Special Assemblies of the Nisga’a Nation are provided for by the Nisga’a Constitution.

In May 2014, the Nisga’a Nation gathered for a Special Assembly in Gitwinksihlkw for several

days to discuss central issues facing the Nation.

In respect of that Assembly, this report summarizes and identifies:

• the key issues that were articulated by Nisga’a citizens,

• the responses by NLG in relation to the issues identified, and

• the particular actions items that were, from the record of proceedings, items which

respondents indicated that Nisga’a citizens could expect to see some form of follow up.

Where possible, the report has attempted to incorporate the language of the speaker i.e. to

use their words and expressions. Minor edits have been made for clarity, and some duplicated

questions and responses omitted. Where there may appear to be ungrammatical expressions, this

is often due to notes which attempt to capture the actual speaking style of the speaker or which

occasionally capture comments in point form.

It is hoped that this report will provide:

• a review of some of the key issues that arose from the conference to ensure that

the comments of Nisga’a citizens are afforded an opportunity to be heard,

• information in response to these questions and comments, and

• identify any actions items to ensure that any such topics are identified and followed-up on.