsqwá:y is the Halq’eméylem word for ‘green’. Some (though not all) elders also use this word for shades of yellow ….
p’éq’
P’éq’ is the Halq’eméylem word for the colour ‘white’…
ts’méth’
Ts’méth’ is the Halq’eméylem word for ‘blue’ …
tskwí:m
Tskwí:m is the Halq’eméylem word for ‘red’. You can also use it for reddish-brown, or copper-coloured items like pennies…
sásq’ets
Sásq’ets is the Halq’eméylem word for ‘Sasquatch’. The English word is adapted from the Halq’eméylem language…
kw’í:tsel
Kw’ítsel is the Halq’eméylem word for ‘grizzly bear’ …
lá:lém
Lá:lém is the general Halq’eméylem word for ‘house’. You can use it for any kind of house, as well as for animals’ dens …
álhqey
Álhqey is the Halq’eméylem word for ‘snake’. It is a general term, and you can use it for any snake……
sqelá:w
Sqelá:w is the Halq’eméylem word for ‘beaver’ ……