About the Society
The Society was incorporated in 1979 and is a registered, non-profit organization operating in Terrace, BC. Ksan is proud of its grassroots history and continues to respond to community need on a variety of levels. An annually elected Board of Directors provides a wide range of community perspective and ensures the direction of the Society is of value to the community.
Mission Statement
We believe in the inherent value of every human being. We are committed to responding to community need. We empower, assist and support people experiencing gender violence, violence, poverty, homelessness and other forms of oppression/marginalization.
Ksan's Website
The site is powered by TextPattern - The Better Alternative, an Open Source Content Management System. The theme is based on TXP Gespaa Double, originally by Phu Ly, modified by Stuart. It was installed and further modified by Carol Sabo, Executive Director for Ksan Society in December 2009.
Photo Credit
Ksan takes its name from a First Nations word meaning people of the river of mist – the river of mist being the Skeena River. The photo on the banner is one of the Skeena River, taken in 2009, by Connor Sabo.