Gitxsan Development Corporation Strengthens Economic Oversight with New Board Appointments, Reinforcing Majority Gitxsan Representation

HAZELTON, BC (November 5, 2025) - The Gitxsan Development Corporation (GDC) today announced new key appointments to its Board of Directors, further strengthening its commitment to local economic leadership and community-driven oversight. These changes reinforce the GDC Board's majority Gitxsan representation, ensuring that economic development initiatives are guided by the direct interests and expertise of the Gitxsan Nation.

Effective immediately, two new Gitxsan community members, Cameron Stevens and Robert Blackstock, have been appointed to the GDC Board, bringing valuable local perspective and experience. These appointments follow the departure of Michelle Stilwell. The GDC Board continues to benefit from the expertise of existing members Bill Lomax, Jim Angus, Norman Moore, Dale Saip, and Jessica Mikolayczyk.

"The Gitxsan Development Corporation is a vital engine for our Nation's economic prosperity, and the composition of our Board with Gitxsan voices is paramount to its success," said GDC Board Chair Bill Lomax. "These new appointments underscore our dedication to ensuring that the benefits of economic development are maximized for all Gitxsan people, guided by the wisdom and insights of our own community members."

The GDC Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic oversight of the corporation's economic development activities, including how GDC generates and manages revenue, and its role in creating employment opportunities for the Gitxsan people. With these new appointments, the Board now comprises a strong majority of Gitxsan members, reflecting the Nation's increasing control over its economic destiny.

The GDC remains focused on fostering sustainable economic growth that aligns with Gitxsan values and contributes directly to the well-being of the community.