The Laxsgiik (variously spelled) is the name for the Eagle "clan" (phratry) in the language of the Tsimshian nation of British Columbia, Canada, and southeast...
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Gispwudwada (Gisḵ’aast, Killer Whale) Laxgibuu (Lax̱gibuu, Wolf) Laxsgiik (Lax̱sgiik, Eagle) Each tribe is further sub-divided into house groups – extended...
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Gispwudwada (Killer Whale Clan) Ganhada (Raven Clan) Laxgibuu (Wolf Clan) Laxsgiik (Eagle Clan) The Tsimshian wanted to preserve their villages and fishing...
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Puun) (1876–1962) was a leader of the Gitga'ata people, specifically the Laxsgiik (Eagle Clan). She was designated a National Historic Person by the government...
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of Ha'litkwa (Laxsgiik)Larry McKay House of Wuts'int (Gispqudwada)empty House of Algomxa (Ganhada)Murray Smith House of Lu'g'ol (Laxsgiik)Carl Sampson...
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being decimated by war and disease were taken under the protection of the Laxsgiik (Eagle) chief of the Nisgaʼa, who holds the inlet's title in native law...
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Gilasgamgan—Laxsgiik (Eagle clan) Gistaaku—Laxsgiik (Eagle) Gamayaam—Gispwudwada (Killerwhale) Niisxłoo—Laxsgiik (Eagle) 'Nluulax—Laxsgiik (Eagle) There...
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family) called the House of Ligeex. The House of Ligeex belongs to the Laxsgiik (Eagle clan). Ligeex is considered to be traditionally the most powerful...
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(name), a family name and given name, and lists of people with that name Laxsgiik, the Eagle Clan of the Tsimshian First Nation of British Columbia, Canada...
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four equal parts). Four main Tsimshian clans form the basic phratry. The Laxsgiik (Eagle Clan) and Ganhada (Raven Clan) form one half. Gispwudwada (Killer...
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