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 A map showing traditional Squamish territory, totalling 6,732 km2 (2,599 sq mi) | |
| People | Squamish people |
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| Province | British Columbia |
| Land | |
| Reserve(s) | List |
| Land area | 21.19 km2 (8¼ sq. mi.) km2 |
| Government | |
| Council | List |
| Website | |
| www | |
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| Squamish people |
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| General information |
| Population |
| 3,893 approx. |
| Communities |
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| Related peoples |
| Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Shishalh, Nooksack, Coast Salish |
The Squamish Nation is a First Nations government of the Squamish people.[1] The Squamish Nation government includes an elected council and an administrative body based primarily in West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Squamish, BC. [2]
The Squamish Nation is responsible for the management of 26 First Nations reserves located around the Capilano River, Mosquito Creek, and Seymour River on the north shore of Burrard Inlet in North Vancouver, British Columbia, and along the Squamish River, and in Gibsons and Port Mellon in the Howe Sound. [3] They also jointly own private land holdings with neighbouring First Nations like the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Lil’wat. [4]
The Squamish Nation is responsible for managing assets and revenues generated by the Squamish Nation, providing several programs and services to the Squamish People, and representing the Squamish People in intergovernmental relations with other Canadian governments and industries that operate within its territory.
The Squamish Nation government comprises an elected council, which includes the Council Chairperson, seven elected Councillors, and an elected Band Manager. The Council hires, oversees and provides direction to the Chief Administrative Officer who oversees the administrative arm of the Squamish Nation. [2]
- ^ "About Page – Squamish Nation Website". Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ a b "About Page – Squamish Nation Website". Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "About Page – Squamish Nation Website". Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "MST Development Corp. is about First Nations becoming 'powerful in our territories once again' – Vancouver Sun". Retrieved 2023-08-31.