Nisg̱a’a Nation
The Nisg̱a’a Nation nurtures and protects its rich cultural heritage. This website is dedicated to helping Nisg̱a’a citizens strengthen their identity and connect with their community through our language, traditional cultural practices, events, and celebrations.
As Nisg̱a’a, you are part of a vibrant and enduring tradition. Discover who we are, the ancient bonds that unite us, and how we see our world.
Our Home
Ḵ’alii-Aksim-Lisims (the Nass River) flows through a land of sacred mountains and dense forests on Canada’s Pacific Coast. The Nisg̱a’a people have lived in the Nass River Valley since before Tx̱eemsim brought light to the world.
Today, the Nisg̱a’a Nation includes more than 8,000 people residing in the Nisg̱a’a Villages of Ging̱olx, Lax̱g̱alts’ap, Gitwinksihlkw, New Aiyansh, and beyond the Nass Valley in Terrace, Prince Rupert/Port Edward, Greater Vancouver, and across North America.
Our Vision
The Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government is committed to ensuring its programs, services, and day-to-day operations reflect the vision of “Sayt-K’iĺim-G̱oot: one heart, one path, one nation.”
In the spirit of Sayt-K’iĺim-G̱oot, the Nisga’a Nation is a place where:
- our Ayuuk, language, and culture are the foundation of our identity
- learning is a way of life
- we strive for sustainable prosperity and self-reliance
- we inspire trust and understanding through effective communication
- our governance and services evolve to meet our people’s needs.
K’alii-Aksim-Lisims (the Nass River) flows through a land of sacred mountains and dense forests on Canada’s Pacific Coast. The Nisg̱a’a people have lived in the Nass River Valley since before Txeemsim brought light to the world. Today, the Nisg̱a’a Nation includes more than 8,000 people residing in the Nisg̱a’a Villages of Ging̱olx, Lax̱g̱alts’ap, Gitwinksihlkw, Gitlaxt’aamiks (formerly New Aiyansh), and beyond the Nass Valley in Terrace, Prince Rupert/Port Edward, Greater Vancouver, and across North America.
