Hunaechin Creek
| Language of origin | Not defined: Indigenous origin |
| Feature Type: | Creek (1) - Watercourse, usually smaller than a river. |
| Status: | Not official |
| Other Names: | x̱enichen stuluOfficial |
| Relative Location: | Flows SW into Skwawka River, New Westminster Land District |
| Tags: | Indigenous |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 50°12'54"N, 123°59'26"W at the approximate mouth of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 92J/4 |
| Related Maps: |
92J/4 92J/5 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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"Hunaechin Creek" adopted 1 August 1922 on 92J/4 as likley appears on Reference Map "Powell Lake" (1922) and in OBF 0732. In lieu of original paperwork this name was re-confirmed 31 March 1924 in the 1924 Gazetteer and on Reference Map 2D "Powell Lake", 1923. Name changed to x̱enichen stulu 21 June 2023 on 92J/4, as requested by shíshálh Nation. Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff. |
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Headwaters at 50 21 - 123 56 on 92J/5. Source: Canadian Geographical Names Database, Ottawa |