Gitanyow First Nation
Gitxsan band government in British Columbia, Canada
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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]
Logo of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs | |
| People | Gitxsan |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kitwanga |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Land[1] | |
| Main reserve | Gitanyow 1 |
| Other reserve(s) | Gitanyow 2, 3A
|
| Land area | 8.5 km2 |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
| On reserve | 355 |
| On other land | 32 |
| Off reserve | 476 |
| Total population | 863 |
| Government[1] | |
| Chief | Jacqueline Smith |
| Council | 2023-2025
|
| Tribal Council[1] | |
| Gitksan Local Government Services Society | |
| Website | |
| www | |
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
Treaty Process
They are in Stage 4 of the BC Treaty Process.[3]
History
Demographics
As of March 2025, Gitanyow First Nation has 863 registered members. Of those members, 355 live on reserve, and 508 live off-reserve.[1]
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