Lax̱g̱alts’ap is a vibrant community in the Nass Valley steeped in rich cultural heritage and traditions that offers a full range of cultural, social, recreational, and political services and facilities.
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Laxgalts’ap Elders Mother’s Day Crafts

< 1200
The Nisga’a people have lived at or near Laxgaltsʼap since time before memory, according to Nisga’a oral history.
1700
A typical year for the Nisga’a in, say, 1700, would be shaped by movements through the valley to harvest and process food. The Nisga’a system relied on complex kinship relations or mutual arrangements, as determined and dictated by Ayuukhl Nisga’a (the law of the people).
1741
In 1741, the first European reached Nisga’a territory and about fifty years later, the British arrived, Hudson’s Bay Company set up trading posts along the Nass River, missionaries arrived, and a gold rush triggered an influx of prospectors.
2000
In May 2000, the Nisga’a Treaty came into effect, after a long journey of petitions, landmark court battles, and steadfast commitment to sovereignty. It was the first modern treaty in British Columbia and made news around the world.
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NEST – Needing Assistance?
NEST – Needing Assistance?
We will be in Laxgalts'ap on Thursday May 1 at 2:00 - 4:00 at LVG Contact: Raven Guno 250-633-3000 Employment Advisor
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Wedding Tony Gosnell/Sabrina Stephens
Son of Frank Gosnell and Kate Mercer Daughter of Mayne & Glenna Stephens Terrace BC
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Youth Council Information Session / Meeting
Youth Council Information Session / Meeting
Tuesday May 6, from 6 - 7 pm. Open to youth aged 15 - 29. Come out to discuss events and opportunities
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Stonemoving
Stonemoving
Wilps Aama Gat - Laxgibuu For the Late: Gary Stephens, Richard Watts, Charlie Soloman Watts Laxgalts'ap
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June 2025 Social Assistance Dates
Monthly Renewal Deadline - Wednesday May 14th Social Assistance - Wednesday May 21st Late Renewal Cheque Issue - Wednesday May 28th
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Chief and Council Regular Council Business Meeting
Chief and Council Regular Council Business Meeting
Chief and council meet on the third Wednesday and Thursday of every month, usually from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to attend meetings. Thursday is dedicated...
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Wedding Charles Robinson/Vanessa Smythe
Son of the Late Alfred & Belinda Robinson Daughter of William & Leah Smythe Ceremony in Gingolx Banquet & Dance in Laxgalts'ap
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Chief and Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
Chief and Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
Chief and council meet on the third Wednesday and Thursday of every month, usually from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to attend meetings. Wednesday is generally...
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11th Annual Salmon Fest
Gitmaxmak'ay Nisga'a Dancers & Society Cultural Dance Celebration Jim Ciccone Civic Center