EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

​Hlgu amma ha, from Laxgults'ap and house Wilps Bayt Neekhl, was raised in Prince Rupert, B.C. I started my professional journey at 15 with an interview that highlighted my "beautiful smile and happy energy"—a spirit that has defined my career ever since. After moving to Terrace in 2010, I spent eight years in furniture sales, excelling in sales challenges and earning national top sales recognition for three years straight.

​My ultimate goal, however, was to work for Gitlax̱dax and reconnect with my heritage by learning more about her Nisga'a culture. Persistence paid off in 2022 when I joined the team as a multi-talented Receptionist, Janitorial, and Program Assistant. By making herself available to learn every facet of the organization, I quickly advanced, becoming the Grant Administrator December 2024 and being promoted to Executive Assistant just three months later.

​My drive extends to our home life, where Jonathan & I lead a busy and loving household of seven. Our family includes: My niece, Pamela, an adult with a disability who has been in our home for four+ years; our son Jaxon, a 2025 graduate who was part of the GNTS student program; our granddaughter Ranee, a teen actively involved in the G.N.T.S. youth A.D.D. group; our son Sherwin, 10, a lover of competitive sports and singing; and our youngest son, Clark, a deeply loving child with a big personality.

I am extremely proud to be sober since September 28, 2021.

I invite you for a cup of tea/coffee as a get to know me conversation anytime :)

FINANCIAL CLERK

Rosalee’s Nisga’a name is Watduux, she comes from the house of Luuxoon and shares three beautiful children, four very beautiful grandkids with her husband Don.

Her career started at 13 attending Nisga’a Elementary School, where she fell in love working with the community and got her start at what was formally known as the Nisga’a Tribal council. She began working with organizations within the Nass Valley. Rose moved to Terrace 2010 and began working for Nisga’a Lisims Government at the Terrace office in 2013 as an outreach worker, finance assistant, events and activity coordinator. She moved back to Nisga’a Lisims Government as their registry clerk in 2022.

Missing the Gitlaxdax Community she found a position within CMSD #82 working as an Indigenous support worker for Caledonia, that was a rewarding and challenging position to have and she has so much more appreciation for the teaching staff and administration at all schools.

HEALTH & WELLNESS MANAGER

Cristy Sheehan is from Hazelton BC, but grew up here in Terrace BC. Cristy is from Gitxsan/Nisga’a Nation. Cristy is of Frog / Raven Tribe from the house of Wilp Nii’s Joohl gans Nii’s Walks and my Cultural name is Hataatkw Gum Ganaa’w.

Cristy and husband Thomas Share a beautiful blended family of six children, and two foster kids we are also blessed to have four beautiful grandchildren.

Cristy enjoys spending free time with family and friends like camping, hiking, travelling, family dinners and get togethers.

Cristy has always worked in the Public Service industry and enjoy it very much so. I am happy and grateful to be working with our people here at Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Terrace Society as the new Wellness Coordinator. I look forward to working with our members and meeting new people.

YOUTH AND RECREATION LEADER

Ilene Wells is from Laxgalts’ap, from the house of Duuk. Her grandparents were the late Dr. Jacob V Mckay and Nora Mckay. She grew up in Laxgalts’a until she was ten years old, then moved to Terrace, and has been a member of Gitlaxdax Terrace Nisga’a Society since 1995.

She is married to CNFR’s current afternoon radio host, The Chad from Kitselas, they got married in 2012. Ilene takes an active step in raising her children with traditional and cultural values. She is excited to teach her and other children their Nisga’a culture and roots.

Previously, Ilene has been working as a family support worker for the community of Kitselas and the surrounding area. She has proficient skills with working with the youth, and has taken part in assisting with programming for the youth. Along with assisting vulnerable families as they learned about their inner strength and resilience’s. She has also worked as a Youth worker at Kermode Friendship society in the early 2000’s.

Ilene is looking forward to teach the youth about their Nisga’a culture and their right to play and enjoy their youth.

WELLNESS COACH

George Peal Jr is originally from the community of Gitlakdamix in the nass valley. He is in the Eagle tribe from the house of Wilps Gitxhoon and very proud to have the chieftain name of Simo’ogit Gitiks.

He has lived in Gitlaxdax for almost 35 years and is proud to be a part of the community. George is currently one of the directors of the Gitlaxdax Sayt Kitlim Goot Nisga’a dancers.

OUTREACH TEAM LEADER

Galaak’am Ganaa’w, ksim Ganada hails from the Wilp NiisJoohl. She is from Gitlaxt’aamiiks, and resides Gitlaxdax.

Angela has worked with the Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Terrace Society since August of 2022, Ang has been in the Outreach position for 6 plus years and has also started fostering children for over 20 years, which has led her to her roll as an outreach worker. She has learned to have such an open mind and caring heart from her Parents who were also Foster parents as she was growing up. As a founding member of the Gitlaxdax Sayt Kiĺim Goothl Nisga’a Dancers She has brought up her children in our cultural dancing right from caring them through her pregnancy to carrying them on her back while dancing. Now the same with her Grandchildren, and adoptive kids.

Ang enjoys being with her Family and Husband, doing spontaneous trips hikes and family gatherings. Bringing people together is one of Ang’s strong points, making people feel loved and included.

Being raised in a very culturally family oriented home has brought her to where is right now, growing up to love and respect all in her path and to make sure everyone is well taken care of.

OUTREACH WORKER

David joined the work force at the young age of 16, he has worked in various Institutions such as retail to construction

His years of experience in working within the community has led him to become capable in many aspects around the workplace. He is eager to take all he has learned within working in our community and direct to his current position as an outreach worker and assist our people in the best way possible.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

My name is Leanne Wells, I am in the Eagle Tribe. I grew up in Prince Rupert and moved to Terrace about 10 year year ago. I am from Lax kw’alaams & Laxgalts’ap

I am a mother of 3 beautiful boys.

I have been apart of the Gitlaxdax community for 6 years, from being the on-call Receptionist, to helping the core team with programs for the community.

I am thankful to join the team as your administrative assistant. I look forward to continuing help our Gitladax community.

CULTURE CONNECTIONS COORDINATOR

Elijah Williams wam ḵ'amsiiwaa niiy̓, Ḵ'aay masim luu haadiyat g̱aaḵ niiy̓, G̱anada niiy̓, Wilps Ax̱dii Wil Luu-G̱ooda Ksim X̱saan wil w̓itgwiy̓, Ging̱olx̱ wil diiwitgwiy̓, Gitlax̱dax wil jogay. 

Elijah Williams is a proud member of the Nisg̱a’a Nation and a descendant of the Gitksan Nation. He hails from the House of Axdii Wil Luu-Gooda Ksim Xsaan of the Nisg̱a’a Nation. His Nisg̱a’a name, K’aay masim Luu Haadiyat gaak, translates to “young prominent leader,” a name that reflects both his heritage and his commitment to community leadership. Elijah is of the Frog Raven tribe and originates from the Nisg̱a’a Village of Ging̱olx̱. He currently resides in the urban local community of Gitlax̱dax (Terrace), home of the Nisg̱a’a people of the plateau.

Elijah rejoins our team as the Cultural Connections Coordinator, bringing with him a strong foundation in community engagement and cultural advocacy. His previous roles include serving as the Activities and Events Department Coordinator at the Gitlax̱dax Nisg̱a’a Terrace Society immediately after high school, as well as working as an Employment Advisor with Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government. In addition to his professional experience, Elijah continues to serve as a Youth Ambassador for Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government, representing and uplifting youth voices within the Nation.

With a deep respect for the ayuuk̲hl Nisg̲a’a (Nisg̱a’a laws and customs), Elijah is eager to share his knowledge and contribute meaningfully to cultural revitalization and connection within the community. He looks forward to working collaboratively with the people of Gitlax̱dax and encourages citizens to connect with him—his door is always open.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

Good day, my name is Lyle Adams, Traditional Nisga’a name is Kamlaxyee. I come from th wilp’s Wii Litskw/Txaa’huwoks.

I am the new community support worker.

I lead the Gitlaxdax Sayt Kilim Goothl Nisga’a Dance group. I am an active participant in our cultural events within the Nisga’a Nation.

I look forward to contributing my knowledge & help serve our Gitlaxdax Nisga’a Terrace Society