Nisga’a Village of Laxgalts’ap

Lax̱g̱alts’ap is a vibrant community in the Nass Valley steeped in rich cultural heritage and traditions that offers a full range of cultural, social, recreational, and political services and facilities.

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9th June 2026

Call For Expressions of Interest: Nisg̱a’a Mural Artwork

June 9, 2026 CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Nisg̱a’a Mural Artwork Lax̱g̱alts’ap Village Government is seeking submissions of Expressions of…

25th May 2026

Lax̱g̱alts’ap Youth Mentorship Program – July – September 2026

Lax̱g̱alts’ap Village Government is excited to announce the launch of a Summer 2026 Youth Mentorship Program for youth ages 10…

11th May 2026

Celebrating Success Series

Lax̱g̱alts’ap Village Government is very happy to feature the four Lax̱g̱alts’ap Nisg̱a’a citizens who have responded to our call for…

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About Laxgalts’ap

Lax̱g̱alts’ap Village Government (LVG) is a Nisg̱a’a community of 600 members, governed by seven elected leaders. Our leaders consist of six Councillors and one Chief Councillor which govern the affairs of Lax̱g̱alts’ap. LVG is operated under the Nisg̱a’a Nation laws. The LVG administration oversees various departments including housing, education, social assistance, economic development, daycare, finance, and municipal services, ensuring comprehensive service delivery to the community. The Village is renowned for its commitment to maintaining the cultural practices, language, and ceremonies that are integral to Nisga’a life.

< 1200

The Nisga’a people have lived at or near Laxgaltsʼap since time before memory, according to Nisga’a oral history.

1700

A typical year for the Nisga’a in, say, 1700, would be shaped by movements through the valley to harvest and process food. The Nisga’a system relied on complex kinship relations or mutual arrangements, as determined and dictated by Ayuukhl Nisga’a (the law of the people).

1741

In 1741, the first European reached Nisga’a territory and about fifty years later, the British arrived, Hudson’s Bay Company set up trading posts along the Nass River, missionaries arrived, and a gold rush triggered an influx of prospectors.

2000

In May 2000, the Nisga’a Treaty came into effect, after a long journey of petitions, landmark court battles, and steadfast commitment to sovereignty. It was the first modern treaty in British Columbia and made news around the world.

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Calendar of Events

Month

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
		1 event 1 1 event, 1 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Canada Day Statutory Holiday – LVG Office Closure July 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Canada Day Statutory Holiday – LVG Office Closure	0 events 2 0 events, 2	0 events 3 0 events, 3	0 events 4 0 events, 4	0 events 5 0 events, 5
0 events 6 0 events, 6	1 event 7 1 event, 7 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Elders Hair Cuts with Pearl Mercer July 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Elders Hair Cuts with Pearl Mercer The Lax̱g̱alts’ap Adult In-Home Care Program will be offering FREE HAIR CUTS FOR ELDERS 60+!!!	0 events 8 0 events, 8	0 events 9 0 events, 9	0 events 10 0 events, 10	0 events 11 0 events, 11	0 events 12 0 events, 12
0 events 13 0 events, 13	0 events 14 0 events, 14	1 event 15 1 event, 15 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Chief and Council Committee of the Whole Meeting July 15 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Chief and Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Chief and council meet on the third Wednesday and Thursday of every month, usually from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to attend meetings. Wednesday is generally...	1 event 16 1 event, 16 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Chief and Council Regular Council Business Meeting July 16 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Chief and Council Regular Council Business Meeting Chief and council meet on the third Wednesday and Thursday of every month, usually from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to attend meetings. Thursday is dedicated...	0 events 17 0 events, 17	0 events 18 0 events, 18	0 events 19 0 events, 19
0 events 20 0 events, 20	0 events 21 0 events, 21	0 events 22 0 events, 22	0 events 23 0 events, 23	0 events 24 0 events, 24	0 events 25 0 events, 25	0 events 26 0 events, 26
0 events 27 0 events, 27	0 events 28 0 events, 28	0 events 29 0 events, 29	0 events 30 0 events, 30	0 events 31 0 events, 31

There are no events on this day.

July 1

July 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Canada Day Statutory Holiday – LVG Office Closure

There are no events on this day.

July 7

July 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Elders Hair Cuts with Pearl Mercer

There are no events on this day.

July 15

July 15 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Chief and Council Committee of the Whole Meeting

July 16

July 16 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Chief and Council Regular Council Business Meeting

There are no events on this day.

Get to know Laxgalts’ap

*Photos and Aerial Footage: Aaron Whitfield/Red Bike Media

Nisga’a Village of Laxgalts’ap

News & More

Call For Expressions of Interest: Nisg̱a’a Mural Artwork

Lax̱g̱alts’ap Youth Mentorship Program – July – September 2026

Celebrating Success Series

About Laxgalts’ap

< 1200

The Nisga’a people have lived at or near Laxgaltsʼap since time before memory, according to Nisga’a oral history.

1700

A typical year for the Nisga’a in, say, 1700, would be shaped by movements through the valley to harvest and process food. The Nisga’a system relied on complex kinship relations or mutual arrangements, as determined and dictated by Ayuukhl Nisga’a (the law of the people).

1741

In 1741, the first European reached Nisga’a territory and about fifty years later, the British arrived, Hudson’s Bay Company set up trading posts along the Nass River, missionaries arrived, and a gold rush triggered an influx of prospectors.

2000

In May 2000, the Nisga’a Treaty came into effect, after a long journey of petitions, landmark court battles, and steadfast commitment to sovereignty. It was the first modern treaty in British Columbia and made news around the world.