Image: File photo. Acclaimed Squiala First Nation Chief David Jimmie is among the featured speakers at a Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce luncheon on November 2 that aims to inform and educate the Chilliwack community about Indigenous policy matters, including taxation, economic development, procurement processes, infrastructure upgrades, and relationships and collaboration.

By Marcus Gordon

Indigenous panelists to educate and inform at Chilliwack Chamber luncheon event on November 2

Oct 22, 2022 | 10:43 AM

CHILLIWACK — Truth and reconciliation is top of mind these days for individuals who want to build bridges with the Indigenous community and its allied First Nations, particularly as Chilliwack has a sizable and thriving Indigenous population.

The Chamber invites the Chilliwack community to an informative Q&A event as it hosts an educational conversation with local Indigenous Leaders that will include lunch on Wednesday, November 2 from noon to 3 p.m. at Tzeachten First Nation, 45855 Promontory Road, in Chilliwack.

The event will be moderated by Councillor Sandra Bonner-Pederson from Tzeachten First Nation. Panelists will include Chief David Jimmie of Squiala First Nation, Chief Derek Epp of Tzeachten First Nation, Chief Robert Gladstone of Shxwha:y Village, executive director Willy Hall, and MT+Co CEO and chair Rob Miller. They will be speaking on some of the following key topics:

Economic development
Taxation
Procurement processes
Infrastructure upgrades
Relationships and collaboration

Indigenous panelists to educate and inform at Chilliwack Chamber luncheon event on November 2

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