RDKS and Gitxsan Huwilp Government Sign MOU
Posted on 12/11/2024

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and Gitxsan Huwilp Government met today at the Upper Skeena Recreation Centre in the Hazeltons and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), followed by a feast.

The MOU was developed as a first step toward forming a partnership through respectful communications and collaboration. The document is based on guiding principles, which include providing a foundation for establishing and maintaining a cooperative government-to-government relationship and establishing a framework for meaningful communication and information sharing.

The Regional District elected officials and staff express gratitude to the Gitxsan Huwilp Government and hereditary leaders for their hospitality.

View the full press release here.

(L-R) RDKS Chair Cyra Yunkws, Simgiigyet Moolaxan, Norman Moore, Simgiigyet Gwiiyeehl, Brian Williams, signing the MOU.

Below: Gitxsan leaders and RDKS Board members after the MOU feast.

RDKS Chair Cyra Yunkws, GHG leaders Norman Moore & Brian Williams signing the MOU

Gitxsan leaders and RDKS Board members after the MOU signing