In comparison, the other groups whose land intersects with the project are a lot more substantial. The officially recognized Tahltan have 2,255 members; the Nisga’a have nearly 5,000, 1,800 of which live on traditional lands. Both have agreements with KSM regarding jobs and contracting opportunities with respect to the project, along with broader financial support for the community. The Gitxsan, whose hereditary chiefs have supported the mine, have nearly 7,500 members, 2,300 of which live on-reserve.
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