Office Closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 07 2021
Our office will be closed on Thursday September 30th 2021 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will resume operation on Friday October 1st 2021 at 8:30 am.
We are hiring! To find out more information click on the tab that says "Join Us" then click the following "Employment Oppourtunities" that is where you will find the 5 Job Postings!
COVID-19 UPDATE - August 9, 2021:
Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society has implemented safety measures to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Our highest priority is the continuation of essential services with safety protocols in place to protect our children, families, communities and employees.
Effective March 16th 2020, we have closed all six offices to the general public and altered our programs, services and events to virtual platforms, rescheduled all non-essential meetings and provided our managers and frontline staff with laptops and cell phones to effectively work from the safety of their homes.
Our board, managers and staff remain committed to working with our children, youth, families, caregivers and our member communities to fulfill our mandate of keeping children, families and communities together in a safe, supportive and culturally empowered environment.
As an essential service provider, we recognize that as the province opens up, we have a shared responsibility in maintaining the health, well-being, safety and security of our Gitxsan people.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or e-mail Cheryl Williams - Executive Director at (250) 842-2258 ext. 210 or toll free at 1-877-513-5858 ext. 210 or by e-mail at cheryl@gcfss.com
Umtxw hl ga goodim dim am di wilsi’m, (We wish you well)
GITXSAN CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY
September 07 2021
Our office will be closed on Thursday September 30th 2021 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will resume operation on Friday October 1st 2021 at 8:30 am.
August 20 2021
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society (the "Society") is called for and will be held at Gitsegukla Community Hall on the 28th day of September 2021 at the hour of 10:00 am with Zoom access available to members who pre-register with Val by 4:00 pm Friday September 24th 2021.
August 02 2021
Our office will be closed on Monday August 2nd 2021 for British Columbia Day. We will resume operation on Tuesday August 3rd 2021 at 8:30 am.
July 30 2021
Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society is expanding its operation to improve access and quality of service and currently has an employment opportunity within our growing Delegated Aboriginal Child Welfare Agency.
July 23 2021
Due to the losses within the Nation, Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society's Annual General Meeting initially scheduled for Tuesday July 27th 2021 has been rescheduled to the 11th of August 2021 at the hour of 10:00 am at the Gitwangak Community Hall.
July 02 2021
Our office will be closed on Friday July 2nd 2021 in lieu of Canada Day. We will resume operation on Monday July 5th 2021 at 8:30 am.
July 01 2021
GCFSS staff honour the 215 children found in Tk'emlups at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School by wearing orange shirts on Canada Day and debriefing amongst each other the long-term impacts that residential schools have on us today.
June 29 2021
If you are a registered band member of Kispiox Band or Gitanyow Band and would like to vote for a potential director in our advance poll, you're invited to participate in this election by stopping by the GCFSS Gitanyow Satellite Office on Tuesday July 13th 2021 between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm or the GCFSS Kispiox Administration Office on Thursday July 15th 2021 between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
June 23 2021
The Huwilp Coordinator works directly with clients who are chronically homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Huwilp Coordinator's primary role is to provide client focused, culturally appropriate support to reduce and prevent homelessness and improve access to housing and related social support.
June 22 2021
The Youth Empowerment Program is delivered with a unique, culturally competent approach to prevention and intervention. Focusing on youth, the program aims to increase protective factors with programming that is tailored to meet the different age and gender-specific needs of participants.
June 14 2021
For Youth aged 6-18 in the 5 Communities we serve, please join GCFSS for our National Indigenous Peoples Day Gitxsan Photo Scavenger Hunt. How to register: Step 1: Use the QR code on the poster or hit the link below: https://forms.gle/szwSpM1p8936RfmMA Step 2: Post your photos in correct post on our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing your entries. Prizes will be distributed on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 by your community YEN worker. Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day everyone, from us here at Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society
June 07 2021
GCFSS invites the youth age 6-18 in the five communities we serve to participate in this Father's Day Photo challenge. Please share a picture with your father figure, we look forward to seeing your photos. Two ways to register: use the QR code at the bottom of the poster or hit the link https://forms.gle/oGZPoZYuGoSmNu8K7.
June 02 2021
Supervised by the Executive Director and in accordance with the GCFSS mandate, the Social Work Team Leader heads the Social Work team, providing leadership and supervision to staff. This position is responsible for directing and monitoring the delivery of services to Gitxsan citizens as well as dispute resolution and public relations.
June 02 2021
Supervised by the Office Manager, and in association with the Janitor, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the physical buildings and fleet up to and including safety sanitation, janitorial, general maintenance, carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, landscaping and security duties.
June 01 2021
Supervised by the Team Leader and in accordance with GCFSS mandate, Social Workers provide delegated child welfare services and are expected to carry a regular caseload, using clinical and interpersonal skills as well as good case management systems, to provide a variety of services.
May 31 2021
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society initially scheduled for the 18th day of February 2021 has been rescheduled to the 27th day of July 2021 at the hour of 10:00 am with Zoom access granted to registered members who register with Val by 4:00 pm Friday July 23rd 2021.
April 26 2021
GCFSS would like to invite all youth that live in the surrounding 5 communities we serve to participate in our Mother's Day Photo Challenge. Step 1: Please register with the link provided below: https://forms.gle/7oMsYSxVJWWKMLiSA Step 2: Share your picture. Tagging GCFSS page in your post and/or add in the comments section below. We look forward to seeing photos of our Gitxsan majagalee with their mother figures in their lives. If you need assistance registering, please call your YEN worker: Kispiox-Gwen Simms 778 202 7564, Glen Vowell-Chris Howard 778 202 7674, Gitsegukla- Jamie-Lee Wesley 778 202 1225, Kitwanga-Michelle Morgan 778 202 8914, Gitanyow - April Nole 778 202 0587.
April 16 2021
Our office will be closed on Friday April 16th 2021 for Good Friday and Monday April 19th 2021 for Easter Monday. We will resume operation on Tuesday April 20th 2021 at 8:30 am.
April 13 2021
Our Off Reserve COVID Support Program has been extended to the end of June! If you live off reserve in the Hazelton area, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/UnpyTDxFpGfDyrkp7
April 12 2021
Pro D Day Paint with Michelle Stoney A second set of paint class with our talented Gitxsan Artist, Michelle Stoney will be available this Pro D day, April 23, 2021, limited seats available. If you live in the surrounding 5 communities we serve and your child missed the first set of classes please fill in the registration. Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/.../1nGfNscJi4BDpiFfADQ9e.../ Any questions you may have or if you require assistance filling out the form please contact your YEN worker, names and phone number available on the poster. Thank you
March 22 2021
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is accountable for the administrative, financial, human, and risk management operations of the organization.
February 19 2021
Gitxsan Child & Family Services is hosting a Housing Information Session via Zoom. On February 24, 2021 and February 25, 2021...
February 16 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GCFSS Annual General Meeting was cancelled until further notice. We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we continue navigating through these evolving and challenging times.
February 13 2021
All Gitxsan Child & Family Services offices will be closed Monday February..
February 11 2021
Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society is seeking for applicants for Receptionist x2 deadline to apply is February..
January 05 2021
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society (the “Society”) initially scheduled for the 25th day of November 2020 has been rescheduled for the 18th day of February 2021 at the hour of 10:00 AM with Zoom access granted to registered members who register with Val by 4:30PM Tuesday February 16th 2021.
December 09 2020
GCFSS has been fortunate to access COVID-19 funding to support Indigenous community members living off-reserve in the Hazeltons area. This program is funded until March 2021.
November 16 2020
GCFSS's last day of operation before the holiday break will be Wednesday December 16th 2020. We will resume regular operation on Monday January 4th 2021.
October 22 2020
GCFSS honours our caregivers by providing a drive-thru turkey dinner.
Administration Office:
1540 Mary Blackwater Drive
Kispiox, B.C.
Social Work Office:
4215 Government Street
Hazelton, B.C.
Prevention Office:
4274 - 11th Avenue
New Hazelton, B.C.
Gitanyow Satellite Office:
3389 Fourth Avenue
Gitanyow, B.C.
Gitwangak Satellite Office:
220 W. Kitwanga Road
Gitwangak, B.C.
Gitsegukla Satellite Office:
305 Park Drive
Gitsegukla, B.C.
Postal Mail & Courier:
1540 Mary Blackwater Drive
Kispiox, B.C.
V0J 1Y4
Phone: (250) 842-2258
Toll Free: 1-877-513-5858
Fax: (250) 842-2481
Hours of Operation for GCFSS Office:
Monday to Friday. Closed Statutory Holidays.
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Closed for Lunch