The Gitxsan are an Indigenous people located in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. They are part of the larger First Nations group and have a rich cultural heritage, including traditional practices, languages, and governance systems. The Gitxsan territory encompasses the upper Skeena River watershed, where they have lived for thousands of years. The Gitxsan speak the Gitxsanimaax language, which is part of the Tsimshian language family. Their society is organized into clans and houses, each with its own unique totem poles and stories. The Gitxsan have been actively involved in land rights and environmental stewardship, advocating for the protection of their ancestral lands.