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Ksan Historical Village and Museum (Ksan) is located
near the ancient village of Gitanmaax, at the confluence of
the Bulkley and Skeena Rivers in the community of Hazelton, British
Columbia.
For centuries and possibly millennia, Gitxsans have
maintained communities at important canyons and junctions on the
Skeena River. This location was an important fishing site and transportation
hub.
As a replicated ancient village, Ksan illustrates
many features of a Gitxsan village from the distant past.
For example, like its predecessors, Ksans houses form
a single line with each building facing the river. From this position,
the large decorated house fronts and totem poles of the village
are visible from the water. In conjunction with other features,
such as the smoke house and food cache, Ksan illustrates
characteristics typical of a past Gitxsan village.
For more information regarding the village and its
features, select one of the following:
Home | Museum
| Village | Tours
| Gitxsan People | 'Ksan
Arts
Contact | Copyright | Links
& Credits
Phone: 250-842-5544
Toll free: 1-877-842-5518
Fax: 250-842-6533
ksan@ksan.org.
Box 326
Hazelton BC V0J 1Y0
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