The Wii O’om’ Niin- Hazelton CRN is located in Hazelton, in northern BC between the cities of Prince Rupert and Prince George in the district of Kitimat. One of the oldest communities in northern BC, Hazelton is a village of 300 people, with nearly a quarter who are ages 65+. The area is home to Gitxsan people (Gitanmaax, Glen Vowell and Kispiox) and there is also a nearby Wetʼsuwetʼen community. Historically, Hazelton has been a trading centre for the Hudson Bay Company, a main supply point during the gold rush, and welcomed the first ever steamboat on its shores.
Communities Served:
- Village of Hazelton
- District of Hazelton
- Gitanmaax
Knowledge holder and connector to Indigenous ways of making an individual/collective path to wellness through land-based practices:
- Marilyn Brown – Coordinator
- Ross Mcrae
Regional Mentor:
Anjali Marshall
Host Agency:
Northern Society for Domestic Peace
Community Contact List:
Local Community Contact List – Wii O’om’ Niin Hazelton
This contact information will put you in touch with people who are able to give you more information about services in your area. They are typically available during business hours Monday to Friday. Should this be an emergency situation, please consider calling your local RCMP detachment or the Police authority for your area.
