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Prior to European colonization, the island was occupied by the [[Tsimshian]] for thousands of years. The Tsimshian [[trickster]], Txamsem, was believed to have been born on the island in the village of Kanagatsiyot, at the current site of Dodge Cove.<ref name="DodgeCoveHistory"/> |
Prior to European colonization, the island was occupied by the [[Tsimshian]] for thousands of years. The Tsimshian [[trickster]], Txamsem, was believed to have been born on the island in the village of Kanagatsiyot, at the current site of Dodge Cove.<ref name="DodgeCoveHistory"/> |
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'''Frederick Point''' at {{coord|54|15|19|N|130|21|49|W|display=inline|source:BCNames|name=Frederick Point}} was one of [[List of World War II-era fortifications on the British Columbia Coast|coastal defences]] of the West Coast of Canada during World War II, along with other sites around Prince Rupert. |
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Revision as of 07:35, 9 May 2014
Digby Island is a small island off the coast of Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The island is home to the Prince Rupert Airport and the small community of Dodge Cove. The island is named for Henry A. Digby, an officer on the HMS Malacca.[1]
Prior to European colonization, the island was occupied by the Tsimshian for thousands of years. The Tsimshian trickster, Txamsem, was believed to have been born on the island in the village of Kanagatsiyot, at the current site of Dodge Cove.[1]
Frederick Point at 54°15′19″N 130°21′49″W / 54.25528°N 130.36361°W was one of coastal defences of the West Coast of Canada during World War II, along with other sites around Prince Rupert.
References
- ^ a b Cheryl K. Ypma (2008). "Dodge Cove History 101". Dodge Cove Arts Guild. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
54°17′02″N 130°25′01″W / 54.284°N 130.417°W
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