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Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs
The Gitanyow Huwilp Society was established in 1993 with an aim to represent the Gitanyow Huwilp. Mandated by our people and the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs, our mission is to protect the Lax’yip for the Wilp membership through various negotiated or litigated resolutions with the provincial and federal governments.
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Programs
Reconciliation Trail
Reconciliation Trail
The Gitanyow Reconciliation Trail Project is a vision for a year-round hiking, riding and sledding route that follows and restores the historical grease trail.
Fisheries
Fisheries
The Gitanyow Fisheries Authority is the technical arm of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs, and provides fisheries, wildlife and overall environmental expertise and services.
Lax’yip Guardians
Lax’yip Guardians
The Gitanyow Lax’yip Stewardship Guardians are the ‘eyes and ears’ on the Lax’yip (Territory) and provide a critical role in environmental and cultural monitoring.
Gitanyow Employment & Training Institute
Gitanyow Employment & Training Institute
The Gitanyow Community Coordinator provides employment and training services for Gitanyow Wilp members, as well as Gitanyow community members.
Economic Development
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Gitanyow Dax’gyet
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Featured News & Events
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...
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...
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...
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...