Gitga'at First Nation

Gitga'at First Nation
Band No. 675
PeopleGitga'ata people
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Land
Main reserveKulkayu (Hartley Bay) 4
Land area6.42 km2
Population (2024)
On reserve143
On other land26
Off reserve703
Total population872
Government
ChiefG. Bruce Reece
Tribal Council
Tsimshian Tribal Council
Website
www.gitgaatnation.ca

The Gitga'at First Nation is a Canadian First Nation, also known as the Hartley Bay First Nation. The members of the Gitga'at First Nation are often referred to as the Gitka'a'ata. The population of Gitka'a'ata peoples living in Hartley Bay is around 140 as of November 2024. There are also about 400–500 Gitk’a’ata peoples living in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The Gitk’a’ata people have lived in Hartley Bay for hundreds of years, possibly longer. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there were requirements for visiting Hartley Bay, such as vaccination status and British Columbian passport.

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