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Gitga'at First Nation
Band No. 675
PeopleGitga'ata people
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Land[1]
Main reserveKulkayu (Hartley Bay) 4
Land area6.42 km2
Population (2024)[1]
On reserve143
On other land26
Off reserve703
Total population872
Government[1]
ChiefG. Bruce Reece
Tribal Council[1]
Tsimshian Tribal Council
Website
www.gitgaatnation.ca

The Gitga'at First Nation is a Canadian First Nation,[2] also known as the Hartley Bay First Nation.[3] The members of the Gitga'at First Nation are often referred to as Gitka'a'ata. The population of Gitk’a’ata peoples living in Hartley Bay is approximately 140 as of November, 2024.[3][4] There are also about 400-500 Gitk’a’ata peoples living in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, a neighboring territory.[3][5][6] The Gitk’a’ata people have lived in Hartley Bay for hundreds of years, or longer.[3][6] During the COVID-19 pandemic there were requirements for visiting Hartley Bay, such as vaccination status and British Columbian passport.[7]

Economy

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The Gitga'at Nation currently has a tourism-centric economy.[6] Some of the past economies for Hartley Bay were centered around fishing (selling fish, fishing lodges).[5] These methods still generate income in the present.[5] Tourism surrounding fishing lodges emerged in 2009 and became the most prominent source of income. It is still the most prominent.[5] There are also camps that are for recreational and educational activities such as radio and industrial construction.[8]  These camps are usually executed as "boot camps" and are advertised to give job opportunities.[8] There are also constant job postings on the Gitga'at First Nation social media pages.[8]

Geography

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The area of Hartley Bay is large and for the most part undeveloped and forest.[9][5] It is bordered by Prince Rupert, Kitimat, and several islands off the west coast of British Columbia.[9][5]

Government

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The current counsel is made up by Arnold Clifton (Chief Councilor), Cam Hill, Marven Robinson, Bruce Reece, and Simone Reece (councilors).[3] There are representatives known as "Guardians" that work towards preserving and protecting their territory from others that may use harmful ways of getting resources on their territory.[3] In addition to Guardians, the community values its environment and land, so typically the Guardians are focused on any potential threats to the territory.[5][3] The Guardians do many tasks including protecting the ocean from fisheries riding the line of the territory and conducting research to protect coastal habitats and endangered species.[3]

Sports

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The Gitga'at First Nation has participated in the All Native Basketball Tournament.[10]

Relations

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Hartley Bay Indian Band entered a treaty with Canada and British Columbia known as The Gitga'at Treaty.[11] The treaty is still in progress but is gearing towards ownership of certain areas of land and the right to use it as they please (hunt, fish, develop, reserve, etc.)[11]  In 2003, The Hartley Bay Indian Band made a deal with British Columbia to settle a land dispute in for the right to tree cutting licenses and a cash payment.[12]

The Gitga'at First Nation first encountered Europeans in the early 1800s.[5] Katherine Turner has made several dissertations that include the Hartley Bay Band.[5][6]

Indian reserves

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Indian reserves under the administration of the Hartley Bay First Nation are:[13][14]

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References

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  1. ^ "First Nation Detail". Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  2. ^ "First Nation Profiles". fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca. 2008-11-14. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Gitgaat Nation Website | Welcome!". Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  4. ^ "Registered Population". fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca. 2008-11-14. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i Turner, Katherine L.; Berkes, Fikret; Turner, Nancy J. (10 August 2012). "Indigenous perspectives on ecotourism development: a British Columbia case study". Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy. 6 (3): 213–229. doi:10.1108/17506201211258397.
  6. ^ a b c d Turner, Katherine L; Bitonti, Christopher P.H. (10 June 2011). "Conservancies in British Columbia, Canada: Bringing Together Protected Areas and First Nations' Interests". International Indigenous Policy Journal. 2 (2). doi:10.18584/iipj.2011.2.2.3. ProQuest 1400226119.
  7. ^ "GFN COVID Travel Application Forms | Gitgaat Nation Website". Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  8. ^ a b c "Gitga'at First Nation". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  9. ^ a b "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  10. ^ Kelly, Rudy (31 December 2004). "Qualifier champs undefeated". Raven's Eye. ProQuest 204661022.
  11. ^ a b "Gitga'at Treaty | Gitga'at Treaty Website". Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  12. ^ Kennedy, Peter (16 October 2003). "B.C. signs deal giving natives stake in logging: Pact with Gitga'at First Nation aimed at setting stage for treaty talks in province". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. p. B6. ProQuest 1368406959.
  13. ^ First Nation Detail, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
  14. ^ Reserves/Settlements/Villages, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
  15. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Gander Island 14 (Indian reserve)"
  16. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Gill 2 (Indian reserve)"
  17. ^ "Gribble Island IR No. 10". BC Geographical Names.
  18. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kahas 7 (Indian reserve)"
  19. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kayel 8 (Indian reserve)"
  20. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kitkahta 1 (Indian reserve)"
  21. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kulkayu (Hartley Bay) 4 (Indian reserve)"
  22. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kulkayu (Hartley Bay) 4A (Indian reserve)"
  23. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kunhunoan 13 (Indian reserve)"
  24. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Lachkul-jeets 6 (Indian reserve)"
  25. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Lackzuswadda 9 (Indian reserve)"
  26. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Maple Point 11 (Indian reserve)"
  27. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Quaal 3 (Indian reserve)"
  28. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Quaal 3A (Indian reserve)"
  29. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Turtle Point 12 (Indian reserve)"
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