By Ina Pace, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has reinforced its ties with the First Nations, as they commit to ‘working in a good way.’ The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board (SLRD board) is reinforcing its ties with the First Nations and Indigenous communities. The SLRD is home to the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), St’át’imc Nation and Líl’wat Nation. Parts also overlap with the traditional territories of the Stó:lō, Tsleil-Waututh, Nlaka’pamux, Tsilhqot’in, and Secwepemc Nations. The SLRD formally endorsed the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Indigenous Relations Truth & Reconciliation: In Practice: A Guide for Working in a Good Way during its Oct. 22 board meeting, as a means of strategic co-ordination and engagement. This “roadmap” will be used by elected officials and SLRD staff to direct…
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