Skeena Country
Historic geographic region of British Columbia, Canada
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The Skeena Country is a historic geographic region comprising areas of both the British Columbia Coast and the British Columbia Interior in northwestern British Columbia, Canada.
CountryCanada
Major centresTerrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert (regional hubs)
TimezoneUTC−8 (Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT))
Skeena Country | |
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Historic geographic region | |
 Interactive map of Skeena Country | |
| Coordinates: 55°15′N 127°40′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Named after | Skeena River |
| Major centres | Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert (regional hubs) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
In 1997, the Gitxsan won title rights to their traditional lands in Delgamuukw v. British Columbia.[1]
See also
- Skeena Crossing
- Skeena Mountains
- Skeena River
- Skeena—Bulkley Valley, federal electoral district
- Skeena, former federal electoral district
