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Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and District of Squamish have agreed to sign a new protocol agreement reflective of the principles, values, and traditions of the Squamish People. The Wa Iyí̓m ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Strong) Protocol Agreement provides guidance on how Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and District of Squamish meaningfully 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

The agreement lays the groundwork for the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that both the Nation and District will work together on. This important first step will help guide the relationship between our two governments going forward. In preparation for developing the MOU, work will begin to take inventory of the collaborative projects already in place and identify new opportunities for shared work and reconciliation.

As a part of the celebrations of the 100-year anniversary of the Amalgamation of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, the media are invited to attend the signing ceremony of the Wa Iyí̓m ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Protocol Agreement between the Nation and District of Squamish.

• Squamish (District)

• Squamish First Nation (Squamish)