Gitxsan West Secondary School has been completed on a previously undeveloped site within the Gitwangak First Nation, approximately 52 km west of Hazelton, BC. The school is situated on Gitwangak Reserve No. 1.

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This new, one-storey, 3,035 m2 secondary school includes 12 classrooms, a gymnasium, two mezzanines, and a resource room. The surrounding site features a sports field, ceremonial courtyard, gathering circle, greenhouse and garden area, and a parking lot, supporting both academic and cultural programming.

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Constructed entirely from glulam wood, with locally sourced cedar cladding the exterior, the school was designed with sustainability, durability, and cultural significance in mind.

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The completed school proudly features First Nations carvings and artwork throughout, including intricate Indigenous motifs embedded in the flooring. These striking black-and-white designs with bold, colorful accents highlight Gitxsan culture and storytelling, bringing a deep sense of identity, tradition, and pride to the heart of the learning environment.