Squamish Nation expects ‘meaningful outcomes’ with provincial election winner

By Ina Pace, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief The Nation remains committed to ensuring the province upholds its commitments to reconciliation, says Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams. Election season isn’t over yet. Hot on the heels of the general local (or municipal) election is the provincial election. The latter follows the earlier-than-anticipated dissolution of the legislative assembly by B.C. Premier David Eby on Sept. 22. Squamish’s riding is West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, and residents have until Oct. 24, the final day of voting, to decide on their MLA. Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)  Chairperson Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams has made it clear that the Nation will retain a “genuine role” in decision-making with the province, no matter the outcome. “Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw remains committed to working with the province to deliver meaningful outcomes…

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