Child Welfare

The Child Welfare Committee is very active in the role of being an advocate, support and role for families.  This is available for all on and off band members.  The Social Development Worker works closely with the local MCFD office for purposes of collaboration, support, and advocacy.

Gitanmaax is working towards exercising its jurisdictional right in all child protection matters.

Address / Contact Info

Gitanmaax Band Social Development
4240 Field St. Hazelton, BCV0J 1Y0
Mailing address:
PO Box 440
Hazelton BC
V0J 1Y0

Phone Numbers

Phone: (250) 842-5297
Fax: (250) 842-6364

Web Links

Areas Served

Communities ServedHazelton and Area

Service Details

Languages spokenEnglish

Categorization

Location Map

Other Programs from This Organization

Elementary and High School Services Assists members who require assistance in elementary and high school.
Gitanmaax Band Office Our vision is to restore and maintain healthy traditional community values; while actively participating in the new economy.
Gitanmaax Daycare Provides caring for and supervision of your child or children in a healthy child-care environment.
Gitanmaax Language Nest The vision of our Language Nest is that all children and adults attending will become fluent speakers of the Gitksan language.
Post Secondary The Gitanmaax Education Department is responsible for the provision of services to members who require assistance in post secondary education.
Social Assistance The Social Development Program provides financial support to eligible adults and their dependants that are unable to meet their basic needs.

This program was last updated on: 22 Apr 2021.