Gitxsan Nation-Owned Companies and YHL Announce New Partnership

South Hazelton (January 19, 2026) – Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. (YHL) is pleased to
announce a new partnership agreement with the Gitxsan Development Corporation (GDC) and
Gitxsan Forests Inc. (GFI), Gitxsan Nation–owned companies working to create long-term
economic opportunities for Gitxsan members within their traditional territory. This agreement
supersedes previous arrangements and reflects a renewed commitment to a long-term,
Indigenous-led partnership built on respect, collaboration, and shared opportunity within Gitxsan
Territory.

This partnership takes place within Gitxsan Territory and reflects the Nation’s long-established
connection to the land, while supporting sustainable economic development for present and
future generations.

“Northern BC has proudly been home to Yellowhead Helicopters for over 50 years,” said Jacob
Forman, CEO and Accountable Executive of YHL. “Working alongside Gitxsan-owned
companies, whose people have lived on and stewarded these lands since time immemorial,
allows us to support communities responsibly and build collaborative, long-term aviation
services together.”

Under the new agreement, YHL will provide helicopter charter services within Gitxsan Territory
while operating from the Gitxsan-owned helicopter base in South Hazelton, British Columbia.
The partnership supports resource development, infrastructure, emergency response, and
broader aviation needs in the region, including aviation fuel resources, while prioritizing local
participation, safe and specialized operations, and shared economic benefits for Gitxsan
communities.

GDC leads broader economic and business development initiatives on behalf of the Gitxsan
Nation, supporting long-term, Indigenous-led opportunities within Gitxsan Territory (Laxyip).
Gitxsan Forests Inc. (GFI) manages forest-related activities within the Territory and owns the
helicopter base in South Hazelton.

“At Gitxsan Development Corporation, we are the hub for new business and partnerships for the
Gitxsan Nation,” said Chaz Ware, COO of GDC. “Our goal is to make sure our people directly
benefit from the big projects coming our way, like the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline.
Our partnership with Yellowhead Helicopters is an example of the strong, shared ventures we’re
building for a prosperous future for the Gitxsan Nation.”

Together, the parties look forward to building a collaborative, locally rooted approach to aviation
services and aviation fuel resources in support of responsible operations and long-term
community benefits across the Gitxsan Territory.

Contacts:
Charlie Mooney, Director of Corporate Development
charlie.mooney@yhl.ca

Karen Armstrong, Manager Sales & Contract Administration
karen.armstrong@yhl.ca

www.yhl.ca