Tsleil-Waututh Nation & SFU sign agreement to advance reconciliation

Representatives from səlilwətaɬ (the Tsleil-Waututh Nation) celebrated the signing of a Relationship Protocol Agreement with Simon Fraser University at a September 6 ceremony held at SFU-s Burnaby campus. The agreement marks a formal commitment from both parties to work together, strengthen their relationship and advance reconciliation. SFU commits to promoting success and achievement of Tsleil-Waututh Nation learners and supporting the Nation's cultural, economic, social, environmental, health, and community priorities. The Tsleil-Waututh Nation will provide guidance to support SFU-s ongoing decolonizing and Indigenizing work. As part of the agreement, both parties will meet at least once a year to review and evaluate activities and identify new initiatives to build an inclusive future.