Pekw'Xe:yles

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Pekw'Xe:yles or Peckquaylis /pɛkˈwlɪs/ is an Indian reserve on the north bank of the Fraser River in Mission, British Columbia, Canada, located between Lower Hatzic Slough and D'Herbomez Creek. It sits on the former site of St. Mary's Indian Residential School. 10.3 ha. in area, it was reinstated in June, 2005 by Order in Council and is used by 21 Indian bands.[1][2]

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References

  1. ^ "Pekw'Xe:yles (Indian reserve)". BC Geographical Names.
  2. ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages detail Archived 2012-03-02 at the Wayback Machine

Coordinates: 49°08′29″N 122°16′20″W / 49.14139°N 122.27222°W / 49.14139; -122.27222