On behalf of Nisga’a Lisims Government and the Nisga’a Nation, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my personal appreciation and thanks to the many individuals who contributed in one way or another to the completion of Hli Goothl Wilp-Adokshl Nisga’a – the Nisga’a Museum.

In order for us to marvel, honour, celebrate and breathe life into the Ancestor‚Äôs Collection -  Anhooya‚Äôahl Ga‚Äôangigatgum‚Äô ‚Äì  it took the hard work, dedication and commitment of many people at various stages and in many areas of expertise to make the Nisga‚Äôa Museum the state of the art facility it is today.

We would like to pay tribute and thank the individuals and companies in the areas of construction, exhibit design and installation, administration and event coordination.  We would especially like to thank the families of all of these people, for the sacrifice they made by way of time away from their loved ones who so generously gave their time and commitment to the completion of the Nisga‚Äôa Museum.

The completion of the Nisga‚Äôa Museum is the realization of a long-standing dream of many generations of Nisga‚Äôa leaders.  Our ancestors, whose collection, Anhooya‚Äôahl Ga‚Äôangigatgum‚Äô the Museum now houses would be proud.

The compilation of this Special Edition Newsletter is intended to provide recognition for the hard work and dedication of the many men and women who worked so tirelessly on the completion of the Nisga’a Museum.

On behalf of the Nisga‚Äôa Nation I would like to thank everyone who worked on the project. 

Respectfully,
Nisga’a Lisims Government
H. Mitchell Stevens, President

Administration
Nisga’a Administration: Wilp Si’ayuukhl Nisga’a, NLG Executive, Capital Finance Commission
Nisga’a Museum Staff: Nicholette Prince, Esther Adams
Nisga’a Art Collection: Eva Clayton
Laxgalts’ap Village Government: Angus Stevens, Bonnie Stevens, Receptionist
Elan Travel: Barb Petrick

Construction
Project Management: Dan Schweng, Dennis Palmu, Gene Miller, Melvin Leeson
Hillel Architecture Inc.: Peter Hardcastle
Adventure Paving: Dante Massari, Devin Griffin, John Franco, Carroll Swim, Gary Dickinson, Chris Kerpil, Ken Pipe
West Fraser Concrete: Jeff Leason, Daniel Ridsdale, Steve M., Cole R., John Riddell
H.J. Construction: Jerry Deboo, H. Munk, Greg Deboo, Lyle Stevens
101 Industries Ltd.: Mark Harnadek, Gerry Lamming, Maurice Fugere, Larry Glover, Jason Precepa, Eugene Adams, Brant Pritchard, Gordon Birch, Larry Gagnon, Bill Thornton, Cody Pritchard
All West Glass: Terry Dickerson, Nathan Perry, Rob Chappell, Norm White, Keith Fell, Jamie Krenz
West Cana: Doug Engstrom, Graeme Laurson, Brett Kehler, Mark Dow
West Isle: Doug Wallis, John Houle, Yos Iruretagoyena, Mike Kent, Mel Leeson, Matthew Locke, Darren Parker, Jim & Patty Ruston, Derrick Thompson, Morgan Wight
Leviton: Gord Rose
Detec Moisture Intrusion Solutions: Francis Perez
Graydon: Murray Schwenning, Sandor Komlos, Bob Turner, Robin Casey, Jr., Brett Walker, Laudo Botelho
Your Décor: Rob Nomandy, Gerry Gagnon, Rod Steele, Keith Webb, Jason Mcclellan
Control Solutions: Stephen Guise, Norm Smith, Will Puckering
Eby & Sons Construction
Ex Cel Acoustic: Guy Fulljames, Michael Fulljames, Duane Eastman, John Scanlon, Jeff Bartram, Merv Padalec, Cody Leslie, Dave Cake, Myles Richard, John Castle, Tim Tobin, Rob Hebb
Casey’s Welding: Robin Casey, Sr.
Site Coordinator: Melvin Leeson
Local Labourers: Charlene Ousey, Russell Woods, Collier Bright, Randy Peters, Marvin Stevens, Darren McNeil, Aaron Martin, Marlene Moore, Mark Wilson, Hugh Woods, Blair Davis, Lloyd Mercer, Barry Morven, Edward Adams, Russell Guno, Jalen Bright, Paul Martin, Lester Robinson, David Robinson, Harvey Bright, Calvin McNeil, Gerald Robinson, Albert Stephens, George McKay, Lawrence Stephens, Leon Stevens, Elton Stephens, Brian Scow, Ray Scow, Dakota Ousey, William Morrison, Robert Moore, Don Moore, Mark Davis, Michael Ousey, Ron Sampare, Stuart Stephens, Tyson Morgan, Dan Moore, Conrad Campbell, Chelsie Sampare, Larry Martin, Jason McKay, Lewis McKay, Randy Sampare, Lorne Haizimsque, Gerald Stevens, Bill Leeson, Thomas George, James Lincoln, Jeremiah Moore, Alfred Stewart, Trinity Stephens, Barb Edgar (volunteer), Cheyenne Edgar (volunteer), Garret Schweng (volunteer)
NLG Maintenance: Hugh Woods, Dean Haizimsque
Greenville Log Home Project: Norman Brown, Leah Percival, Jason McKay, Paul Mercer, Jr., Walter McMillan, Francis Morven, Gary Marvin Guno, Dean Haizimsque, Quentin Moore, Danny Guno, Duane Eli

Exhibit Design and Installation
Fran Johnson, Charlene Ousey
Payton Communications: Brian Payton
Printing Ink. Bonnie Spence, Lee Edwards
Permel Engraving Ltd. Graig Fotheringham
Trim-Time Signs: Larry Graig
Traditions Consulting Inc.: Kevin Neary, Brendan Neary
Photography: Gary Fiegehan, Jim Stone
Nisga’a Language: Ts’aa Gabin – Verna Williams
Alan Graves Design: Alan Graves, Nickolas Graves, Pat Scott, Robert Byers, David Seager, J.K. Hutchins
Nisga’a Carvers (Raven Beak): Calvin McNeil, Gerald Robinson, George McKay, Albert Stephens Jr., Eric Clayton, Gerald Clayton
Skipp Design Inc. Jim Skipp, Kirsten Skipp, Alice Clayton, Lily Harned
Blanchette Press: Kim Blanchette, Marke Blanchette, Matt Blanchette, Nick Knowlden, Jack Philips, Lora Clark
Star Led & Print Corp. Verne Fidis, Andrew Lau, Garry Hubbe

Event Coordination
Nisga’a Lisims Government: Council of Elders
Communications: Bobby Clark, Eric Grandison , Jim Stone, Shelley Johnson
Human Resources: Pamela Wright, Cindy Clayton
NLG Staff Volunteers: Daphne Robinson, Nita Morven, Maxine Azak, Faith Tait, Renata Moore, Jacqueline Gosnell, Elizabeth Robinson, Selina Fisher, Sally Nyce, Roberta Clayton, Ben Davidson, Winnie Morven, Bert Mercer, Kristy Johnson, Josie Casey, Marietta McKay, Alicia Stevens, Akimi Okabe, Tanya Clayton, Paul Mercer, Edna Tait, Sam Coggins, Cheryl Tait, Pamela Grant
Nisga’a Youth Councils: Micheal Morgan, Kim Azak, Simon Calder, Jolene Sampare, Arthur Johnson, Gitlaxt’aamiks Youth Council
Laxgalts’ap Village Government: Gloria Murdoch-Smith, Angus Stevens, Nancy Moore, Work Program Employees
Food: Women of Laxgalts’ap
Parking & Security: Gitxat’in Volunteer Fire Dept.
Shuttle Service: Nisga’a Village shuttle buses
Entertainment: Nisga’a Cultural Dancers, Nisga’a Mass Band, NESS Band
Canadian Forces: LS Arnie Stewart, Jr., LS Katerina Stewart, LS Tyrel Janzen, LS Erwin Alexander Jr., AS Greg Moore, Cpl Jonathan Moore
Webcast & Video Footage: School District #92 (Nisga’a)
Gingolx Media Centre: Charles Moore
Gift Art & Design: 2009 NLG Cedar Crafts Project, Merlin Robinson
Cedar Ribbon Donors: Daniel Wilson, Peter McKay
Easy Rent Tents, West Point Rentals, Sight & Sound