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We are Nisga’a, People of the Nass River. We have lived here, on British Columbia’s northwest coast, since time immemorial. Long enough to see our culture thrive, adapt, and endure. Canada’s Nisga’a Nation is represented by Nisga’a Lisims Government—a modern, forward-thinking administration based on traditional culture and values. Together, we have built a culture and economy that respects and protects our natural heritage. The Nass River flows through a land of sacred mountains, dense forests, and rugged lava beds on Canada’s Pacific Coast. The resources of the Nass River Valley have sustained the Nisga’a people for millennia and have allowed the Nisga’a Nation to develop one of the most sophisticated pre-colonial cultures in North America . . . In Nisga’a culture, traditional authority and the ability to govern originates from the connection between families and communities, and our land and resources. Our Vision In the spirit of Sayt-K’il’im-Goot, the Nisga’a Nation is a place where: • our Ayuuk, language, and culture are the foundation of our identity • learning is a way of life • we strive for sustainable prosperity and self-reliance • we inspire trust and understanding through effective communications, and • our governance and services evolve to meet our people’s needs.