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Gitanmaax

Gitanmaax is an ancient Gitksan (People of Xsan) community strategically located at
the confluence of the Xsan (the Skeena River) and Xsan Un Do’oo (the Bulkley River).
The name "Gitanmaax" means, "People who harvest salmon using torches." The
community, about 10,000 years old, continues to evolve according to ancient Gitksan
dogma. Its own particular aboriginal government, colour, and rhythms manifest even in
the face of sustained and organized effort to extinguish us as a people.
The people are organized into three pdeeks (phratries): the Lax Seel (the Frog Tribe),
the Lax Gibuu (the Wolf Tribe), and the Gistkaast (the Fireweed Tribe). Each of the
pdeek have their own respective member wilnaatahls (extended matrilineal families, a
population between 25 and 200). The wilnaatahl is the most fundamental political and
economic Gitksan entity and each continually declare and affirm their independence
supported by their respective adaawx (ancient family history), ownership and
jurisdiction over ansiilinasxw (territory), songs and crests. Andaamaalhaasxw (advice
and counsel) is transmitted between the old ones and the new guard using sim algyax
(the real language) or Gitksanimax.Click here for more information
Totem Poles
Totem poles are
wonderful examples
of aboriginal art - the
ancient practice of
totem carving has
been handed down
through generations
as a way of
preserving the history
of local native
heritage as well as
honouring tribal
rituals and sacred
spirits of people.

There are many ways
to experience the rich
culture and native
heritage of British
Columbia's most
fascinating people.
There are annual
powwows and a
multitude of First
Nations cultural
journeys in every
corner of the province.
Kitwanga
'Ksan Native Village and Museum
Now a National Historic Site, the pretty little village of
Kitwanga is located near where the Yellowhead Highway
(Hwy 16) meets the Stewart-Cassiar Highway (Hwy 37),
west of Hazelton.
The grass-covered hill at Kitwanga was the scene of fierce
First Nation tribal battles two centuries ago, which resulted
in the destruction of the Gitwangak fort and cedar dwellings
that once stood to protect the Gitksan people, their fishing
sites and the active trade routes in the region.
This area has nurtured northwest coast native cultures for
over 7,000 years, with the Gitksan and Wetsuwet'en
peoples always living here, near where the Skeena River
meets the Bulkley River. The Skeena River served as an
ancient trade route, navigated by 60-foot cedar canoes
travelling from the coast upriver to totem-filled villages with
magical names like Temlaham, Gitanmax and Kispiox.
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Fort Nelson
Liard Friendship Centre

Fort St.James
Native Pictographs

Hazelton
Ksan Village Cultural Centre
Skeena Eco Expeditions

Kitimat

Kitwanga
Kitwanga Fort Natural Historic Site

Kitwancool
Gitanyow Band Totems

Prince George
Prince George Native Art Gallery

Prince Rupert,
Museum of Northern BC
Eagle Wind Native Arts
Archaeological Harbour Tour
Khutzeymateen/K'tzin-a-diin Grizzly Sanctuary
Alexander Clifton Ridley
Marie Oldfield

Terrace,
House of Sim-oi-Ghets
Bill Helin
Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park
Old Reno Limestone Fossil Beds
Queen Charlotte Islands
Gwaii Haanas National Park
Ninstints World Heritage Site
Port Clements Museum
Dixon Entrance MaritimeMuseum&
Cultural Center
Haida Heritage Centre at
Qay'llnagaay.
(including the Haida Gwaii
Museum)
Gwaa la gaa Nay Corporation
Rainbows Spirit Gallery
Crystal Cabin Gallery
Sarah's Haida Arts &Jewellery

Smithers

Vanderhoof
Stoney Creek First Nations Village
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Northern BC is home to several First Nations peoples. On
the Queen Charlotte Islands lives  the Haida
Nation. This is agreat starting point to experience First
Nations Tourism in Northern BC. There is Gwaii Hanaas
National Park and the newly built Haida Heritage
Centre at Qay'llnagaay.(including the Haida
Gwaii Museum).Back over to the mainland try the Museum
of Northern BC in Prince Rupert.Alittle further east at
Hazelton you will find the Ksan Village and Ksan
Museum and Cultural Centre. You may want to see
members of the Ksan Performing Arts as well. In Prince
George try the Prince George Native Art Gallery.