On January 24, 2018, first orders of business at the monthly NLG Executive meeting was a blessing of the Ganim Siwilyeenskw, and a swearing-in ceremony for the Council of Elders. The following are Regular and Alternate appointees that took Oath of Office administered by Noxs Wi-Luugaamiks Hloks, Eva Clayton, President of the Nisga'a Nation.

1. Clyde Garret Davis -  Sim’oogit W’ii Gilaxnamk’ap

2. Jacob Nyce – Sim’oogit Baxk’ap

3. Arnold Harry Martin – Sim’oogit Genuu-Gaak

4. Harry Moore – Sim’oogit Luudisdoos

5. Lorene Plante – Sigidim-nak’ Lootkw

6. Oliver McNeil – Sim’oogit Adaahlgan

7.  Wilma Moore – Sigidim-nak’ Axdii Wil T’aa

8. Lavinia Clayton – Sigidim-nak’ Sim’oogidim Sigidim-nak’

9. Jeffrey Clifford Azak – Sim’oogit Axgwindaskw

   The Council is established pursuant to the Constitution of the Nisga'a Nation and the Nisga'a Government Act to nurture the spirit of the Nisga'a Nation; provide guidance to interpretation of the Ayuuk; and advise Nisga'a Government on matters relating to the traditional values of the Nisga'a Nation.
   

   For more photos of the ceremony, visit our photo album here.