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Nass River The Nass River flows approximately 420 kilometres from its headwaters at Magoonl Lisims to the sea at the village of Gingolx. Because of the superior management of the watershed, the Nass River produces some of the highest quality salmon in the world. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

The Nass River A view of the upper Nass River as it winds its way through ancient forests. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Nisg̱a’a Memorial Lava Bed Park The 179 kilometre Nisg̱a’a Memorial Lava Bed Park park is a “Class A” provincial park. It is jointly managed by Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government and British Columbia. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government The Parliament Building of the Nisg̱a’a Nation is located in the Nisga’a Village of Gitlaxt’aamiks. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Nisg̱a’a Museum Hli Goothl Wilp-Adokshl Nisg̱a’a (Nisga’a Museum), home of the Ancestors’ Collection — over 300 priceless artifacts displayed again in their place of origin. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Saltwater Chief Detail of the “Saltwater Chief” a Nisg̱a’a chieftain’s throne from the Ancestors’ Collection in the Nisg̱a’a Museum. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Nisg̱a’a Museum Nisg̱a’a Chief depicted with his worldly possessions in the Ancestors’ Collection at the Nisg̱a’a Museum. Credit: Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Nisg̱a’a Museum Nisg̱a’a masks over-looking the entrance to the Ancestors’ Collection at the Nisg̱a’a Museum. Credit: Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

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Nass R. from road to Gingolx

The Nisg̱a’a Land Question Resolving the Nisg̱a’a Land Question was a task taken to heart by our Nisg̱a’a men and women. L-R: Dr. Frank Calder, Hubert Doolan, Senator Guy Williams, Eli Gosnell, unknown, William McKay, and James Gosnell. Credit: Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government

Nisg̱a’a Land Committee The Nisg̱a’a Land Commit- tee of 1913. (L-R) 4th row: Charlie Elliot, Mark Smith, Brian Peal, Charlie Brown, William Stevens. 3rd row: Mattew Russ, Jeremiah Clayton, Charlie Davis, Leonard Douglas, Benjamin Benson, George Pollard. 2nd row: Benjamin Monroe, Peter Calder, William Lincoln, George Woodfield, Lazarus Moody, Andrew Mercer, William Angus, Alfred McKay, George Eli, Johnny Moore. 1st row: Paul Mercer, John Wesley, Steven Allan, Arthur Calder (Dr. Frank Calders Dad), Charlie Barton, William Foster, Sam Pollard, William McNeil. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government

James Gosnell Nisg̱a’a President, James Gosnell, when asked by Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau to explain the Nisg̱a’a postion regarding the Land Question — thundered out the famous phrase, “We own this land, lock, stock, and barrel…” Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government

Gitlaxt’aamiks The old Nisg̱a’a Village of Gitlaxt’aamiks, gracing the banks of the mighty Nass River. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government

Sim’oogit James Ksdiyaawaḵ (Chief James Percival). Lax̱g̱ibuu from Gitlax̱t’aamiks, surrounded by his family and belongings, 1903. Credit Nisga’a Lisims Government

Dr. Frank Calder, Nisg̱a’a President Emeritus Dr. Frank Calder after whom the famous Calder Case is named, outside the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa for the Nisg̱a’a Final Agreement third reading debate November,1999. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Ottawa Throne Speech The Nisg̱a’a delegation led by Dr. Joseph Gosnell and Herbert Morven at the Throne Speech in Ottawa, October 12, 1999. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Nisg̱a’a Pts’aan Nisg̱a’a Pts’aan (totem poles) watchover a car coming onto the bridge over the Nass River leading into the Nisg̱a’a Village of Gitwinksihlkw. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Nisg̱a’a Pts’aan Raising Nisg̱a’a chiefs, elders, matriarchs, youth, and guests celebrate the raising of a Pts’aan (totem pole) in Gitwinksihlkw. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Canoe Carving There is a renaissance of Nisg̱a’a carving. We are seeing the great river and ocean-going canoes being brought back to life. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Smoked Salmon K’ayukws (strips of filleted salmon) in a Nisg̱a’a smokehouse. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Nass River The Nass River and surrounding lands have provided for the Nisg̱a’a people since time immemorial. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Petroglyphs Petroglyphs on a rock outcrop in the Nass River are easily visible when wet. They are thought to be reproductions of hayatskw (copper shields), which represented great wealth and prestige. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Mountains A spectacular aerial view of mountain ranges in Nisg̱a’a territory. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Saviour Fish This small smelt like fish called saak or oolichan (the saviour fish) are known for their critical role in feeding Nisg̱a’a people in the new year. They are are also prized for their oil. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Nisg̱a’a Museum Amiilukw (masks) were used by halayt (Nisg̱a’a shamans) in their work, and for ceremonial dancing. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Nass River, from Gitwinksihlkw bridge

Hoobiyee A member of the Four Crest Dancers performs at a Hoobiyee (Nisg̱a’a New Year) celebration. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Button Blanket Detail of a traditional Nisg̱a’a button blanket. The blankets are red and black, with men’s blankets being primarily black and women’s blankets red. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Throne Speech Ottawa Nisg̱a’a chiefs and members of the negotiating team outside the entrance to the parliament building in Ottawa, for the Throne Speech, October 12, 1999. Credit Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government / Gary Fiegehen

Chief Israel Sgat’iin Nisga’a Chief Israel Sgat’iin in Gitlaxt’aamiks, wearing a “silver tipped” grizzly bear robe, circa 1912. Credit Nisga’a Lisims Government

Chief Txaalaxhatkw Nisga’a Chief Txaalaxhatkw (Frank Bolton), of the Eagle Clan of Gitlaxt'aamiks, wearing a cedar shoulder sash and ermine cape, holding two raven rattles. Credit Nisga’a Lisims Government — Chief Txaalaxhatkw Nisga’a Chief Txaalaxhatkw (Frank Bolton), of the Eagle Clan of Gitlaxt’aamiks, wearing a cedar shoulder sash and ermine cape, holding two raven rattles. Credit Nisga’a Lisims Government

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 recorded time.

The Nisg̱a’a Final Agreement, British Columbia’s first modern treaty, recognizes Nisg̱a’a Lands and Nisg̱a’a Government. An example of hope, trust, and cooperation, the Nisg̱a’a Final Agreement is being studied by governments and Indigenous people the world over.

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