Reconciliation in Action: Annual Address with Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations

Leadership through Recovery

The Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation are continuing to drive growth and opportunity for their Nation’s members and the region and have proven track records of success in economic development projects, entrepreneurship and sustainability. The MST Development Corporation alone, a partnership established to oversee the properties jointly owned by the three Nations, owns more than 160 acres of developable land valued at over $1 billion.

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade invites you to our third annual Reconciliation in Action: Annual Address with Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Hear from leaders of these three Nations on their upcoming plans and activities and how Indigenous and non-Indigenous business communities can work together towards reconciliation and establishing mutually beneficial relationships.

Panellists:

Chief Wayne Sparrow (yəχʷyaχʷələq) Chief Jen Thomas Wilson Williams (Sxwíxwtn)

Chief Wayne Sparrow (yəχʷyaχʷələq), Musqueam Indian Band (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)
Chief Jen Thomas, Tsleil-Waututh Nation (səlilwətaɬ)
Wilson Williams (Sxwíxwtn), Spokesperson, Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw)

Thursday, June 15, 2023

11:30 AM

Location:Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - BC Ballroom
900 W Georgia St., Vancouver

Schedule:Registration & Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT Program: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. PT

Submit Your Questions

We want you to be part of the discussion. To participate, go to slido.com and use the password #RECONCILIATION

Sponsor Resources

Among Canada’s Indigenous peoples, the combination of entrepreneurial drive, long-term wealth management practices, and rising interest in public and private partnerships suggest the great potential for Indigenous communities to build economic success. At the same time, these opportunities are offset by legislative constraints on raising capital, the challenges of operating enterprises in remote places, and a historic legacy of distrust felt by Indigenous Peoples. Fortunately, Scotiabank’s Indigenous Financial Services group is eager to tackle the most complex business problems facing Indigenous Peoples, through knowledge-sharing that helps commercial clients navigate the challenges. Learn more

FortisBC

We believe strong partnerships are possible by building positive and respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples, communities and businesses. Guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles, we strive for continuous improvement in our leadership actions, business development, employment and community relationships. Proud to be a Progressive Aboriginal Relations committed member, we’re working with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business to become certified in these areas.

We’re honoured to learn from Indigenous thought leaders, partners and communities as we continue to build authentic relationships that are fundamental to providing energy for a better BC. Learn more about how we’re partnering for progress with Indigenous communities.

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and consulting firm for Indigenous Nations in Canada. For the past 40 years, we have invested significant time and resources developing and delivering practical services to meet the unique needs of our First Nations, Métis and Inuit clients. Serving Indigenous nations, businesses and individuals across Canada, our team consists of 300 professionals who have a diverse set of experiences and services designed to position you for success.