Git'luuhl'um'hetxwit Media

18/03/2023

We, the Git'luuhl'um'hetxwit, stand together in triumph and heartfelt appreciation, commemorating the momentous occasion of attaining permanent custody of our Gitxsan princess.

This triumph would not have been possible without the unwavering commitment of the Gitanmaax Band Council, who worked tirelessly to navigate the complex and often challenging legal landscape surrounding this case. We express our deepest thanks to everyone involved in safeguarding our young princesses' future, ensuring her connection to her ancestral roots, while upholding the rights and dignity of our people.

This milestone represents a significant step forward in the ongoing struggle to protect the cultural identity of Indigenous children in our communities. As our princess embarks on a new chapter of her life, surrounded by the love and support of her maternal family, we are reminded of the importance of perseverance and unity in advocating for the rights of our people.

While we rejoice in our princesses’ return, we recognize that numerous children remain separated from their ancestral roots, reminding us that our mission is far from complete; nevertheless, we remain steadfast and resolute, confident that through our collective determination, we shall reunite our children with their families and heritage, preserving our legacy as Gitxsan for future generations.

10/03/2023

"We don’t want the C-IRG army back on our territory again.”

Community-Industry Response Group not welcome on Gitxsan lands, say chiefs

02/03/2023

Git'luuhl'um'hetxwit Response to Enbridge requesting an Emergency Permit Extension from the B.C. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, George Hayman.

We were notified by the province of this application on February 27, 2023. We were told the window for Indigenous consultation and input ends on March 3, 2023. We issued this response today, on March 1, 2023.

This project would cross Gitxsan land, including the Babine, Skeena, and Kispiox rivers.

Enbridge names the following huwilp as being directly affected: "Geel, Nii Kyap, Gitludahl, Tsa Buk, Gwii Yeehl, Wii Gyet, xGwoimtxw, Wii Mugulsw, Haiwaas, Miluulak, and Delgamuukw."

Enbridge names the following huwilp as having lax'yip in close proximity to the project: "Antgililbix, Wii Gaak, Wii Minosik, Luutkudziiwus, Kliiyem Lax Haa, Gyologyet, Djogaslee, Lelt, Mauus, Yal, Tenim Gyet, Wii Eelast, Giist, Baskyasinhlikit, and Gwininitxw."

Aside from the huwilp listed, there is no doubt that a project of this scale would impact all wilp up and down stream. Everyone has a say in the well-being of our salmon and the many other important species that could be impacted by this decision.

For more details listen to the video, or read the response itself posted in the comments section. If any Gitxsan want to reach out and/or receive a copy and/or template of this response, message this account.

Hooxi'i

30/01/2023

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Looking to get some fun designs out to the public and also release some informative street wear shedding light to issues we face as Indigenous peoples. Yinka has fundraisers lined up for two Wet’suwet’en families that had their loved ones taken away due to police violence/neglect. With the success of this go fund me, I’ll be able to release those memorial tees to the public.

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19/11/2022

An update and message of gratitude from Hoox'k'i'y of the Git'luuhl'um'hetxwit. A great Hamiyaa for all of your continued support of land back related efforts. Our crew is working hard on many projects, and kind folks chipping in, whether it's through funds or effort, is what makes it all possible. Stay tuned!

16/03/2022

Speeches by Don Ryan (Maas Gaak, now holding the name of Hanaamukw) and Herb George (Satsan), in the feast hall following the 1997 Delgamuukw-Gisday'wa decision.

"I look at all the house groups of the Gitxsan. How are we going to take this victory now, how are we going to use it? The court came really close to saying to you - you have absolute victory, you have absolute title, and you have absolute government, your law has prevailed. The court stopped short of that, and we can force that issue, but it doesn't really make sense unless we see all of the house groups take on the responsibility of the laws, and take it forward. You can't sit and wait for the office that we've got in town, you can't sit and wait for the litigation team, you can't sit and wait for the legal team to do that. It has to come from all the house groups that are here today." - Don Ryan

Some parts of the video were not transferable to the the age of the VHS tapes, but the audio is complete.

09/03/2022

From the archives,
DAXGYET Vol.1, Issue 1
September 1994

A glimpse into the rich history of the Gitxsan resistance.

04/02/2022

Gitxsan All-Clans Railfest Update - February 3, 2022

24/01/2022

Git'luuhl'um'hetxwit house member, is one of many Land Defenders featured in the recent Al Jazeera article by , titled 'We are the Power'. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2022/1/24/we-are-the-power-canadas-indigenous-land-defenders-fight-on

“This fight is far from over, those RCMP officers don’t belong here,” he says. “This is unceded Gitxsan Laxyip and over there is unceded Wet’suwet’en Yintah and they will know that there are consequences for their actions. This is not a matter to be resolved in the judiciary, these are international matters in which the crown has an obligation to meet directly with our leaders. We are sovereign people.” - Kolin

21/01/2022

An update from Spookw regarding the ongoing legal battle between the Gitxsan and CN Rail.

The recent statement from CN not proceeding with criminal charges may prove to be misleading, and as a result, the Gitxsan prepare to bring the full weight of our unextinguished title and Ayookw (Gitxsan Law) into play.

17/01/2022

An update from Kai Nagata regarding the legal battle between CN Rail and the Gitxsan.

Kai tweets:

Private prosecution for criminal contempt HALTED.

Gitxsan land defenders have camped by the railway for two months in temperatures down to -35°C, a rugged show of tenacity matched by $100,000 in donations from the public for their legal defence.

On Friday, CN Rail blinked.

"In a statement to Castanet News on Friday, CN Rail said it will not wield the power granted to them.

“CN is satisfied that this injunction was ultimately enforced and does not intend to pursue criminal contempt against the protesters,” the company said in a one-line statement to Castanet News."

There is still a lot of work to do overturning CN's injunction on Gitxsan territory and ending the outrageous practice of private prosecution by corporations in B.C.

But this is a victory worth celebrating.

CN Rail could still try to prosecute Gitxsan people for civil contempt, but that opens the question of who is trespassing here.

CN could try to proceed with their $200m+ lawsuit for damages – that opens the question of how much they owe Indigenous people all over the continent.

I know Simogyet Spookw is ready to go to trial either way.

But if I were advising Bill Gates (CN Rail's largest investor) I would say fighting the Gitxsan in court is a dangerous gamble.

15/01/2022

Live from Wet'suwet'en Territories.

14/01/2022

Community fundraising post:

Fundraising travel costs for a traditional cedar strip canoe making course. Graham of the Gitxsan nation plans to bring this knowledge back to our territories.

Graham is a Fireweed and has supported the Git'luuhl'um'hetxwit as our extended family from Gitsegukla. Please help us remove the burdon of his travels, as he prepares to travel south to learn from the masters.

E-transfer to: [email protected]

07/01/2022

We pay our respects to Simoigyet Delgamuukw and Wilps' Delgamuukw of Anspayaxw. Earl's dedication to our culture and way of life has paved the way for many generations of Gitxsan. If not for such giants, we would not be here today. As the younger generations, we will do our best to keep the fire burning and honor the memory of those who showed us the way.

This is a speech by Delgamuukw from June 25th, 1993, following a victory at the BC Court of Appeals. "Our rights still flow, and they will flow forever".

07/01/2022

An update regarding the ongoing legal battles with CN Rail and Canada. The Gitxsan position is firm, these are unceded lands and we will continue to push for title. The Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en have never surrendered a single inch of our territories.

Posted • Met w Gitxsan Hereditary Chief Spookw, Wolf Clan. Was arrested in 2020 on his own unceded territories (has never been arrested prior) for blocking CN rail w others in solidarity with Wet’suewet’en land defenders. Now a judge wants to press criminal charges & have CN prosecute! Insane

05/01/2022

Ama sa. There will be a gathering at the New Town overpass today to honor Delgamuukw and his family as they bring him home from Smithers. We have heard that they are in their way now.

Hamiyaa.