by LaurenEBS | Jul 6, 2023 | Climate, Forestry, Programs, Wildfire
Project led by Gitanyow Nation in collaboration with UBC researchers explores how cultural burning, planting practices protect against catastrophic wildfire. Climate change, forestry and fire suppression practices have all worsened wildfire seasons in British...
by LaurenEBS | Feb 3, 2023 | Development Projects
After three years of deliberations, engagement, and drafting, the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs established the Gitanyow Wilp Sustainability Assessment Process (GWSAP) in 2020. The GWSAP sets out requirements for a fully Indigenous-led assessment of projects in the...
by LaurenEBS | Jan 18, 2023 | Development Projects
The Eskay Creek Revitalization project is the first project to be assessed under WSAP pilot program Gitanyow Nation is assessing Skeena Resources Limited under its Wilp Sustainability Assessment Process (WSAP) as the mining exploration company looks at reviewing the...
by LaurenEBS | Sep 22, 2022 | Land Use
The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs and the province of British Columbia are commemorating the 10th Year Anniversary of the signing of the GItanyow Lax’yip Land Use Plan. This Plan was the result of 10 years of negotiations and litigation, and was signed into effect...
by LaurenEBS | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Laws Of The Gitanyow | Stories Carved in Cedar is a beautiful presentation on Gitanyow Git’mgan (totem poles) by the Royal BC Museum with Harry Daniels/Biiyosxw, of the House Gwaas Hlaam, featuring video and historical photographs. Click here for online...
