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"Where culture, care & community meet"

Welcome to Hagwilget Village:

Hagwilget Village, meaning "Place of the Gentle (or Quiet) People," is also known by its traditional name, Tse Kya. Our community is situated on the east side of the scenic Bulkley Canyon, just outside New Hazelton, British Columbia.

Welcome to Hagwilget Village

About Hagwilget Village Council

Rich in culture, history, and connection to the land, Hagwilget is a vibrant Gitxsan Wet'suwet'en community that continues to honour its traditions while building a strong future for generations to come.  We welcome you to learn more about our people, our programs and services, and the values that make Hagwilget a special place to live, work, and visit.

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Village Programs & Health Services

Hagwilget Village Council delivers a broad range of community and health services that strengthen the wellbeing of our people. From housing, education, social and economic development, emergency services, and infrastructure to comprehensive health, wellness, nursing, and prevention programs, we are committed to supporting our community today and for future generations.

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Partnership & Collaboration

Hagwilget Village Council builds strong partnerships with Indigenous, municipal, provincial, and federal organizations to enhance services, share resources, and create opportunities.  Through collaboration, we strengthen health, education, governance, emergency response, economic development, and community well-being for the benefit of our people today and for those who follow.

Our Vision

To honour the strength and traditions of our ancestors by providing responsive, accountable, and community-driven leadership that supports the wellbeing, prosperity, and self-determination of Hagwilget Village, while building opportunities for present and future generations.

Employee Spotlight

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"Raelene is a proud Gitxsan, Wet'suwet'en, Tsimshian woman, who is born into the Lax Skik (eagle) clan, she enjoys greeting the public and connecting them with programs and services offered by Hagwilget Village Council; Raelene thrives in a busy work atmosphere where she's able to flex her multitasking skills."

Raelene Simms, Receptionist

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©2026 by Hagwilget

Hagwilget Village Council

Ph: (250) 842-6258

Fax: (778) 244-9225

"Where culture, care & community meet."

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