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Gitanyow First Nation

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Gitanyow
Band No. 537
Logo of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs
PeopleGitxsan
HeadquartersKitwanga
Province British Columbia
Land[1]
Main reserveGitanyow 1
Other reserve(s)
Gitanyow 2, 3A
Land area8.5 km2
Population (2025)[1]
On reserve355
On other land32
Off reserve476
Total population863
Government[1]
ChiefJacqueline Smith
Council
2023-2025
  • Jason Derrick
  • Sidney Derrick
  • Georgette Good
  • Tyrone Hill
  • Andy Johnson Jr.
  • Lesley Mclean
  • Ben Russell
  • Jennifer Shirey
Tribal Council[1]
Gitksan Local Government Services Society
Website
www.gitanyowchiefs.com

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]

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

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They are in Stage 4 of the BC Treaty Process.[3]

History

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Demographics

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As 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

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  1. ^ a b "First Nation Detail". Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  2. ^ "About". Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  3. ^ "Office of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs". Executive Council of British Columbia. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.