Gitxaala Nation

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]

Location of Gitxaala Nation

Governance

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

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

• Kitkatla (band)