A school in Gitxsan traditional territory has honoured B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. In a ceremony held Friday at Majagaleehl Gali Aks Elementary School, the name “Gyatsit sa ap dii’m,” meaning “one who is calm among us,” was bestowed on B.C’s top doctor.
Henry, who has led the province’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, attended the ceremony via Zoom. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “I was very honoured and flattered to receive this name,” Henry said Tuesday, adding that she hopes to visit Gitxsan territory when it is safe to do so.
Janet Meyer, acting superintendent with Coast Mountains School District 82, said the name was not bestowed to Henry by the Gitxsan