Eva Clayton is the President of the Nisgaa Lisims Government, first elected in 2016. With decades of public service, she was instrumental in the negotiations for the Nisgaa Final Agreement, Canadas first modern-day treaty. Her leadership is focused on sustainable economic development, self-governance, and treaty implementation for the Nisgaa Nation.
President Clayton is a member of the Ganada (Frog) Clan and is deeply committed to her cultural heritage. She is a passionate advocate for the revitalization of the Nisgaa language and the preservation of traditions, viewing them as critical for the well-being and identity of future generations.
She was the first woman to be elected President of the Nisgaa Lisims Government, a landmark achievement.
Eva Clayton
Executive Assistant at Nisga'a Lisims Government
Gitlaxt'aamiks, British Columbia, Canada
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Topics They Care About
Indigenous Self-Governance
Her entire career has been dedicated to establishing and implementing the Nisga'a Nation's right to self-governance, as established by the landmark Nisga'a Final Agreement.
Language Revitalization
She publicly champions and seeks resources for immersion programs to save the critically endangered Nisga'a language, viewing it as essential to cultural identity and healing.
Sustainable Development
As president, she leads major economic initiatives, such as the Ksi Lisims LNG project, to ensure the long-term prosperity and self-sufficiency of the Nisga'a Nation.
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Executive Assistant at Nisga'a Lisims Government
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Location : Gitlaxt'aamiks, British Columbia, Canada
Job Level : Junior
Designation : Executive Assistant at Nisga'a Lisims Government
