How will the Squamish First Nations be recognized?
The plan for the Oceanfront envisions working together with the Squamish Nation to find a tangible way to celebrate the Oceanfrontʼs respect for the First Nations people, the strong relationship the Oceanfront holds with the land and the water, and the coming together of the old, the new and many different cultures. This will likely be in many forms.
A traditional longhouse can be incorporated in a prominent position along the oceanfront. The themes and identity of various landscape features can be tied into First Nation language and culture. Events and activities can also celebrate the role and importance of the First Nation influence and contribution to the community.