The Gitxaała Nation is a First Nations government located in the village of Lach Klan (also called Kitkatla on Canadian maps), in the North Coast region of the Canadian province of British Columbia.[1]

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Location of Gitxaala Nation

Governance

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The Gitxaała Nation has a Governing Council consisting of seven elected members and a Hereditary Table (Na hali Txooxgm sayt wan Sm'gygyet). The Governing Council is responsible for the administration of programs and services such as housing, public works and health services. The Hereditary Table serves an advisory role to the Governing Council and decides on the distribution of resources and territory.[2]

Governing Council members

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Position Name
Chief Councillor Linda Innes
Deputy Chief Councillor Bruce Innes
Councillor Keith Innes
Councillor Philip Gamble
Councillor Joe Lewis Sr.
Councillor Warren Nelson
Youth Councillor Edgar George Jr.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Gitxaała Nation | BC Assembly of First Nations". bcafn.ca. British Columbia Assembly of First Nations. Archived from the original on January 7, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  2. ^ "Gitxaala | Governance". Gitxaala Nation. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
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