The Gwichya Gwich’in Band (GGB) is an Indian Act Band responsible for the day-to-day functioning of band affairs. Our primary focus is the stable administration of programs and policies, including the disbursement of administrative monies, social service programs, and educational initiatives directly to our Band members and community.
Our Vision
The Gwichya Gwich’in Band is committed to supporting and strengthening our community through responsible leadership, cultural preservation, and respectful service to our members. We work to protect our Gwich’in language, traditions, lands, and way of life while promoting wellness, education, economic opportunity, and self-determination for present and future generations.
Our Mission
To empower and support Gwichya Gwich'in members by providing fair access to culturally appropriate services, resources, and community-driven initiatives. We uplift voices, advocate for our inherent and treaty rights, and build a connected community rooted in respect, transparency, and accountability.
Core Values
Respect
We honour our Elders, members, leaders, staff, families, culture, language, traditions and lands.
Accountability
We are responsible to our members and commit to honest, transparent, and ethical decision-making.
Unity
We work together as one community, supporting cooperation, inclusion, and shared responsibility.
Cultural Strength
We protect and promote Gwich’in identity, language, teachings, traditional knowledge, and way of life.
Integrity
We lead with honesty, fairness, confidentiality, and professionalism in all Band business.
Wellness
We support the health, safety, healing, and overall well-being of our members, families, staff, and community.
Stewardship
We respect and protect our lands, waters, animals, and environment for current and future generations.
Service to Members
We are committed to serving members with fairness, compassion, dignity, and respect.
Self-Determination
We support strong governance, community leadership, and the right of Gwichya Gwich’in people to shape their own future.
Future Generations
We make decisions that strengthen opportunities, education, culture, and prosperity for our children and youth.