 Ging̱olx is one of four Nisg̱a’a villages that make up the Nisg̱a’a Nation.The community itself has four clans which are Killer Whale, Eagle, Raven and Wolf.Ging̱olx village government consists of 1 chief and 5 councillors

The name Ging̱olx comes from the Nisg̱a’a language words meaning "scalp givers."