Peanut Gallery Vancouver City Council
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Squamish Nation Relationship Protocol

Motion 6 · Council Meeting, July 11, 2023

Carried Moved by Christine Boyle, Adriane Carr

Summary

  • Approved the WA IY̓ÍM TA SḴWX̱WÚ7MESH (Squamish Strong) Protocol between the City of Vancouver and the Squamish Nation.
  • The protocol formalizes a relationship framework and commits both parties to ongoing partnership in city-building.
  • The agreement explicitly creates no binding legal rights or obligations for either party.
  • Staff from Indigenous Relations and a Squamish Nation spokesperson provided opening remarks; one public speaker spoke in support.

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