The Hartley Bay Indian Band is also known as the Gitga'at First Nation or the Hartley Bay First Nation.[1] The members of the Gitga'at First nation are often referred to as Gitka'a'ata. The population of Gitk’a’ata peoples living in Hartley Bay ranges from approximately 130-200 people.[2][1] There are also about 400-500 Gitk’a’ata peoples living in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, a neighboring territory.[1][3][4] The Gitk’a’ata people have lived in Hartley Bay for hundreds of years, if not always.[1][4] Some notable things regarding the Gitga'at First Nation are their economy, geography, government, sports involvement, COVID-19 regulations, and relations.

Economy

The Gitga'at Nation currently has a tourism-centric economy.[4] Some of the past economies for Hartley Bay were centered around fishing (selling fish, fishing lodges).[3] These methods still generate income in the present.[3] Tourism surrounding fishing lodges emerged in 2009 and became the most prominent source of income. It is still the most prominent.[3] There are also camps that are for recreational and educational activities such as radio and industrial construction.[5]  These camps are usually executed as "boot camps" and are advertised to give job opportunities.[5] There are also constant job postings on the Gitga'at First Nation social media pages.[5]

Geography

The area of Hartley Bay is large and for the most part undeveloped and forest.[2][3] It is bordered by Prince Rupert, Kitimat, and several islands off the west coast of British Columbia.[2][3]

Government

The current counsel is made up by Arnold Clifton (Chief Councilor), Cam Hill, Marven Robinson, Bruce Reece, and Simone Reece (councilors).[1] There are representatives known as "Guardians" that work towards preserving and protecting their territory from others that may use harmful ways of getting resources on their territory.[1] In addition to Guardians, the community values it's environment and land, so typically the Guardians are focused on any potential threats to the territory.[3][1] The Guardians do many tasks including protecting the ocean from fisheries riding the line of the territory and conducting research to protect coastal habitats and endangered species.[1]

Sports

The Gitga'at First Nation has participated in the All Native Basketball Tournament.[6]

Covid-19

There are requirements for visiting Hartley Bay due to the pandemic.[7] Such requirements include vaccination status and British Columbian passport.[7]

Relations

Hartley Bay Indian Band entered a treaty with Canada and British Columbia known as The Gitga'at Treaty.[8] The treaty is still in progress but is gearing towards ownership of certain areas of land and the right to use it as they please (hunt, fish, develop, reserve, etc.)[8]  In 2003, The Hartley Bay Indian Band made a deal with British Columbia to settle a land dispute in for the right to tree cutting licenses and a cash payment.[9]

The Gitga'at First Nation first encountered Europeans in the early 1800s.[3] Katherine Turner has made several dissertations that include the Hartley Bay Band.[3][4]

Indian reserves

Indian reserves under the administration of the Hartley Bay First Nation are:[10][11]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Gitgaat Nation Website | Welcome!". Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  2. 1 2 3 "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turner, Katherine L.; Berkes, Fikret; Turner, Nancy J. (10 August 2012). "Indigenous perspectives on ecotourism development: a British Columbia case study". Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy. 6 (3): 213–229. doi:10.1108/17506201211258397.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Turner, Katherine L; Bitonti, Christopher P.H. (10 June 2011). "Conservancies in British Columbia, Canada: Bringing Together Protected Areas and First Nations' Interests". International Indigenous Policy Journal. 2 (2). doi:10.18584/iipj.2011.2.2.3. ProQuest 1400226119.
  5. 1 2 3 "Gitga'at First Nation". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  6. ↑ Kelly, Rudy (31 December 2004). "Qualifier champs undefeated". Raven's Eye. ProQuest 204661022.
  7. 1 2 "GFN COVID Travel Application Forms | Gitgaat Nation Website". Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  8. 1 2 "Gitga'at Treaty | Gitga'at Treaty Website". Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  9. ↑ Kennedy, Peter (16 October 2003). "B.C. signs deal giving natives stake in logging: Pact with Gitga'at First Nation aimed at setting stage for treaty talks in province". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. p. B6. ProQuest 1368406959.
  10. ↑ First Nation Detail, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
  11. ↑ Reserves/Settlements/Villages, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
  12. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Gander Island 14 (Indian reserve)"
  13. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Gill 2 (Indian reserve)"
  14. ↑ "Gribble Island IR No. 10". BC Geographical Names.
  15. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kahas 7 (Indian reserve)"
  16. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kayel 8 (Indian reserve)"
  17. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kitkahta 1 (Indian reserve)"
  18. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kulkayu (Hartley Bay) 4 (Indian reserve)"
  19. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kulkayu (Hartley Bay) 4A (Indian reserve)"
  20. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Kunhunoan 13 (Indian reserve)"
  21. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Lachkul-jeets 6 (Indian reserve)"
  22. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Lackzuswadda 9 (Indian reserve)"
  23. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Maple Point 11 (Indian reserve)"
  24. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Quaal 3 (Indian reserve)"
  25. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Quaal 3A (Indian reserve)"
  26. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Turtle Point 12 (Indian reserve)"
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