The Squamish Indian Band, part of the Salish Nation, extends from Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast around Howe Sound to include North Vancouver and the Squamish River watershed. Kakeltn Siyam (Chief Gibby Jacob) is Chief in Council. Further information is available on their web site.

Chief Janice George and Deborah Jacobs, Director of Education attended the inaugural meeting of the Regional Heritage Council.