Linda Matthews

Linda Matthews traditional name is Gispa stoothl and she is a member of Wilps Xstoom Hloxs of the Gisgaast clan in Gitsegukla. Linda was born and raised in the Hazelton area and is an active feast participant. Linda works at Gitxsan Child and Family Services Society as the Operations Manager, serving the six Gitxsan communities of Gitanmaax, Glen Vowell, Kispiox, Gitwangak, Gitsegukla, and Gitanyow. Linda speaks Gitxsan because she was inspired by interactions with the Wii Axhoosxwit (Elders) to learn her language.