It is election day! S岣祑x瘫wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) members can cast their ballots in several districts across the Sea to Sky Corridor.
Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 19, providing multiple options for voters across the region.
The Nation posted detailed election information on its .
Where to vote
Members will vote in different districts, depending on where they live:
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West Vancouver-Sea to Sky: Squamish Valley residents
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North Vancouver-Seymour: Ch’ích’elxwi7岣祑 (Seymour) residents
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North Vancouver-Lonsdale: Xwmélch’sten (Capilano) residents in North and West Vancouver
Polling stations for S岣祑x瘫wú7mesh Úxwumixw members include:
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Totem Hall (Squamish)
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Eslha7an Learning Centre
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Chief Joe Mathias Centre
Voters are assigned to specific locations but can vote wherever it’s most convenient.
What you need to bring
Voters must show ID at the polling station. Acceptable forms include:
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小蓝视频 driver’s licence
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小蓝视频 ID card
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Certificate of Indian Status
If you don’t have one of these, you can bring two pieces of ID, with one showing your address. If you can’t provide the necessary ID, someone can vouch for you at the polling station.
Off-reserve members can check the to find their district and local polling station.
Help available for voters
A community liaison officer for the West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Electoral District is available to assist members with voting. Contact the Sea to Sky Electoral Office at 778-572-4610 for help.
For voters in North Vancouver-Lonsdale, information and assistance are available at 1395 Pemberton Ave. or by calling 778-572-4255.
Shuttle service on election day
Shuttles in the Squamish Valley will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To arrange transportation, call 604-815-3445.
For more details on candidates and party platforms, visit the Elections 小蓝视频 website or check out the on where the major parties stand on First Nations issues.
*Please note that this story was updated after it was first posted in order to keep the time element current.
Bhagyashree Chatterjee is The 小蓝视频’s Indigenous affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the .
