BUILDING BRIDGES

We value and grow positive relationships with Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and our community partners.

Strategic Goals

Build and sustain a learning environment to develop with Squamish Nation our understanding of truth and reconciliation and seek opportunities to work collaboratively.

Seek opportunities for collaborative partnership with community groups and agencies to achieve the goals of Council’s Strategic Plan and the District’s ongoing priorities.

How we did in 2022

✔ Workshops were provided to support staff in better understanding the legacy of colonization.

✔ Resources were shared with staff to encourage self-guided learning.

✔ Council to Council meetings took place to strengthen relationships and set priorities for collaboration.

✔ Collaborative engineering projects continued to progress:

• Seaichem Reserve/Eagle Viewing Dike Master Plan project received a grant for seismic and environmental impact assessments; this Squamish Nation/District of Squamish partnership continues to advance the design and assessments to be ready to apply for future grants.

✔ Inclusion Strategy IDEAs in Action was adopted to further Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) goals across the District.

✔ Accessibility 101 Training was offered to staff (January 2023) and was recorded to be available in the online staff IDEA Resource Hub.