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Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the City of North Vancouver have agreed to sign a new protocol agreement reflective of the principles, values, and traditions of the Squamish People. The Wa Iyı́̓m ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Strong) Protocol Agreement provides guidance on how Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the City of North Vancouver engage in advancing reconciliation. It commits both parties to the following Sḵwx̱wú7mesh principles to guide the reconciliation process:

• tkwáya7n iy nexwnew̓ítm – Listen & Engage
• wa nexwniwnen chet ta nexwniw̓ tl’a Sḵwxw̱ú7mesh – Follow the Ways of the Squamish
• tex̱wlám̓ ns7eyx̱ – Genuinely Care
• chet wa telnexw tina tl'a snewiyelh tl'a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh – Learn the Advice of the Squamish
• na wa nelhnilhtway ta úxwumixw – The People Go Through It Together
• we7us chet ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh siyá̓m̓in – Protect the Rights and Title of the Squamish

While not legally binding, the agreement lays the groundwork for the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that both the Nation and City will work together on.

As a part of the celebrations of the 100-year anniversary of the Amalgamation of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, the public and media are invited to attend the signing ceremony of the Wa Iyı́̓m ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Protocol Agreement between the Nation and City of North Vancouver.

• North Vancouver (City)

• Squamish First Nation (Squamish)