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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...
Mixed Verdict In Dale Culver Case: Cruz Acquitted, Dalman Found Guilty Of Obstruction
Prince George, BC, July 26, 2024: Yesterday at the Prince George Courthouse, Judge Adrian Brooks announced that Constable Arthur Dalman was found guilty of obstructing justice in connection with the death of Dale Culver but acquitted co-accused Sergeant Bayani (Jon)...
Final Ruling In Dale Culver Case Set For July 25; Family Press Conference To Follow
Gitanyow Lax’yip, July 24, 2024: The final verdict in the obstruction trial of Sergeant Bayani (Jon) Eusebio Cruz and Constable Arthur Dalman is scheduled to be announced on July 25, 2024. Following the court’s decision, Dale Culver’s family will hold a press...
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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...
Mixed Verdict In Dale Culver Case: Cruz Acquitted, Dalman Found Guilty Of Obstruction
Prince George, BC, July 26, 2024: Yesterday at the Prince George Courthouse, Judge Adrian Brooks announced that Constable Arthur Dalman was found guilty of obstructing justice in connection with the death of Dale Culver but acquitted co-accused Sergeant Bayani (Jon)...
Final Ruling In Dale Culver Case Set For July 25; Family Press Conference To Follow
Gitanyow Lax’yip, July 24, 2024: The final verdict in the obstruction trial of Sergeant Bayani (Jon) Eusebio Cruz and Constable Arthur Dalman is scheduled to be announced on July 25, 2024. Following the court’s decision, Dale Culver’s family will hold a press...