You're not Gitxsan
Our Gitxsan Laws hold deep respect for our mothers; we follow the laws of the matriarch. We belong to our mothers, and there are no exceptions to this truth. If your mother is Gitxsan, then you are Gitxsan. If your mother is not, then you are not Gitxsan. While you may be adopted, that means you have dual citizenship and are welcomed to help and join the responsible house that adopted you. Being Gitxsan comes with a great deal of responsibility. We do not rely on the Chiefs; instead, we hold our Chiefs up, supporting them so they can be strong when they voice our concerns, our gratitude, and our strengths. I urge you to stay true to our laws and not to waver. The Gitxsan people have self-determination as houses, and we must protect that. It is time to STOP allowing just anyone to claim they are Aboriginal. It’s disheartening to see how those with white skin privilege can leverage their position while Native families struggle and starve. Unless you and your Chief and house ar...