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ABOUT US

The People Who Harvest Salmon Using Torches

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ABOUT GITANMAAX

Gitanmaax is located in Northern British Columbia and is nestled between the junction of the great Skeena and Bulkley Rivers.  The Gitanmaax Band is a First Nation organization that operates under the umbrella of the Gitksan Government Commission (GGC) which has a block-funding arrangement with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).

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PRINCIPALS AND VALUES

These are the principles and values that the Gitanmaax Band base their Vision and Mission Statement on.

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We believe everyone in our community is entitled to:

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  • Be treated equally

  • Respect from others

  • Have equal access to programs and services

  • Gain self reliance to the best of their abilities

  • Be safe in their community

  • Be supported in speaking out against injustice and abuse

  • Value their families above all else

  • Acknowledgement for their lfe experiences

  • Share their knowledge and information with others

  • Respect for their diversity and individuality

  • Uphold the values of Gitxsan traditions which are based on:  Respect, caring, sharing and accepting consequences based on one’s own actions or lack of them

  • Celebrate and express the joy of successful endeavours and happy times

WHERE TO FIND US

4225 Field St, Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0

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