Picture to be inserted. This hunter is carrying the bear upright so that he will not offend its spirit. Before he put the bear on his back he cut out most of its bones. What practical reason would the hunter have for this? Nisga'a believe that the spirits of the animals and fish are as real as their own and that they share this world not only with the animals but with the animal's spirits. Nisga'a believe that the animals they share this world with are just as important as people. |
| Nisga'a believe that
every person has a soul. They also believe that every
plant and animal has a spirit similar to those that
people have. Nisga'a also believe in other spirits called
Naxnok. Naxnok do not live in plants or
animals; they exist simply as themselves. Nisga'a believe that the Naxnok and the spirits of the animals and plants are all real and strong and live in the same world as they do. Nisga'a believe that they share their valley with these spirits. Niga'a believe that to be successful, a person has to obey the law and be hard-working and clean'. It is important for each person to have courage and strength. The most important goal for the Nisga'a is to live in "balance" with the people and spirits they share the world with. Because the spirits live within the animals and plants around them the Nisga'a understand that it is very important to live in balance with the animals and plants of their environment. The Nisga'a believe in the Supreme Being called K'amligihahlhaahl. ' It is important to understand that for the Nisga'a cleanliness, courage and strength are not just about the physical self but also about the spiritual self. Nisga'a believe that a person cannot be successful unless he as a strong sprit and is emotionally stable and metally alert. |
See a slide show of ancient Nisga'a artifacts.
Nisga'a Treaty - This is where you can get the Nisga'a Treaty documentation.
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