Ging̱olx
Place in British Columbia, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Ging̱olx?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
Ging̱olx (/ˈɡɪnɡɒlx/; Gingolx or Kincolith) is a Nisg̱a’a Village in the Nass River valley in British Columbia, Canada. The village population is approximately 400 people. Ging̱olx is one of four Nisg̱a’a villages that make up the Nisg̱a’a Nation. The community itself has four clans which are Killer Whale, Eagle, Raven and Wolf. Ging̱olx village's government consists of 1 chief and 5 councillors.
Ging̱olx
Kincolith | |
---|---|
Location of Ging̱olx in British Columbia | |
Coordinates: 54°59′N 129°57′W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | British Columbia |
Indigenous territories | Nisg̱a'a |
Established | 1867 |
Government | |
• Governing body | Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government |
Population | |
• Total | 341 |
Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
Postal code span | V0V 1B0 |
Area code | 250 |
The name Ging̱olx comes from the Nisg̱a’a language words meaning "scalp givers." Gin means "to give" and golx means "scalps". When attacked by another nation or when the land was intruded upon, the people of Ging̱olx fought back and won. They hung their enemies' scalps on sticks, lining them up along the river as a warning.