Squamish Nation Election Questionnaire

Submitted by Shellene SHELLY Paull - Running for Council November 19, 2017 1. What qualifies you to be in Chief and Council? Thank you for this opportunity to explain my role in challenging the gaps and absences in procedural aspect of our governance model. This came from researching and writing several letters on a complex estate matter. I have relevant work experience Squamish Nation, Law Firms, National Aboriginal Advocacy and Communications level. a) I understand the political and legal aspects of protecting our sovereign nationhood; b) I have travelled extensively and worked with larger First Nations communities; c) I have worked with project leaders who analyze the social and environmental impacts of resource extraction projects having worked with lawyers who specialize in venture projects; d) I possess a working knowledge of Squamish Nation administration, past land use plans, past village reserve general history, and political history. e) I am familiar with understand...

What qualifies you to be on Chief and Council?          I am driven and motivated by the people and our future generations. I look forward to working together with the other 15 councillors to bring about positive change. I demonstrate positive and fair leadership characteristics and I live by the saying “Be the change you want to see.” I believe effective leadership is based on being a positive role-model, leading by example and taking action. I believe it is important to stay true to myself, treat other’s with kindness and compassion and the power of team work by collectively working together with member’s at the council table and our membership. However what qualifies me to be on council is my passion to be actively involved in the community and the work I am doing to address mental health and wellness. Furthermore, working with U.N. has taught me a lot about policy making and making important and effective...

Questions for Potential Band Manager (Currently Serving on Council) 1.  What makes you qualified to be Band Manager? I am prepared to listen to the Members concerns and help them to the best of my ability. Before I was first elected to Council I was already doing community advocacy with some members and outside of our Nation. I am a people person and my former boss said I was great at networking and public relation which I believe are a few of the necessary skills to have as a Band Manager. 2.  After reading the terms of reference for Band Manager, do you agree to what it contains? I think it is really unfortunate that the Terms of Reference wasn’t brought to Membership prior to the Nominations meeting.  However working within those parameters I will do my best and my hope is the New term of Council will review, make amendments and perhaps bring it to Membership for their input. 3.  Do you feel the community needs a Band Ma...

Referring to the draft Election Law document (I know it wasn’t passed), would there be a reason you would not be eligible to run under those candidate requirements? Such as… ·          Not in good standing with Squamish Nation (you owe Squamish Nation money )? No ·          You have declared bankruptcy within the last two years? No ·          You committed an indictable offence (includes assault, theft, fraud or bribery) within the last 10 years . No ·          You got a DUI in the last 10 years ? No What qualifies you to be on Chief and Council ? I have been in leadership roles in the past as per my Candidate Profile on-line I have several years of experience working on volunteering boards. Further, I have ample experience and expertise in First nations Governance. What does it mean to be on C...

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What makes you qualified to be on Chief and Council? I feel that i have learned soo much from these last 4 years and i feel proud of my contributions, dedication and my accomplishments. I feel that i am just getting started.  I have a lot of experience working in a few different departments in our Nation and also live on the Capilano reserve so I feel that I can relate and have a good understanding of what struggles our members are facing.  I worked in the SN Recreation Department as a Sr Program Coordinator for 7 years +, I worked in the SN Human Resources Department as a Recruitment Coordinator for 4 years, I also held a position as the Renovations Coordinator in the SN Com Ops Dept for 5 years and almost 1 year in the SN Registry Department as an Assistant before getting elected to Council in 2013.  I have also held positions outside the Nation between some of my employment over the years; BC Rail as an Admin Coordinator, a Ski Technician on Cypress Mountain for...

What qualifies you to be on Chief and Council? 2014 is when I found my voice/ stood-up for the source of all life for which there is No Alternative Water on our own Squamish Traditional Land the Kinder Morgan pipeline Expansion. I opposed it then as I still do today for present and future generations! With No Consultation with our people then No consent?  I've run my own Successful Childcare Business for Phsicians/ Nurses children and understand the importance of being Responsible, Accountable and Transparent to gain Trust. What does it mean to be on Chief and Council and represent the community? Leadership is like the ONE who holds the light for the people in a dark room! To be mindful that you must be in good Character ,good standing within the community for our Youth are watching your example? The World is watching US so I would be honored to always dress in Squamish Regalia as the Elders have requested. What are your feelings with regards to the Governance Manu...

1. What qualifies you to be on Chief and Council? through my education in communications studies, st SFU I have studied policy making, political economy of communications, aboriginal justice and First Nations studies as some of my main focuses. I have familiarity with creating an AGM with the Wild Bird trust at Maplewood Flats on Dollarton Hwy (beside Tsleil Waututh/Burrard). I have attended Union of BC Indian Chiefs AGA (Annual General Assembly) this year with my course at sfu on Criminology and Aboriginal Justice. I am strong with my numbers and have confidence with finances, budgets and long term planning. 2. What does it mean to be on Chief and Council and represent the community ? as an off reserve member, I do not feel represented by the chief and council and wish to see more diversity in representation. There is a need for diversifying representation of women, of off reserve members, and of the youth. I want to be a vital role in the youth speaking up to fight for our future...