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9-647: The TWN is a member government of the Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council , which includes other governments on the upper Sunshine Coast , southeastern Vancouver Island and the Tsawwassen band on the other side of the Vancouver metropolis from the Tsleil-Waututh. There are almost 600 members with 287 living on the reserve as of January 2018. According to the 2011 National Community Well-Being Index, Burrard Inlet 3

18-499: Is a First Nations Tribal Council located in British Columbia , Canada , with offices in Tsawwassen and Nanaimo . NmTC advises and assists its 11-member Nations in the areas of Community Planning, Economic Development , Financial Management, Governance and Technical Services (which includes community infrastructure, capital projects, housing development and inspections, water quality and emergency preparedness.) NmTC

27-782: Is also actively involved in fostering dialogue and understanding between its members and their neighbouring communities. The member Nations of the region span the Strait of Georgia , touch the Strait of Juan de Fuca and encompass eastern and southern Vancouver Island , the Lower Mainland and the Sunshine Coast . The head office of the Tribal Council is on Snuneymuxw First Nation lands in Nanaimo . A mainland office

36-510: Is also known for its war canoe racing team, The Burrard Canoe Club. Hereditary Chief John L. George was the longest serving elected Chief and founding member of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, formed in 1969 against the Liberal 'White Paper' Policy that would end Indian status. He was a strong advocate and protector of TWN Aboriginal Rights and Title. Leonard H. George was elected Chief and created

45-744: Is considered the most prosperous First Nation community in Canada. The most famous member of the TWN was Chief Dan George , an actor and native rights advocate best known for his role as Old Lodge Skins in Little Big Man , The Outlaw Josey Wales and for another role as Old Antoine in the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation television series Cariboo Country (based on books by Paul St. Pierre ). His descendants still figure prominently in TWN government and culture. The TWN

54-620: Is located on Tsawwassen First Nation lands near the Tsawwassen area of the city of Delta . In 2012-13 the Tribal Council Board is composed of: NmTC publishes an online newspaper, Klahowya - the voice of the member nations of the Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council." Tsawwassen, British Columbia Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include

63-839: The Four Host First Nations, which included Musqueam, Squamish, and Lil'wat Nations. It was the first time that Canada accommodated the Indigenous nations interest in the event. It was the first time Indigenous title holders were recognized by the Olympic body. The TWN is also opposed to the Trans Mountain Expansion Project and their views and scientific reports can be found at the Sacred Trust Initiative : Naut%27sa mawt Tribal Council Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council

72-567: The TWN Takaya Developments and began the partnerships that have brought much real estate development to TWN. Leonard also brought TWN into the BC Treaty Process and was a strong voice for the TWN. As well, he is the son of Dan George and was a successful actor as well as a politician. The TWN operates an ocean-going canoe tour/experience known as Takaya Tours Download coordinates as: Indian Reserves under

81-588: The administration of the Squamish Nation are: In 2006, a documentary followed and was filmed by four Tsleil-Waututh youth to highlight their struggles with the education system. The documentary — titled Reds, Whites & the Blues and/or, Reading, Writing & the Rez — is a CBC Newsworld in-house production co-produced with CBUT . In 2010 TWN helped welcome the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics as part of

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