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Gitanyow Unveils Groundbreaking Policy to Protect Traditional Waters

Gitanyow Unveils Groundbreaking Policy to Protect Traditional Waters

by LaurenEBS | Sep 19, 2023 | Wilp Sustainability

The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs have enacted the Gitanyow Aks Ayookxw / Lax’yip Water Policy to establish a framework for aquatic health within Gitanyow Lax’yip (Territory).  The one-year pilot policy creates clear water management standards and procedures to evaluate...
Gitanyow celebrates the return of salmon as B.C. inches toward recognizing the nation’s protected area

Gitanyow celebrates the return of salmon as B.C. inches toward recognizing the nation’s protected area

by LaurieGHC | Sep 7, 2023 | Wilp Sustainability

Two years after the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs declared 54,000 hectares of land and water off-limits to industry, the provincial government still hasn’t officially acknowledged the Meziadin Indigenous Protected Area. The enticing smell of cooking salmon filled a...
Gitanyow Nation and David Suzuki to celebrate the Second Anniversary of the Meziadin Indigenous Protected Area

Gitanyow Nation and David Suzuki to celebrate the Second Anniversary of the Meziadin Indigenous Protected Area

by LaurieGHC | Aug 23, 2023 | Wilp Sustainability

The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs and Wilp Wii Litsxw invite you to join in the celebration and commemoration of the second anniversary of the establishment of the Meziadin Indigenous Protected Area (MIPA) on August 28, 2023. This milestone event marks a significant step...

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