Gingolx

Gingolx (54 ̊59'40" 129 ̊57'15" N side of Nass Bay, NE of Prince Rupert). The Nisga’a First Nation village of Gingolx, long known by its anglicized spelling, Kincolith, was one of 34 place names adopted in 2000 as part of the Nisga’a Treaty. Gingolx means “place of scalps” and refers to a historic battle that took place there with the Haida, after which the scalps of the defeated were hung on poles as a warning. Nass Bay was such a vital source of seafood, especially of eulachon oil,...

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