Housing Development: Lot 115, Gitanyow IR 1

Gitanyow is a First Nation community of the Gitksan people located on Gitanyow IR 1 which is situated in northern BC along the Kitwanga River. The goal of the Project is to develop affordable, accessible, and energy efficient housing units in Gitanyow that prioritizes Elder residence and their families. These units are proposed to be built on the municipal address of 1331 and 1335 First Avenue, Lot 115, Gitanyow IR 1, BC (the Site) which is situated approximately 150 m west of the Kitwanga River and 400 m northeast from Kitwancool Creek. This lot is approximately 0.214 hectares in size and is currently vacant. The Site is adjacent to several other residential lots on the north, south, and west. The Site is bound by First Avenue on the east as well as a mix of residential and commercial lots including an established gas station, band office and totem pole monuments. Construction for this project is planned to be initiated in the spring of 2025.
The housing development will include a two-story building that will consist of 14 new units (eight one-bedroom and six two-bedroom apartments).

Latest update

March 04, 2025 - The assessment decision statement has been issued to the proponent.

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Contacts

Indigenous Services Canada
Ashley Smith, Senior Environmental Specialist
600-1138 Melville Street, BC V6E4S3
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4S3
Telephone: 236-334-7336
Email: ashley.smith@sac-isc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Gitanyow IR 1 (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-04-30

  • Proponent

    Gitanyow First Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89231

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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