OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Galaak’am Ganaa’w, ksim Ganada hails from the Wilp NiisJoohl. She is from Gitlaxt’aamiiks, and resides Gitlaxdax.

Ang has worked with the Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Terrace Society since August of 2023, Ang has been in the Outreach position for 6 plus years and has also started fostering children for over 20 years, which has led her to her roll as an outreach worker. She has learned to have such an open mind and caring heart from her Parents who were also Foster parents as she was growing up. As a founding member of the Gitlaxdax Sayt Kiĺim Goothl Nisga’a Dancers She has brought up her children in our cultural dancing right from caring them through her pregnancy to carrying them on her back while dancing. Now the same with her Grandchildren, and adoptive kids.

Ang enjoys being with her Family and Husband, doing spontaneous trips hikes and family gatherings. Bringing people together is one of Ang’s strong points, making people feel loved and included.

Being raised in a very culturally family oriented home has brought her to where is right now, growing up to love and respect all in her path and to make sure everyone is well taken care of.

WELLNESS COORDINATOR

Cristy Sheehan is from Hazelton BC, but grew up here in Terrace BC. Cristy is from Gitxsan/Nisga’a Nation. Cristy is of Frog / Raven Tribe from the house of Wilp Nii’s Joohl gans Nii’s Walks and my Cultural name is Hataatkw Gum Ganaa’w.

Cristy and husband Thomas Share a beautiful blended family of six children, and two foster kids we are also blessed to have four beautiful grandchildren.

Cristy enjoys spending free time with family and friends like camping, hiking, travelling, family dinners and get togethers.

Cristy has always worked in the Public Service industry and enjoy it very much so. I am happy and grateful to be working with our people here at Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Terrace Society as the new Wellness Coordinator. I look forward to working with our members and meeting new people.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS COORDINATOR

“Elijah Williams hl way, k’aay masim luu haadiyat gaak niiy, Ganada niiy, Wilps Axdii Wil Luu Gooda Ksim Xsaan wil witgwiy, Git Gingolx wil dii witgwiy, Gitlaxdax Wil Jogay.

Elijah Williams has been part of our Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Terrace Society since June of 2023, after he joined us fresh out of High School. Bringing his fresh and youthful insights as the Activities and Events Coordinator, he runs a variety of Activities and Events that touch on all Age demographics of our Nisga’a Membership culturally and on a recreation level. Elijah wishes to express his appreciation and gratitude in being able to serve the people of his nation, as the Activities and Events Coordinator.

In Elijah’s spare time, he additionally serves as the Nisga’a Lisims Government Youth Ambassador, while he is not working his two positions, he enjoys spending time with his ansipsiip’inskw and learning more about his Nisga’a Culture and Language.

Elijah would like to add that his door is always open, and he looks forward to meeting more of our Nisga’a Citizens!

WELLNESS COACH

George Peal Jr is originally from the community of Gitlakdamix in the nass valley. He is in the Eagle tribe from the house of Wilps Gitxhoon and very proud to have the chieftain name of Simo’ogit Gitiks.

He has lived in Gitlaxdax for almost 35 years and is proud to be a part of the community. George is currently one of the directors of the Gitlaxdax Sayt Kitlim Goot Nisga’a dancers.

ADMINISTRATION

Has been with GNTS since 2022

ADMINISTRATOR

Karla has been with GNTS since 2023

YOUTH ACTIVITIES LEAD

Pearl Mercer di waayu, my name is Pearl Mercer.

Ganhada di pdeegu, my clan is Raven.

Gitxaała di wil ‘waatgu, I am from Kitkatla.

Wilp Dzewilaks, House of Dzewilaks.

Terrace di wil dzogu, I live in Terrace, the Ts’msyen traditional unceded territory.

Pearls family moved from Prince George, where she had the wonderful opportunity to work for Carrier Sekani Family Services Walk Tall Program, and Prince George Native Friendship Centre’s Reconnect Youth Village.

Pearls department has created hands on activities and opportunities where our youth learn from Traditional knowledge holders, prepare traditional foods during seasonal times, while having fun with their peers, demonstrating their creativity, and role modeling.

“I hope that you become filled with so much happiness that it heals every part of you.”