Resources

Bob Sokol is a planner with 30 years of experience working with communities to achieve their desired futures. His work with the Squamish Nation is focused on engaging with Squamish Nation members to chart a course for a sustainable and vibrant future for the Nation encompassing land use, culture, language, health, housing and the environment.

Ruby Carrico was born and raised on the unceded and shared territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Nations in what is now known as Vancouver. She comes to her role as Planner with Planning & Capital Projects from the non-profit sector where she worked in housing, facilitation, and community engagement. She has a B.Sc. in Natural Resources Conservation and a Master’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning with a specialization in Indigenous Community Planning, both obtained from UBC. Ruby has been with the Squamish Nation since February 2022 is excited and honoured to be working on the Squamish Nation Generational Plan and other planning projects.

Mestl’áxwts, Jessica Walker is a proud Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw member and is a descendant of the Johnston family. Jessica also comes from Ukrainian heritage on her mother’s side. She has worked for the Squamish Nation for last two years at Ayás Mén̓men and is now starting a new path as a planner and will be primarily working on the 2050 generational plan. She has been learning traditional plant use and Coast Salish weaving and is grateful for the teachings and to be from good people who have such rich history and connection with the land.

Lesley Campbell Reeva Billy Mason Gamley