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VOTE RESULTS
Community members can view the vote results for the Election & Referendum Law below. Hardcopies of the vote results will be available at Totem Hall and Chief Joe Mathias Centre on June 1.
An overview of the results:
- 899 total voters
Changes:
- 16 Councillors
- Vote for all Councillors (remove the regions)
- Limit only one (1) immediate family member to be on Council
- 5-minute speaking limit at People’s Assembly meetings
Did not change:
- Definition of immediate family member
- All voters choose the Council chairperson
Changes passed from the May 31, 2025, referendum will be implemented and effective for the Squamish Nation General Election on September 28, 2025.
Letter from Electoral Commission regarding the vote results
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View the vote results on the One Feather website
Election & Referendum Vote Information
About the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission was established in 2015 to oversee fair and transparent elections and referendums. It is made up of seven voting members, two alternates, and one non-voting member. Each seat represents a particular region or demographic of the community.
Electoral Commission Members 2024-2028
On February 29, 2024, Council approved the appointment of the following Members to the Squamish Nation Electoral Commission for a term commencing on March 1, 2024 and ending on March 1, 2028, as follows:
(1) Roberta Jacqueline Williams (Elder)
(2) Kara Johansen-Billy (Youth)
(3) Lisa Baker (Resident of Squamish Valley)
(4) Tuari Treadwell (Resident of Xwemélch’stn)
(5) Donalene Rapada (Resident Off-Reserve)
(6) Patricia C. A. Wight (Resident Off-Reserve)
(7) Angela Uren (Resident of Xwemélch’stn)
Past Appointees
March 1, 2024 – October 25, 2024
- Brandon McReynolds (Resident of Eslhá7an or Chich’elx̱wí7ḵw)
On January 23, 2020, Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) appointed the following for a four-year term.
- Elder | Les Harry
- Squamish Valley | Jonny Williams
- Xwmélch’tstn (Capilano) | Crystal Ricketts (until 2023)
- Off-Reserve | Saul Joseph (until 2023)
- Youth | Brittany John
- Membership Registrar (non-voting member) | Monica Jacobs
The rules governing elections were contained in the 1981 Squamish Indian Band Election Regulations. In September 2015, Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) approved the creation of the Electoral Commission as an arms-length body to assist the Squamish People in exploring the topic of election reform. The following Members served this first term, engaging with the community and incorporating feedback on changes to the 1981 Regulations which resulted in the 2018 Election & Referendum Law.
- Dave Jacobs
- Christine Baker
- Crystal Ricketts
- Clarissa Antone
- Jacob Lewis
- Donalene Rapada
- Shayla Jacobs
- Renee Campbell
- Brittany John
Nation Updates
Heather Lands Update
The review process for the rezoning application for the Heather Lands is now underway. The partnership of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and Aquilini Development, known as MSTA, wants to increase the number of housing units from 2,612 to 4,250.
Fireworks ban reminder for all Sḵwx̱wú7mesh land
Honouring Chief Bill Williams
On behalf of Squamish Nation leadership, we honour találsamkin siyám Chief Bill Williams (February 12, 1950 - September 28, 2025).