| Language of origin | Salishan language family ʔayʔaǰuθəm language |
| Feature Type: | Former First Nation Village - A place formerly inhabited by First Nations' people, with no current population or that is usually uninhabited. |
| Status: | Official |
| Other Names: | Tohkwonon |
| Name Authority: | BC Geographical Names Office |
| Relative Location: | At head of Theodosia Arm of Malaspina Inlet, New Westminster Land District |
| Tags: | Indigenous |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 50°05'04"N, 124°38'57"W at the approximate population centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 92K/2 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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"Tohkwonon" (Former First Nations Village) adopted per the provisions of the Sliammon Treaty, Appendix W-2, effective 5 April 2016. Spelling changed 5 April 2025 to toqʷanan (former First Nations village) on map 92K/2, as requested by Tla'amin Nation, 2024. Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff. |
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toqʷanan is a word in the ʔayʔajuθəm language, belonging to ɬaʔamɩn (Tla'amin), ƛoʔos (Klahoose), χʷɛmaɬku (Homalco) and k’ómoks (K'omoks) people (information provided by Tla'amin Nation, 2025). Source: included with note |
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The name toqʷanan translates to "secluded, peaceful place." The entire inlet and surrounding mountains are a very significant traditional use area rich in archaeological sites, trade trails and important stories. It is still utilized extensively by Tla'amin people to gather traditional foods and medicines (information provided by Tla'amin Nation, 2025). Source: included with note |