Kitimat is on the traditional territory of the Haisla people. The community was created to serve the industry in the 1950s and attracted workers from around the world. Kitimat has twice been the site of Canada’s largest-ever private investment.

Kitamaat Village, formerly Kitimat Mission, [1][2] is the principal community of the Haisla people and their government, the Haisla Nation. Located on the Kitamaat 2 First Nations Reserve (formerly Kitimat 2) on the east side of Kitimat Arm just …

Kitimat is a district municipality in the North Coast region of British Columbia, Canada. It is a member municipality of the Regional District of Kitimat–Stikine regional government. The Kitimat Valley is part of the most populous urban district in northwest British Columbia, which includes Terrace to the north along the Skeena River Valley.

The Haisla consist of two bands: the Kitamaat people, residing in upper Douglas Channel and Devastation Channel, and the Kitlope People, inhabiting upper Princess Royal Channel and Gardner Canal in British Columbia, Canada.

The Haisla are an indigenous people, the majority of whom are living at Kitamaat in the North Coast region of British Columbia. The Haisla Nation believes in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment.

Oct 16, 2011 · The Haisla are a First Nation in Canada. The Haisla Nation is made up of two historic bands, the Kitamaat of upper Douglas Channel and Devastation Channel and the Kitlope of upper Princess Royal Channel and Gardner Canal in British Columbia.

Dec 6, 2021 · Today, the Haisla people are located in Kitamaat Village, otherwise known as Kitimat Village. Home to about half of the 1700 Haisla, Kitamaat Village sits at the head of the Douglas Channel in British Columbia, while most of the balance of people live elsewhere in the Greater Vancouver region.

Nov 19, 2022 · Kitamaat Village is located on the eastern shore of the Kitimat Arm extension of Douglas Channel, about 71 miles (115 km) southeast of Prince Rupert and 6 miles (10 km) south of the community of Kitimat, British Columbia.

Dec 22, 2021 · Located at the head of the Douglas Channel on B.C.’s north coast, Kitimat — named after the Haisla’s local Kitamaat Village — allowed for a deepwater port, providing Alcan with valuable access to overseas markets.

Mar 21, 2017 · The rich history of Kitimat comes from an expansion of industry and the pursuit of growth. since the development of the town of the 1950’s, Kitimat has been through a number of changes. These changes have brought about an eager workforce and now a place where people can settle down.