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Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs fight for social, economic and indigenous justice each day. Here you will find the stories of our work to achieve a peaceful existence for our people.
Save the Date and Show your Support. On October 11th, join us in a Peaceful Protest For more information email us info@alliesinaction.ca
A demonstration of joint determination to safeguard the community, protect lives and deter unnecessary escalations (December 21, 2022, New Hazelton, BC) —- Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs and the RCMP have signed an unprecedented agreement for a Community Safety Plan for Gitxsan Land Issues. The goal of the Community Safety Plan is to specifically deal with burgeoning […]
Province Neglects To Properly Consult, Accommodate And Breaches Gitxsan Traditional Laws; CN Silent On Train Derailment Precautionary Plans. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HAZELTON, BC -JULY 29, 2021 – In response to a perceived environmental risk on Ross Lake, the Province of British Columbia has missed an important step through its failure to adequately collaborate with Gitxsan […]
Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs Building a Pre-Contact Inspired Self-Government This Canada Day, people across the nation – indigenous and settlers alike – are asking what can be done to right the wrongs of the not-so-distant past? How can we make sure this never happens again? What similar errors, evils and wrongdoings are happening today? Colonial injustices […]
Chiefs Ban Non-Indigenous Fishers from Accessing Gitxsan Fishing Areas Indefinitely FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HAZELTON, BC – APRIL 23, 2021 – After three years of collaboration on a Gitxsan-led crisis management team with Hereditary Chiefs, the Province of BC is backing away from this critically important initiative. Hereditary Chiefs are making progress in what has been […]
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