The Gitanyow First Nation (formerly Kitwancool) is a First Nation band government located on the Kitwanga River, in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. They are one of seven band governments for the Gitxsan people, though function independently from other Gitxsan governments.[2]
 Logo of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs | |
| People | Gitxsan |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kitwanga |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Land[1] | |
| Main reserve | Gitanyow 1 |
| Other reserve(s) | Gitanyow 2, 3A
|
| Land area | 8.5 km2 |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
| On reserve | 355 |
| On other land | 32 |
| Off reserve | 476 |
| Total population | 863 |
| Government[1] | |
| Chief | Jacqueline Smith |
| Council | 2023-2025
|
| Tribal Council[1] | |
| Gitksan Local Government Services Society | |
| Website | |
| www | |
As of 2025, they have over 860 registered members, though less than a third live on reserve. They have three reserves, which total 850.40 hectares (8.5040 km2).
Chief and Councillors
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Treaty Process
editThey are in Stage 4 of the BC Treaty Process.[3]
History
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Demographics
editAs of March 2025, Gitanyow First Nation has 863 registered members. Of those members, 355 live on reserve, and 508 live off-reserve.[1]
Economic Development
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Social, Educational and Cultural Programs and Facilities
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References
edit- ^ a b "First Nation Detail". Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "About". Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
- ^ "Office of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs". Executive Council of British Columbia. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
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