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Northern First Nations Alliance

Stronger together in Northwest BC

Eleven First Nations working side by side to close the gaps in health, housing, jobs and education, guided by our cultures and our communities.

Haisla

Gitxaala

Gitga'at

Kitsumkalum

Kitselas

Gitlaxt'aamiks

Gitwinksihlkw

Laxgalts'ap

Gingolx

Gitanyow

Gitwangak

Haisla

Gitxaala

Gitga'at

Kitsumkalum

Kitselas

Gitlaxt'aamiks

Gitwinksihlkw

Laxgalts'ap

Gingolx

Gitanyow

Gitwangak

Many Nations, one voice for our communities

The Alliance began in 2020 as a partnership between Nations who saw the same needs in their communities and knew they could do more together. In 2022 we became a registered society. Today our member Nations share leadership and make decisions together, with solutions that come from the communities themselves.

Read our story

11

member Nations

4

pillars guiding our work

3

Legacy Project programs

Four pillars hold up everything we do

Health and Wellness

Building recovery services that feel safe and familiar, starting with the Legacy Project.

Housing

Pushing for safe, affordable homes that fit the way our families live.

Employment, Education and Training

Growing local skills and opening real paths into steady work.

Elders and Youth

Raising young leaders while honouring and keeping the knowledge of our Elders.

The Legacy Project

Our response to substance use in the Northwest. Treatment, outreach and housing that bring traditional knowledge and proven care together, so people can heal close to home and stay well after.

1

Red Road North

A land based treatment lodge for adults, Elders, families and 2SLGBTQ+ community members, run with our partner Red Road Recovery.

20047 Highway 16

2

Mobile Community Outreach

Prevention, education and health promotion brought right into our communities, with help connecting people to culturally safe services.

Travelling across Northwest BC

3

Aftercare Supportive Housing

A place to live after treatment, with counselling, life skills and community around you while you keep going.

3120 Braun Street, Terrace

Learn about the Legacy Project

The Healing Tree

Every leaf holds a photo and a story. Add a leaf for someone you have lost, or for someone you are proud of on their healing journey.

Our story so far

2020

Five Nations come together and form the Northern First Nations Alliance.

2022

The Alliance becomes a registered society on August 5, 2022.

Today

Eleven member Nations working together, and the Healing Tree growing one leaf at a time.

Have you used one of our programs?

Tell us how it went. Your feedback helps shape what comes next for families across the Northwest.

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