First Aid Training Opportunities for 2025
Hecate Strait is a non-profit organization based in Prince Rupert that offers skills training, employment programs, and other supports to...
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The latest news, updates, and information from Gitga'at First Nation.
New Support for Gitga'at Members Applying for a Status Card
Alice Wood and Teresa Robinson have recently completed the training to become certified Indian Registry Administrators (IRAs). Going...
Important Update: Federal Indian Day School Settlement Information
The Federal Court has set a deadline of June 27, 2025, for Claimants of the Federal Indian Day School Settlement . While the Claims...
What's Happening with the Ksi Lisims LNG Project?
The Ksi Lisims LNG project is moving forward, and this could bring both new opportunities and concerns for the Gitga’at community. This...
Vocational Training for Your Future Career
In today’s job market, having the right skills can help you find meaningful, sustainable employment. Vocational training can be a...
Be Part of the Bridge Watch Rating Enhanced Program
There are a few seats left for the in-person Bridge Watch Rating Enhanced program at KVI starting Oct 21, 2024. Program Overview The...
The Summer 2024 Edition of Amhaw is Here!
The newest issue of Amhaw has just been published and is filled with news and updates from the GFN community. This edition contains...
Truth and Reconciliation Events in Hartley Bay
As Truth and Reconciliation Day approaches, the community is coming together for several events in Hartley Bay. This day is an...
An Update from LNG Canada CEO, Jason Klein
With the LNG Canada Project now more than 95% complete, LNG Canada's CEO Jason Klein delivers their latest progress report: I’m pleased...
Upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Events
The All Nations Lax Kxeen Society in Prince Rupert will host several Truth and Reconciliation events throughout September. These...
Gifting Salmon to the Tŝideldel First Nation
I believe we all felt the impact of grief and loss upon hearing about the Tŝilhqox (Chilcotin River) landslide in Tŝilhqot’in territory...
Take the Community Health & Wellness Survey
The 4th Annual Community Health and Wellness Survey is now live, and we want to hear from you! This online survey, organized by the...
Relocating? Stay Connected with the Gitga'at Community
Moving away from the Gitga'at First Nation community can be a big change. Here are some tips on how to stay connected to Hartley Bay if...
Back to School: Bursaries and Scholarships for First Nations Students in BC
Students are back in the classroom, starting the new school year. For many, it's the time to start thinking about the future. Several...
Sign Up for LNG's Safe Shipping Workshop
As part of LNG's regulatory commitments, they will host a safe shipping workshop in Prince Rupert on September 12th from 3:30pm to...
Join the Gitga'at First Nation Art Contest!
Want to showcase your creativity? Gitga'at First Nation is hosting an art contest open to all Gitga'at community members! The winner's...
ICLD Training Opportunities
The Indigenous Community for Leadership & Development (ICLD) has several programs for personal and professional growth for communities....
The Spring 2024 Edition of Amhaw is Available!
The latest issue of Amhaw is now here and complete with the latest updates from and about the GFN community. This edition is packed with...
Upcoming Training Opportunities from Hecate Strait
Do you want to upgrade your training for a career or personal growth? For the end of July and into September, Hecate Strait is offering...
The B.C. Coastal Marine Strategy is Now Available
In 2020, the B.C. government committed to enhancing the health of coastal marine environments, building climate resilience, fostering a...
Bringing Clean Energy into Gitga'at Territory
Climate change and pollution affect us all—but the Gitga'at community is putting infrastructure in place to address these issues. By...
The Gitga'at State of the Ocean Report: Understanding Our Marine Environment
The waters off the northern coast of British Columbia are home to an ecosystem that supports wildlife and the Gitga'at First Nation....
Health Services in the Community
Gitga’at people live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, but its remote location has pros and cons. One thing that the...
Is it Possible to Preserve Traditional Languages?
According to an estimate by the United Nations, the world loses one Indigenous language every two weeks. Almost all of the 60 Indigenous...
Coastal Nations Fisheries Empowers Communities
Many marine species have drastically reduced after decades of mismanagement, overfishing, climate impacts, and development pressures. To...
Upcoming Courses to Build Your Resume
Adding to your skill set or upgrading your current abilities are excellent ways to advance your career or start a job in a new field....
Safety and Environmental Communications Plan Hawkesbury and Bishop Helicopter Logging
Tentative Start: June 1, 2024 Tentative Finish: July 5, 2024 depending on weather Two to three “pockets” will be set up off the Western...
CityWest visit in Hartley Bay June 10-14
CityWest will be in Hartley Bay from June 10-14 to enhance your Fibre-to-the-Home services. Our technicians will need brief inside access...
Reconciliation Journey with Rio Tinto
Date of the Meeting: Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 Length of the Meeting: 3 hours The meeting time is 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Total # of...
Indian Boarding Home Class Action
Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Settlement Backgrounder The Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Settlement is another step towards...
FPCC is now accepting applications for all Arts programs!
https://fpcc.ca/programs/about-our-arts-program/ Applications for funding will be accepted until July 3, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. PT. Current...
Registration is open for Summer Science Program 2024!
What is the Summer Science Program? The Summer Science Program is a one-week cultural, health, and science program for Indigenous...
Upcoming Courses First Nations Technology Council
First Nations Technology Council is accepting applications for the Foundations Digital Transformation program, running from July 8-19,...
Post Secondary Applications Now Open
The Gitga'at post-secondary applications are now open. The deadline is June 30, and if there are any questions contact Nikkita Reece at...
Learn More About Reconciliation Negotiations
Significant progress has been made in the ongoing negotiations between the Gitga'at First Nation and the Federal and Provincial...
Gitga'at Spring Harvest Tradition at Kiel Camp
Gitga'at Spring Harvest Tradition at Kiel Camp Every spring, members of the Gitga'at community travel to Kiel camp on Princess Royal...
Invitation to Submit Expression of Interest
Gitga’at Reconciliation Advisory Committee (RAC) The Gitga’at First Nation is opening for more community members to serve on the...
Project Management Essentials Course
Do you work in teams and want to gain the benefits of becoming a certified Project Management professional? If so, we can help you! The...
Gitga’at Project Updates: Spring 2024
Several projects are happening in the community right now. As crews make these improvements, we want to keep everyone informed about...
GDC Building Renovations to Improve the Facility for Members
If you have visited the GDC building at 632 3rd Ave West in Prince Rupert lately, you've likely seen contractors at work. The building is...
2024 UNBC Indigenous Youth Summer Science Camp
UNBC is excited to announce that in collaboration with our partners, we will be bringing back the Northern Indigenous Youth Summer...
Read the Amhaw Winter Edition 2024
The Winter edition of the Amhaw is now available! A lot is going on for the GFN and its members, which you can read in the latest...
Sm'algya̱x for Beginners
Do you speak Sm'algya̱x, the Tsimshian Language? Do you want to learn? Like other traditional languages, Sm'algya̱x went into decline....
Treaty vs Reconciliation Negotiations
Gitga'at First Nation was previously involved in treaty negotiations, but the process was complicated, expensive, and slow. A while back,...
Traffic Control Course
TRAFFIC CONTROL MARCH 15 - 16, 2024 FULL New Date: APR 18 - 19, 2024 9:00 am to 05:00 pm 208 1st Ave East V8J 4M8 Prince Rupert, BC...
Training Opportunities
Gain industry-recognized certificates & training. Hecate Strait is currently offering the following training: Occupational First Aid...
Next round of Gitga’at Community Meetings Hartley Bay, Prince Rupert, and online
With over 100 responses to the Gitga'at Constitution Survey, we are off to a strong start in developing a new Gitga'at independent...
Gitga’at Forestry Inc Proposed Forest Stewardship Plan Viewing for Gitga’at Community Members
On behalf of Gitga’at Forestry LP and Gitga’at First Nation, we invite Gitga’at Community Members to view and provide input and comments...
Clam Harvesting: A Winter Tradition
In the Gitga'at community, a time-honoured winter tradition thrives—clam harvesting. This practice sustains the community and forms a...
Winter Fire Safety
One of the best parts of winter may be the coziness—warming up by a fire, mountains of blankets, and comfort food. When it’s too cold...
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