We would like to remind the Simgigyat and communities that the Gitxsan Laxyip Management Office “(GLMO”) does not make or authorize any decisions nor do we sign any agreements on anyone’s behalf as we are only the technical body that acts on the direction of the Simoogit/Simgigyat.
The role of the GLMO is to be proactive in the consultation and engagement process, ensure that the consultation aligns with the Gitxsan governance and Wilp structure, and create implementation strategies under the provincial Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People’s Act (DRIPA). The GLMO can coordinate communication and negotiation with the BC Government and individual proponents as it relates to any activities that impact Aboriginal Rights and Title on the Gitxsan Lax yip upon request from each Simoogit. All Simgigyat can utilize the technical services of the GLMO.
Over the past week, there have been questions posed to the GLMO office regarding the CGL/TC Energy negotiations and who at the GLMO is negotiating these deals. This agreement was negotiated over ten (10) years ago with those Simgigyat whose territory will be directly impacted. At the time, the negotiations were being done with the Gitxsan Development Corporation taking the lead on the coordination of meetings between the Simgigyat and Proponents.
GLMO is not privy to any information on this specific project nor the negotiations that have and continue to take place, we would encourage Simgigyat and community members to reach out directly to the Gitxsan Development Corporation for any questions.
Downloadable .PDF: https://www.gitxsanlaxyip.ca/PDFs/Xbiyuuwa-004.CGL-TCEnergy.pdf