Electoral Commission
To contact the Electoral Commission, please email info@snelectoralcommission.com
Statement - January 19, 2024The 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) Jackie Roberta Williams (Elder)
(2) Kara Johansen-Billy (Youth)
(3) Brandon McReynolds (Resident of Eslhá7an or Chich’elx̱wí7ḵw)
(4) Lisa Baker (Resident of Squamish Valley)
(5) Tuari Treadwell (Resident of Xwemélch’stn)
(6) Donalene Rapada (Resident Off-Reserve)
(7) Patricia Wight (Resident Off-Reserve)
On April 4, 2024, Council appointed Angela Uren to the Squamish Nation Electoral Commission as an alternate.
Past Appointees
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
Key Documents
Nation Updates
Letter from Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw | Update on Squamish Nation Distribution Program
To the Squamish People, The Squamish Nation Council is pleased to announce approval for a special payment, again this year, ahead of the holidays.
2024 Office Holiday Closure
Squamish Nation offices will be closed for the holidays starting on Friday, December 20, 2024 and they will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Regular programs and services may not be running, but there are still many supports available to Members in need. Please reach out if you need support.
