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Are you an Indigenous seafood entrepreneur in B.C.?
Elevate your business with the Fall 2025 Seafood Business Accelerator (SBA) Training Program! Training Program! LEARN MORE & APPLY ...


AltaGas to Launch Operator Training Program
Gitga’at First Nation is proud to share an exciting opportunity for our members and community: the Operator Training Program (OTP) will...


Exciting Training & Employment Opportunities Coming This Fall with TRICORP
This fall, TRICORP (Tribal Resources Investment Corporation) is offering a wide range of programs and information sessions to help...


Message from Chief & Council: Addressing Hurtful Comments on Social Media
Message from Chief & Council: Addressing Hurtful Comments on Social Media Dear Community Members: We are reaching out with concern...


Planned Power Outage Notice Gitga’at First Nation
BC HYDRO POWER OUTAGES | AUGUST 26 AND 27, 2025 Two planned power outages will affect customers in Hartley Bay to support training at the...


Hands-On Experience in the Trades: BC Hydro’s Try-a-Trade Program Now Accepting Applications
Are you or someone you know interested in launching a career in the skilled trades? BC Hydro’s Try-a-Trade program is now accepting...


2025 Gitga’at Back to School Support
The Chief and Council of the Gitga’at First Nation is pleased to announce funding support for $300 per registered Gitga’at child...


Gitga'at Drone Training
Last fiscal year, the Gitga’at Emergency Response Team purchased a sophisticated drone through Transport Canada funding under the...


Welcoming NIFCS to Gitga’at Territory: A Day of Community, Culture, and Celebration on July 29, 2025
This July, Northwest Inter-Nation Family and Community Services (NIFCS) is honoured to be returning to Gitga’at territory for a day of...


Revitalize Language, Reconnect with Culture: Apply Now for the Mentor-Apprentice Program
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) is now accepting applications for the Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) — a powerful initiative...


Upcoming Training at Hecate Strait Employment!
Hecate Strait Employment Development Society is excited to announce new training opportunities for residents of Prince Rupert and Haida...


Upcoming Events in Prince Rupert
The upcoming month is full of community events in Prince Rupert, many at the Gitga’at Gathering Spirit (632 3rd Ave West). From craft...


Enter the Gitga’at Power Logo Design Contest
The Clean Energy department would like to offer members the opportunity to use their talent and skills to create a design/logo for the...


Introducing the Gitga’at Cultural Immersion Department
The Gitga’at Nation has recently launched a new Cultural Immersion Department. This department is an important step toward reclaiming and...


Hartley Bay Members: Apply for One-Time Household Item Replacement Assistance
Do you need a new household item? Gitga’at members living in Hartley Bay can apply for help to replace a broken household item. The...


Amhaw Is Here! Catch Up on Community News
The newest issue of Amhaw is now available! From Hartley Bay happenings to news in Prince Rupert, this edition keeps you connected to the...


How First Nations are Fighting Climate Change
First Nations across Canada are environmental stewards setting an example for the rest of the country. Using knowledge passed down...


Hartley Bay Members: Provide Your Data and Get Your Rebate
Gitga’at Administration is working to make electricity rates more equal for Hartley Bay residents. Right now, Hartley Bay members pay...


Virtual Government Services are Coming to Hartley Bay on May 12th
Get help from CRA and Service Canada representatives right here in the community! On Monday, May 12, 2025, from 11:00am to 2:00pm,...


Voter and Employment Information in the Upcoming Election
Are you ready for the upcoming federal election? Here's what you need to know about job opportunities with Elections Canada and Voting...


Complete Your Post-Secondary Application for the 2025/2026 School Year
The Gitga'at First Nation is now accepting Post-Secondary Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. The deadline is June 30, 2025 ....


Why Harvesting is Still Important Today
Gitga'at members journey to Kiel camp every spring for the start of harvest season. This annual tradition is a time when the community...


Submit an Expression of Interest for the Finance and Audit Committee
The Gitga’at First Nation is looking for one (1) community members to serve on the Finance and Audit Committee as an advisory committee...


ANBT 2025 Recap
What a tournament! The 65th Annual All Native Basketball Tournament ended a few days ago, and it was such an exciting week! The opening...


Gitga'at Annual General Meeting 2025
This year's meeting is just around the corner. Come and get updates on everything happening and upcoming in the Nation. All members 18+...


Update About Gitga'at Development Corporation
Attention Community: There is an important update about the leadership at Gitga’at Development Corporation (GDC). The Nation and GDC...


Technology in Ocean Monitoring
The Gitga'at First Nation has always been deeply connected to the ocean. Today, technology helps ocean stewards protect and understand...


Read the Newest Amhaw
2025's first issue of Amhaw is here, bringing you the latest news and updates from the GFN community! Inside, you'll find information...


Upcoming Marine Emergency Duties Training: March 10-13
The Hecate Strait's Marine Emergency Duties Domestic Vessel Safety (MED-DVS) course takes place from March 10-13, 2025. This training is...


PRIME Learning Group's Skill-Building Opportunities for 2025
PRIME Learning Group’s 2025 Indigenous Skill Development Programs are here. They offer opportunities to grow, learn, and advance your...


How to Take Care of Your Physical, Mental & Emotional Health
Taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. When we think about health, we...


Join Indigenous Tourism BC’s Free HR Webinar Series
Tourism is one of the contributors to the Gitga'at economy. If you work in the tourism industry (or plan to), having some human resources...


Read the Gitga'at First Nation 2023/2024 Annual Report
Whether you're a Gitga'at member, a community partner, or simply interested in the Nation's journey, this report offers a comprehensive...


Helping Youth Succeed: TRICORP's YESS and Blade Runners Programs
TRICORP is helping young people in northwest B.C. find jobs through two programs: Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and Blade...


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...


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...
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