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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.
Gitanyow Title
“Recognize our title, and we will discuss how we share the wealth of our land.”
— President Albert Williams, 1910
For more than a century, Gitanyow has sought recognition of its Aboriginal Title through dialogue, negotiation, and agreement.
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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...
Statement from President Malii in Response to Concerns Raised in Li’ligit
October 6, 2026 We have reviewed the concerns and questions that were raised in the feast hall over the past week. Some of the matters relate directly to decisions or activities of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs Office, and we are able to provide some information on...
You Can’t Beat The Truth
When I was young, I spent hours sitting on my grandfather’s front porch, gazing up at the row of totem poles in Gitwangak village. The historic poles stood tall against the backdrop of majestic mountains, towering over the small reserve. I listened carefully as my...
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...
Statement from President Malii in Response to Concerns Raised in Li’ligit
October 6, 2026 We have reviewed the concerns and questions that were raised in the feast hall over the past week. Some of the matters relate directly to decisions or activities of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs Office, and we are able to provide some information on...
You Can’t Beat The Truth
When I was young, I spent hours sitting on my grandfather’s front porch, gazing up at the row of totem poles in Gitwangak village. The historic poles stood tall against the backdrop of majestic mountains, towering over the small reserve. I listened carefully as my...