Gitanmaax

Preferred Name:
Gitanmaax
Alternative Name:
Variation Getamax, Getanmas, Getanmax, Kitanman; Amalgamated Hazelton & Kisgegas (1949) (Variation Kesgogas, Kitsegas); Formerly Hazelton (Pre-1978); Meaning "People Who Fish With Burning Torches"
Language:
Gitsenimx
BC Regional Office:
Skeena (Smithers)
Region:
North Coast
Reserve Land Area:2,377.80 ha
Chief:
Kirsten Barnes
Council:
Kirsten Barnes, Robin Mowatt, Nathan Combs, Jaclyn Whitecotton, Lawrence Patsey, Theresa Jack, Tracey Woods, Ross McRae, Celia Sterritt, Jackie Green, Shelley Johnson, Mavis Sebastian
Governance Structure:
Indian Act
Address: P.O. Box 440
Hazelton
V0J 1Y0
Community Description

The Gitanmaax Band is a band government of the Gitxsan people, based near the meeting of the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers, adjacent to the village of Hazelton and 5 km west of New Hazelton, in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. Our vision is to restore and maintain healthy traditional community values; while actively participating in the new economy.

Treaty or Tribal Association
Gitxsan