The Haisla of the region have the longest, having occupied the land here for many centuries. Explorers, trappers, prospectors, homesteaders, adventurers, and missionaries all came through the last 150 years, and met with a mixture of struggle and success. Their stories combined represent a shared history that is echoed across BC and yet, a unique one to the valley area. Many came during the Kitamaat Methodist Mission years, staying for a few years then moving on. The valley area saw its share of families working on their homesteads, men prospecting and trapping up numerous creeks and mountain valleys, and speculating on the land during the years when the western terminus for the Grand Trunk Railway line was being decided. more... See more text