Statement of Intent

Squamish

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Squamish Nation

2. How is the First Nation established?
Other

Please Describe:
Custom.

Is there an attachment?
Yes

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
Squamish Nation Membership.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
2552

Is there any other First Nation that claims to represent the aboriginal people described in questions 3 and 4? If so, please list.

5. Please list any First Nations with whom the First Nation may have overlapping or shared territory.
Burrard, Musqueam, and Lillooet

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
Lower Mainland region of B.C. from Point Grey on the south to Roberts Creek on the west; then north along the height of land to the Elaho River headwaters including all the islands in Howe Sound and the Sound drainages; then southeast to the confluence of the Soo and Green Rivers north from Whistler; then south along the height of land to the Port Moody area including the entire Mamquam River and Indian Arm drainages; then west along the height of land to Point Grey.
Attach a map or other document, if available or describe.
Map Available?
Yes

7. Is the First Nation mandated by its constituents to submit a Statement of Intent to negotiate a treaty with Canada and British Columbia under the treaty process?
Yes

How did you receive your Mandate? (Please provide documentation)
Squamish Nation Declaration of Principle - Squamish Aboriginal Title.
The Squamish Nation Assertion of Aboriginal Title.

8.	Contact Person:	Mr. Gibby Jacobs
	Official Title:	Chief Negotiator - Councillor
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	604-980-4553 Office
	Others:	604-980-9601 Fax

	Submitted by:	Chief Joe Mathias
	Title:	Chief - t'echuxanm
	Date:	12/15/93