qathet Regional District
Meaning: Working Together
A name gifted to the Regional District by Tla’amin Nation Elders.
A name gifted to the Regional District by Tla’amin Nation Elders.
The history of the settlement of the qathet Regional District reaches much further back in time than the following community headings. The neighbourhoods and communities featured here are located on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Archaeological evidence indicates that the Tla'amin people occupied the region for at least 7,600 years.
While industry was dominated in the qathet Regional District by the activities and enterprises of the Powell River Company over the years, the success of the region was ensured by the many businesses, many privately owned and operated, that provided goods and services to the communities within the region.
From the first schools on Texada Island in 1898 to the modern Brooks Secondary School on Marine Avenue, the qathet Regional District also has a long history of providing education for its youthful community members, A lot has changed since Powell River's first classroom was held in a pool room in 1911.
While industry was dominated in the qathet Regional District by the activities and enterprises of the Powell River Company over the years, the success of the region was ensured by the many businesses, many privately owned and operated, that provided goods and services to the communities within the region.
From the first schools on Texada Island in 1898 to the modern Brooks Secondary School on Marine Avenue, the qathet Regional District also has a long history of providing education for its youthful community members, A lot has changed since Powell River's first classroom was held in a pool room in 1911.
Did you know?
An amalgamation in 1955, resulted in the independent villages of Wildwood, Townsite, Cranberry, and Westview, to be united all together under one entity: the Municipality of Powell River. As a result, many street names were changed in 1959 because of overlaps.
Click here to see the January 1959 map distributed to the public, informing the community on the changes.
An amalgamation in 1955, resulted in the independent villages of Wildwood, Townsite, Cranberry, and Westview, to be united all together under one entity: the Municipality of Powell River. As a result, many street names were changed in 1959 because of overlaps.
Click here to see the January 1959 map distributed to the public, informing the community on the changes.
Community Histories & Neighbourhoods
Check back for new entries on the various communities that make up the qathet Regional District!
TOWNSITE - TISKʷAT
The Townsite is a designated National Historic District and contains over 400 historic buildings! The homes in this neighbourhood were built by the Powell River Company for their employees. |
LUND - ƛAʔAMƐN
Located approximately 30 km north of Powell River, Lund was first a village site for the Tla'amin people. In 1889, Fred and Charles Thulin settled the area and named it Lund. |
WILDWOOD
In 1914 homesteaders arrived in Wildwood where they worked tirelessly to clear the land. Wildwood has since become known for its agriculture, as well as its Italian cultural presence. |
LANG BAY - MƐTOKOMƐN
Lang Bay is one of the earliest settled communities in the qathet Regional District, and beginning in the 1890s, was the site of logging and shingle-bolt companies.. Lang Creek, which runs into the bay, has always been an important place within Tla'amin territory due to the creek's salmon runs. |
Community Festivals
Powell River hosts a wide array of festivals and events throughout the year. These celebrate the arts, culture, music, and even blackberries! Annual events like the Blackberry Festival, brings the community together and has been the source of many fond memories over the years.
People
Like any community, qathet has its share of interesting and important individuals who have helped make our community what it is today.
Olive Devaud(1887-1969) Nurse & Philanthropist
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The Sing FamilyChinese Immigrants & First Merchants
in Powell River |
Chief Tom(~1870-1955) Last Hereditary Chief of the Tla’amin Nation
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