nuxalkEtymologyBorrowed from Bella Coola nuχalk.nameSalish language traditionally spoken by the Nuxalk people.“On August 22, 2024, the new Welcome Centre at Snootli Creek Hatchery will officially open. The Centre features dynamic and interactive displays written in three languages: Nuxalk, English and French.”nounAn indigenous people of the Central Coast region in British Columbia, centred in the area in and around Bella Coola.“About 2,500 people live in Bella Coola and the surrounding area. It is the ancient home of the Bella Coola−or Nuxalk−people. When Mackenzie came to this lush place one summer evening in 1793, completing his epic journey across North America, the Nuxalks accepted him, feasted him on roast salmon and provided him lodging.”