“Tanya Azakhl way̓. Nisga’a n̓iiy̓, Ksim Lax̱gibuu n̓iiy̓ ii Wilps ksdiyaawaḵ wil w̓itgwiy̓. Miinhl Siwilaakws niiy, ii Gitwinksihlkw Elementary School wil dii hahlalsiy̓.”
My name is Tanya Azak I am a Nisga’a educator, living on the ancestral lands of the Nisga’a people, in the beautiful community of Gitwinksihlkw. Currently, I am a principal, a classroom teacher, and a Nisga’a language teacher at Gitwinksihlkw Elementary School. My career in education, began 22 years ago as a guided reading assistant then a classroom teacher for 10 years and now in my 7th year as a principal at Gitwinksihlkw Elementary.
I am very passionate about Nisga’a language and culture revitalization through engaging learners with meaningful and creative opportunities that nurture identity, self-confidence, and sense of agency and supporting equitable and inclusive educational practices for all learners, in any stage of life.
I am a proud mother if two beautiful children and three wonderful dogs. I am a devoted member of my community, culture, and traditional practices.
Sayt k’il’ wil dip siip’insim’ Sayt k’il’im Goot
Altogether one love. Altogether one heart.
My name is Tanya Azak I am a Nisga’a educator, living on the ancestral lands of the Nisga’a people, in the beautiful community of Gitwinksihlkw. Currently, I am a principal, a classroom teacher, and a Nisga’a language teacher at Gitwinksihlkw Elementary School. My career in education, began 22 years ago as a guided reading assistant then a classroom teacher for 10 years and now in my 7th year as a principal at Gitwinksihlkw Elementary.
I am very passionate about Nisga’a language and culture revitalization through engaging learners with meaningful and creative opportunities that nurture identity, self-confidence, and sense of agency and supporting equitable and inclusive educational practices for all learners, in any stage of life.
I am a proud mother if two beautiful children and three wonderful dogs. I am a devoted member of my community, culture, and traditional practices.
Sayt k’il’ wil dip siip’insim’ Sayt k’il’im Goot
Altogether one love. Altogether one heart.
