Gitksan Government Commission-Band Membership Registry
To date there are at least 75 non members, non first nations people residing on reserve wanting to assist with maintaining Gitsegukla Culture & Heritage; basically understanding the importance of teaching our children, youth, adults & elders the authentic first nations art & carving and utilizing this specified trait as a preventative measure by utilizing the certified carver and by not losing the proper techniques to carve and depict the true history of our people; via telling the story through totem poles carved by our children, youths, adults & elders.
Community Language Fluency
Number that speak and understand language fluently
82
Age groups that speak the language fluently
45-54 (15), 55-64 (20), 65-74 (30), 75-84 (15), 85 and over (2)
Number that understand and/or speak somewhat
15
Age groups who understand and/or speak somewhat
25-44 (5), 45-54 (10)
Number that do not speak or understand the language
