A magnitude 7.5 earthquake that occurred at approximately 1:00am on January 5, 2013 in Alaska approximately 300km north of Prince Rupert was felt strongly by Nass Valley residents. 

Emergency Management personnel at Nisga'a Lisims Government and each Nisga'a Village Government quickly responded to monitor tsunami warning alerts and coordinate evacuation of coastal communities, namely the Nisga'a Village of Gingolx.

Residents of Gingolx quickly coordinated evacuation of approximately 300 residents to higher ground above the community.

Please refer to the link below to read the full article:

http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Double+whammy+severe+strain+norovirus+hits/7773288/story.html

Notice in Accordance with Nisga’a Law

NOTICE OF VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

FOR THE BY-ELECTION FOR THE

NISGA’A VILLAGE GOVERNMENT OF

GITWINKSIHLKW

Advance Voting Opportunity

The advance voting opportunity for the by-election of three Village Councillors for the Nisga’a Village Government of Gitwinksihlkw will take place on:

Monday, January 21, 2013

Communiqué

January 3rd, 2013

To: Nisga’a membership

From: Nisga’a Administrative Decisions Review Board

Re: Office Hours , extension.

Hello and Happy New Year.

Please be advised the hours of the Nisga’a Administrative Decisions Review Board, has been extended on the following Dates:

Date: January 3rd, 2013. Time: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm

Date: January 4th, 2013. Time: 9:00 am t0 8:00 pm