Gitxsan Territories Gitxsan Territories January 4, 2006  The Gitxsan, Gitanyow and Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs are meeting at the Moricetown Gymnasium, on January 10th-11th 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. On the first day there will be an All Clans Feast starting at 5:00 p.m.

View HEREDITARY CHIEFS GATHERING “TO BE OF ONE HEART” here.

Gitxsan responsibilities in reconciliationThe Delgamuukw decision acknowledges that Gitxsan title holders have the responsibility to decide to what uses the lands may be put. In the past few years we have tried many different ways to up hold our responsibilities in deciding to what uses the lands

View Chief negotiator Elmer Derrick's summary report from Gitxsan Summit, Oct. 19-21, 2005 here.

  The Gimlitxwit comprises of approximately 55-60 Simgiigyat. We try to meet on a monthly basis, however this year we have been doing quarterly meetings. We have tried different approaches with our Gimlitxwit and each year we have made a few changes to try to bring more of the House groups in

View Gimlitxwit coordinator Barbara Huson's summary report for Gitxsan Summit, Oct. 19-21, 2005 here.

  The economics of Gitxsan organizations-now the wilpThe competitive pressures from the wilp are intensifying and forcing change of how Gitxsan organizations will operate. Technology is making access to government programs and policies easier for the wilp to perform their own work. In support

View Executive Director Gordon Sebastian's summary report from Gitxsan Summit, Oct. 19-21, 2005 here.

Simgiigyet, Sigidim Haanak & Guubawilsxw,My name is Gwaans, I am from Wilps Hanamuuxw, Gisgaast Pdeek, Gal Tsup Gitsegukla. Thank you to the Simgiigyet of Gitanmaax for allowing us to meet on their lax yip.Another year has gone by and events have transpired at the table that are of interest to the

View Treaty negotiator Gwaan's summary report from Gitxsan Summit, Oct. 19-21, 2005 here.

Gitxsan Territories Gitxsan Upper Nass Watershed Facilitator Watershed FacilitatorQualifications:* The ideal candidate will be of Gitxsan decent and a member of the Upper Nass Watershed for which the position is posted.* Sound knowledge of Gitxsan Wilp System and Ayooks Niiyeet.* Post secondary

View Gitxsan Upper Nass Watershed Facilitator here.

In November , the 5 Nations group (including Wilp Nii Kyap) who are negotiating with Northgate Minerals over development of the proposed Kemess North mine rejected the company's plan to use Amazay Lake as a site for dumping mine tailings “because of the enormous and irreversible damage it will

View Update on Kemess North proposed mining project here.

Gitxsan Territories News releaseGitxsan Territories – Gitxsan hereditary chiefs are determined that a Supreme Court of Canada decision on aboriginal rights and title released today will prompt the provincial government into taking treaty negotiations seriously so progress can be made for the

View Supreme Court of Canada directs BC to act honorably here.

News Release, Gitxsan Territories The Gitxsan hereditary chiefs are looking forward to a Supreme Court of Canada decision Nov. 18 (9:45 a.m. EST) that will have major implications on resource extraction activities on First Nation territories.The case, initiated by the Haida and Tlingit peoples

View Major aboriginal rights and title decision by SCC Thursday here.