Squamish Nation chair reflects on a year of reconciliation and resilience

By Ina Pace, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief After a transformative year marked by cultural milestones, international diplomacy, and urgent public health action, Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams reflects on his role as chairperson of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). “When we talk about how we are implementing our culture and who we are, it gives me chills.” Elected to council 12 years ago, Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams is a spokesperson for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), currently serving as the council’s chairperson. “Moving into the role of chairperson of the Nation, is quite an extravagant [evolution], cherished by me for certain,” he said. As chairperson, Williams leads the council’s internal processes, as well as advocacy with external relations; someone who indeed has a holistic oversight of the Nation’s development and presence…

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