Old Massett Village Council
Logo used by Old Massett Village Council | |
Traditional territory of the Haida people | |
| People | Haida |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Old Massett |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Land | |
| Main reserve | Masset 1 |
| Other reserve(s) | |
| Land area | 9.7 km2 |
| Population (2025) | |
| On reserve | 703 |
| On other land | 65 |
| Off reserve | 2547 |
| Total population | 3315 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Donald Edgars |
| Council | 2023–26
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| Tribal Council | |
| Council of the Haida Nation | |
| Website | |
| oldmassettvillagecouncil | |
Old Massett Village Council (OMVC; Haida: G̱aw X̱aadée Council Née) is a band government of the Haida people, located in Old Massett, on Haida Gwaii. Old Massett Village Council is one of two Canadian band governments for the Haida Nation, the other being Skidegate Band Council. The main governing body of the Haida people is the Council of the Haida Nation, and as such the two band councils function as village governments.
The band was formed in the late 19th century through the consolidation of Haida communities who spoke X̱aad Kíl, the northern dialect of the Haida language.
As of May 2025, the band has 3,315 registered members, 703 of whom live on reserve. It has 27 reserves, with a total area of 9.7 square kilometres (2,400 acres). The band is governed by an elected band council, consisting of one Chief and seven councillors, with elections held every three years.