Nature & Animals
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sésu
Beach
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snəxʷəɫ
Canoe
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č̓éwi
Shells
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qʷɫéyʔ
Logs
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éʔčəx
Crabs
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ƛ̓əxʷƛ̓əxʷ
Oysters
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ɫéuqəm
Mussels
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saxʷə
Butter clam
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swéém
Horse clam
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wamələčə
Gooey duck
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q̓ʷaʔəŋ
Bull kelp
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st̓əŋsuič
Chitons
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sƛ’əlaəm
Cockle
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