Nisga’a Artist Norman Tait to Receive BC Achievement Award

BC Achievement Foundation

VANCOUVER - Premier Christy Clark and British Columbia Achievement Foundation Chair Keith Mitchell today announced the 2012 BC Creative Achievement Award recipients for First Nations' Art.

"We are honored to recognize the six artists named today for their creative excellence and cultural contributions," said Premier Clark. "We all celebrate the traditional and contemporary interpretations of the stories of the First Nations from across the Province."

Museum Hours of Operation

The Nisga'a Museum will be closed for maintenance this week of October 22-26, 2012.

NOTE: As of November 1, 2012 the Museum is Officially Closed but will accept Visitors by ADVANCED bookings only. Museum Hours of Operation are normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  with the last tour at 4:00 p.m.

Please call to book your visit at 250 633 3050.

Dress for the Cause 2012

Nisga'a Lisims Government and Nisga'a Elections staff participate in the Breast Cancer Society of Canada's Dress for the Cause 2012.

Centre in the Speaker's Chair is Cindy Clayton, who today is celebrating her third year of being cancer free!

NLG staff have participated in the Society's Dress for the Cause campaign since 2006 and through individual staff donations have contributed over $3,500 in 6 years!

NLG Participates in the Great British Columbia Shake Out!

At 10:18am on October 18, 2012, Nisga’a Lisims Government along with other organizations such as Village Governments, schools within each Nisga’a village, Nisga’a Valley Health Authority and even the Headstart/Nusery Schools participated in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut - an annual earthquake preparedness exercise.

The 'Drop, Cover & Hold On' exercise was a great opportunity to promote awareness on the importance of being prepared. Many participating staff had fun, but also took the time to debrief on the overall exercise.

LISIMS RCMP UNVEILS NEW ART ADDITION TO DETACHMENT

Gitlaxt’aamix - On October 12, 2012 Sgt. Donovan Tait hosted ceremonies to unveil a new piece of art that will adorn the Lisims RCMP Detachment, a print designed by Nisga’a artist Brad Percival.

GINGOLX OFFICIALLY OPENS COMMUNITY HALL– NLG PRESENTS $20,000 TO THE COMMUNITY

Gingolx, October 13, 2012 ‚Äì Gingolx officially opened its community Hall on Saturday and welcomed the many gathered to witness this important community event.   One of the key highlights of the event was the presentation by NLG of $20,000 to contribute towards sports and recreation activities.

NOTICE OF VOTING OPPORTUNITIES for the Regular Election of Nisga'a Government

Notice in Accordance with Nisga‚Äôa Law 

NOTICE OF VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

FOR THE REGULAR ELECTION OF

NISGA’A GOVERNMENT

 

Advance Voting Opportunity

The advance voting opportunity for the regular election of NisÞa’a Government will take place on:

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

8:00 am to 8:00 pm

The advance voting opportunity will be held at:

 

PRESS RELEASE Joint Enforcement during Hunting Season in the Nass Valley

Gitlaxt’aamiks, BC – October 15, 2012 The Nisga’a Lisims Government (NLG) Department of Resource Enforcement along with the Lisims/Nass Valley RCMP, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Conservation Officer Service will be joining forces during the upcoming hunting season in the Nass Valley.

There will be random road-blocks set-up in high visibility areas to educate and inform all visitors and local sportsmen surrounding the upcoming season.

Moving Toward a Stronger Future

15 Nisga'a youth and youth workers participated in a 3-day leadership workshop entitled "Moving Toward A Stronger Future" at Nisga'a Lisims Government this week.

Participants engaged in various activities including a presentation on the effects of Residential School; a 'where I am now, where I want to be' visioning exercise; and various other leadership activities, projects and presentation.

Si'aamhl Wilsim'!

REMINDER of the Opening of the Gingolx Community Centre

Ceremony begins at 2pm with outdoor activities which include the Blessing of the new Fire Truck.

Dinner will be served at 5:00pm and the doors open at 4:00pm

Entertainment by all local community choirs; Concert Band; Cultural Canders and other local entertainers

Please come and help us celebrate this wonderful day in our community!

- George R. Moore, Village Administrator

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