Git-wink-silk | Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw First Nation

Gitwinksihlkw is a traditional Nisga'a village situated in northwestern British Columbia, known for preserving strong cultural practices and traditional governance

POPULATION
382
Rank #528 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
6.4 KM²
Rank #450 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
11/03/2024
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-02 03:53:32 UTC
Name
Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw (ISC Code: 679)
Former Names
Canyon City, Lakalzap
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Northwest Coast
Indigenous Language
Nisga'a
Number of Registered Members
382
Address
PO BOX 1, 3004 TS'OOHL TS'AP AVE, GITWINKSIHLKW, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
ELAINE MOORE
Term Expires
11/03/2024
Number of Council Members
6

ELAINE MOORE

Chief

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BRUCE HALDANE

Councillor

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W. CLYDE AZAK

Councillor

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SAMMY AZAK

Councillor

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CARL AZAK

Councillor

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ANDREW NYCE

Councillor

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7616
    GWINAHA 44
    202.0 Hectares
    CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 1093 ON LEFT BANK OF THE NASS RIVER 2 MILES NORTHEAST OF MOUTH OF ZOLZAP CREEK
    [43.2994285, -74.21793260000001]
  • ISC Code: 7615
    ZAULZAP 29A
    2.5 Hectares
    CASSIAR DISTRICT, ONLEFT BANK OF THE NASS RVR, NORTH OF ZOLZAP CREEK, 9 MILES SOUTHWEST OF AIYANSH
    [55.26100599999999, -129.049911]
  • ISC Code: 7618
    AMARAL 46 & 47
    4.0 Hectares
    CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 1094, ON LEFT BANK OF THE NESS RIVER 1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF MOUTH OF GISH CREEK
    [59.28214999999999, -129.816895]
  • ISC Code: 7617
    GISH CREEK 45
    4.0 Hectares
    CASSAIR DISTRICT, LOT 5271, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE NASS RIVER AT MOUTH OF GISH CREEK
    [55.2162099, -129.1869824]
  • ISC Code: 7614
    ZAULZAP 29
    233.9 Hectares
    CASSIAR DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE NASS RVR. N. OF ZOLZAP CREEK, 9 MILES SOUTHWEST OF AIYANSH
    [55.26100599999999, -129.049911]
  • ISC Code: 7613
    GITWINKSIHLKW 7
    198.4 Hectares
    CASSIAR DISTRICT ON THE NASS RIVER, 3 MILES NORTHEAST OF MOUTH OF ZOLZAP CREEK
    [55.191753, -129.221334]

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