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 Nisga'a - Definition 

The Nisga'a are an aboriginal people of Canada. They live in the Nass River valley of northwestern British Columbia.

The Nisga'a society is organized into four clans: Ganada (Raven), Gisk'aast (Killer Whale), Laxgibuu (Wolf), and Laxsgiik (Eagle)

The Nisga'a people number about 6,000. About 2,500 live in the Nisga'a villages of Gingolx (Kincolith), Lakalzap (Greenville), Gitwinksihlkw (Canyon City), and Gilakdamiks (New Aiyansh). Another 3,500 live elsewhere in Canada and around the world.

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