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Gitanyow & Nisga’a: Territorial Overlap
Gitanyow and Nisga’a had a long-standing peaceful relationship as neighbours for thousands of years prior to European contact. Post-contact, their relationship is damaged due to territorial disputes. What happened? Many people remain unaware of the origins and...
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Gitanyow statement on court ruling against them involving environmental assessment for proposed Ksi Lisims LNG
Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs went to the B.C. Supreme Court in February 2025 asking to overturn a decision by the BCEAO not to consult the Gitanyow on the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project or permit the Gitanyow to be meaningfully involved in the environmental assessment for the project. They lost their challenge but vowed to continue to fight for their way of life.
Red Chris Mine Amendment To Be Assessed Under Gitanyow Laws
Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are launching an assessment of the Red Chris mine block cave amendment under the Gitanyow Wilp Sustainability Assessment Process, further advancing Indigenous-led assessments under Gitanyow laws.
Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs React to B.C. Government Decision to Allow Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project to Move Ahead
The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs do not recognize the legal validity of the B.C. Government’s decision announced today in favour of a “substantial start” designation being granted for the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project and vow to continue their fight to stop construction of the pipeline on their land.
Open Letter to Premier David Eby on Bills 14 and 15
May 27, 2025 The Honourable David Eby Office of the Premier PO BOX 9041 STN Prov. Govt. Victoria, BC V8W 9E1 Via Email Only: [email protected] RE: Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs Opposition to Bills 14 and 15 Dear Premier Eby, We are writing to raise Gitanyow Hereditary...
B.C. Court Grants Delay in Gitanyow Title Case, Citing Appeals by Nisga’a & Tsetsaut/Skiik’m Lax Ha
The B.C. Supreme Court granted an adjournment of the Gitanyow’s Title case pending the outcome of appeals of Chief Darlene Simpson (Skiik’m Lax Ha) of the “Tsetsaut/Skiik’m Lax Ha” and the Nisga’a Lisims Government. The request for a ‘stay’ or a complete halt of the title case was dismissed.
Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Pipeline Doesn’t Meet Substantial Start Threshold Say Gitanyow Chiefs
With substantial changes to the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline project since the environmental assessment certificate was issued over a decade ago, a better understanding of cumulative effects and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act enacted, the significant concerns raised by the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs need to be answered by the B.C. government before a “substantial start” decision is made.
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