Kitwanga - Beautiful Landscapes and Architecture of our First Nations

The Gitxsan West Secondary School project in Kitwanga has been in the works for the past 10 years. This 4,000-square-metre, one-level school will serve approximately 200 First Nations students from the communities of Gitwangak, Gitsegukla, and Gitanyow.

Discussions among the Chiefs and community members of all three communities laid the foundation for this much-needed school, which will unite and benefit them all.

At an unshily $40 million price tag, the school is set to welcome around 200 students when it opens.

While Sky Windows has been the reason for my captures, Yellow Bridge Construction is the rewarded contractor, and what a beautiful rising this is.  

The surrounding landscape instantly took me back to childhood summers spent in the countryside, filled with mountains, fresh air and beautiful views that are ethereal, connecting deep within one’s soul.  

As I share these images, I feel a deep connection with the rich culture of the First Nations communities and their beautiful way of life. This experience has sparked new inspiration in me, encouraging a reflection on the deeper projects to come—ones that unite communities and celebrate our cultural diversity, creating a collective mural of shared experiences.