Governance
By the people. For the people.
The Gitxsan Development Corporation is unique, melding the traditional governance of the Gitxsan with the contemporary needs of business, yet remaining faithful to the principles of the Gitxsan Ayookw (laws). Every Gitxsan person, who is a member of a wilp (house group), has a stake in GDC.
GDC is governed by a working Board of Directors who make business decisions, taking into consideration the Gitxsan Ayook and the overarching cultural values of the Gitxsan people. The Lax Yip Society and Lipgyet Trust are the shareholders of GDC, on behalf of the Hereditary Chiefs. The Lipgyet Trust holds 100% of the voting rights through its appointed trustees. The cultural balance of the Lipgyet Trust board is maintained through a nomination process, whereby one representative from each of the four Gitxsan Clans is elected. A fifth member is then selected by the board to act as chairman.
Gitxsan Development Corporation is unique, melding the traditional governance of the Gitxsan with the contemporary needs of business, yet remaining faithful to the principles of Gitxsan Ayookw (laws).
Board of Directors

Jim Angus
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Sadie Harris
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Dale Saip