The Vancouver Police Board continues to operate with three vacancies despite a request from the Squamish Nation for the “immediate appointment” of one of its members to the government-appointed body.
The Nation said the provincial government has a unique opportunity to demonstrate its dedication to the principles outlined in its support for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a framework for reconciliation. Sxwíxwtn-Wilson Williams, spokesperson and councillor for the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation, said in an emailed statement Wednesday that representation would be “in accordance with the province’s commitment to uphold the principles and tenets of DRIPA, and its commitment to create a path forward that respects the human rights of Indigenous Peoples.”
Musqueam Indian Band The Musqueam Indian Band, meanwhile, is currently in discussions with government about an appointment. Glacier Media left email and phone messages with Musqueam officials in February but has yet to receive a response. The Musqueam has previously had at least two of its members on the board in former chief Wendy John and her son, Wade Grant. Jerry Adams of Nisga’a Nation and Claire Marshall of the Millbrook First Nation have also served on the board.
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