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🏞️ A large lake 🧑‍🦱 A First Nation 🗳️ An electoral area
Shuswap

Shuswap

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An area in British Columbia that elects a representative to the provincial government
  • proper noun
: distrito de Shuswap
  • Voter turnout in Shuswap was higher than expected this year.

Examples

  • The Shuswap district is known for its beautiful lakes.

  • The candidates campaigned across Shuswap ahead of the closely watched provincial election.

  • Many residents of Shuswap are concerned about local environmental issues.

  • Did you know that Shuswap has a rich Indigenous history?

  • The Shuswap electoral district elects a representative to the British Columbia legislature every four years.

  • Residents of the Shuswap area have a strong sense of community and actively participate in local governance.

  • During the last election, the Shuswap district saw a significant increase in voter turnout.

Surface Forms

Shuswap main

Etymology

Shuswap as an electoral district takes its name from the region called Shuswap, a name that comes from Secwepemc meaning 'people of the river'. So the district is named for the area long connected to the Shuswap people.