Ta na wa shewshewálhshitúmulh
Intergovernmental Relations & Strategic Partnerships
Office & Contact Details:
Email: IGR@squamish.net
Address: 50 Lonsdale, North Vancouver, BC
Director
Ses siyam, Chief Ray Natraoro
Ta na wa shewshewálhshitúmulh (Intergovernmental Relations & Strategic Partnerships) – the ones who are breaking trail for us.
Intergovernmental Relations & Strategic Partnerships (IGR) supports the Nation’s engagement with other levels of government and strategic partners in Squamish Territory while ensuring that the Nation’s rights, title, territory, and culture remain protected in all intergovernmental engagements. IGR leads a coordinated approach to collaborate with other governments and strategic partners, ensuring alignment with Council-approved priorities.
External entities should still go through the referrals process on the Squamish Connect portal here.
- Developing and advancing the Nation’s Intergovernmental Strategy
- Provide support and subject matter expertise for Government-to-Government relations and negotiations
- Ensure consistent alignment among Nation administration functions relating to intergovernmental relations
- Support for other Nation teams in their interactions with other levels of government
- Lead or support all intergovernmental tables and mechanisms for the Nation
- Supporting Council and senior leadership in external advocacy and diplomatic engagements
- Centralizing prioritization of IGR efforts to align with Nation-wide goals
- Embedding IGR processes such as pre-briefs and debriefs across the organization
Ta na wa shewshewálhshitúmulh – the ones who are breaking trail for us
Nation Updates
2026 Annual General Meeting
Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 28 and 29.
Sen̓áḵw Updates
More Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People will be able to once again call Sen̓áḵw home when Tower Two opens its doors to residents this fall.
Introducing our Ta S7ulh Sḵwelḵwálwen kwi Esch’éch’ewát (Strategic Plan, 2026-2030)
Squamish Nation Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) recently approved the Strategic Plan, 2026-2030 to guide our Nation for the next four years.