Dear Community Members,
We would like to share with you some important updates regarding the recent decriminalization of personal possession of certain illegal drugs in British Columbia.
Effective January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2026, adults (18 years and older) in B.C. will not be arrested or charged for possessing small amounts of opioids, crack and powder cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA for personal use.
The Health Canada exemption is effective from January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2026 and decriminalizes:
It is important to note that this decriminalization does not give anyone the right to sell or distribute drugs in the community.
The possession of drugs, including those covered by the exemption, remains illegal such as on school grounds, around the gym during special events
The Band Council is aware of the legal changes and is actively taking steps to protect the community by amending policies and by-laws to address these changes.
We are closely monitoring this situation and taking action to protect our community by updating our policies and by-laws.
Our goal is to ensure that everyone is aware of the legal changes while also keeping a watchful eye on drug trafficking in the village.
We encourage all Community Members to take advantage of the Health and Social services that are available to you.
Please also be mindful of the continued illegal status of drug trafficking and possession of more than 2.5 grams of these drugs.
Sincerely,
The Gitsegukla Band Council
Read Full Official Notice Here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/overdose/decriminalization
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Feb 9, 10-4PM, Dance to Follow at the: Get Connected Career Fair in Gitanmaax
Feb 10, HSS Valentines Dance, bus provided.
9:00 AM – Grade 9’s last name A to M
12:45 PM – Grade 9’s last name N to Z
9:00 AM – Grade 10’s last name A to M
12:45 PM – Grade 10’s last name N to Z
9:00 AM – Grade 11’s last name A to M
12:45 PM – Grade 11’s last name N to Z
9:00 AM – ALL GRADES make up and Grade 12’s Returning last name A to M
12:45 PM – ALL GRADES make up and Grade 12’s Returning last name N to Z
Additional Comments:
If you have an Off-Reserve Grad Member, please get a hold of Joe Sampare to add them to the Off-Reserve Grad List. A phone number and mailing address is needed, as well as Grad Photos once received, so we can add their pictures to our Grad Wall at the Year End Awards.
HSS Grad Student contracts are due Feb 23rd.
Contact Marina for HSS grad photos happening. Or any other HSS Grad related questions. Marina.Rubinato-Denny@cmsd.bc.ca
If your child has a disciplinary meeting, Joe is available to attend the meetings with you, if you’d like. He can also arrange the meetings on your behalf if that is more comfortable for you.
Hey pet owners and members of the community,
The love and friendship our furry friends bring to our lives is irreplaceable. But we must remember that as pet owners, it’s our job to train our dogs and keep them safe.
Our children’s safety becomes reality by keeping our pets safe.
That’s why Council wants to remind everyone the importance of the Dog By-Laws passed on August 9, 2016. Council passed these by-laws to establish safety measures that protect our community.
There is a growing concern of dogs roaming free. There have been reports of dogs biting kids at school! That’s very concerning, which is why we will enforce this By-Law.
Keep our kids and walking community members’ safe by:
We ask for your cooperation and understanding in ensuring compliance with these dog by-laws. Check out the by-laws attached to this notice.
We’re always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Please use our General Contact Form or email Trevor.Morrison@gitsegukla.net.
Let’s work together as a community- it’s going to take all of us taking the necessary steps to keep our community safe and enjoyable.
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Nov. 30 our phones stopped getting calls! This is an issue that is being sorted out with TELUS as fast as we can.
The Home Page has a button that calls our temporary number.
Gitsegukla First Nation’s FB page can call directly from the mobile app as well.
If using a landline, it may be long distance and require a 1 at the beginning.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
Thank you for your patience as we sort out this issue.
This year’s AGM will be on November 18th, 2022 @ Gitsegukla School Gym at 5PM.
Dinner will be Provided, and Live-Stream TBA for those unable to attend in person.
Door Prizes are Available, See post below:
AGM 2021 can be found on our Facebook Page to review.
Attention all members of: Gitsegukla, Gitwangak & Gitanyow
The Gitxsan West Secondary School Project has officially been approved and Yellowridge has been awarded the construction contract. Construction commenced on July 25th. The Project Team would like to invite the communities to come celebrate the award of this awesome project with an official Groundbreaking and Feast Ceremony on:
September 13th, 2022
Groundbreaking: 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Meet at Gitwangak Community Hall where transportation to the Site will be provided to Elders and others requiring assistance.
Feast Ceremony: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gitwangak Community Hall
Effective August 24, 2022:
B. Howard is no longer employed by Gitsegukla as Water/Wastewater Operator.
Gitsegukla Administration has made arrangements to ensure that a certified operator is overseeing the water supply and the wastewater discharged to ensure the drinking water quality is maintained for the safety of our members and protection of our territory.
As we seek to find a permanent solution to the vacancy the water supply and wastewater discharge will continue to be tested and maintained on a regular basis as required by all applicable laws and regulations.
Please direct any questions or concerns you may have to:
Trevor Doyle via email: GitseguklaCAO@MNP.ca or by phone (1-250-734-4323).
Attention Gitxsan West Employable Tradespeople, Labourers, and Equipment Operators; Gitwangak Hall April 27, 2022 1:00-4:00 PM
Current Gitsegukla Post-Secondary Students; continuation applications are due soon!
Download Application and email to jsampare@geschool.ca
The Gitsegukla Band Council emphasizes that decriminalization does not give drug dealers a free pass! Dear Community Members, We would like to share with you some important updates regarding the recent decriminalization of personal possession of certain illegal drugs in British Columbia. Effective January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2026, adults (18 years and older) […..]
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Hey pet owners and members of the community, The love and friendship our furry friends bring to our lives is irreplaceable. But we must remember that as pet owners, it’s our job to train our dogs and keep them safe. Our children’s safety becomes reality by keeping our pets safe. That’s why Council wants to […..]
Each tab has current postings available by department. Last Updated: November 18, 2024 Follow us on Gitsegukla First Nation, or Serving The 3 G’s Gitsegukla, Gitwangak and Gitanyow for Job Postings and Other News.
Nov. 30 our phones stopped getting calls! This is an issue that is being sorted out with TELUS as fast as we can. The Home Page has a button that calls our temporary number. Gitsegukla First Nation’s FB page can call directly from the mobile app as well. If using a landline, it may be […..]
Auditor 2022 Presentation This year’s AGM will be on November 18th, 2022 @ Gitsegukla School Gym at 5PM. Dinner will be Provided, and Live-Stream TBA for those unable to attend in person. Door Prizes are Available, See post below: AGM 2021 can be found on our Facebook Page to review.
Attention all members of: Gitsegukla, Gitwangak & Gitanyow The Gitxsan West Secondary School Project has officially been approved and Yellowridge has been awarded the construction contract. Construction commenced on July 25th. The Project Team would like to invite the communities to come celebrate the award of this awesome project with an official Groundbreaking and Feast […..]
Effective August 24, 2022: B. Howard is no longer employed by Gitsegukla as Water/Wastewater Operator. Gitsegukla Administration has made arrangements to ensure that a certified operator is overseeing the water supply and the wastewater discharged to ensure the drinking water quality is maintained for the safety of our members and protection of our territory. As […..]
Attention Gitxsan West Employable Tradespeople, Labourers, and Equipment Operators; Gitwangak Hall April 27, 2022 1:00-4:00 PM
Current Gitsegukla Post-Secondary Students; continuation applications are due soon! Download Application and email to jsampare@geschool.ca
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