Tsleil-Waututh Nation Releases 2022-23 Annual Report

Tsleil-Waututh Nation Releases 2022-23 Annual Report

News & UpdatesTsleil-Waututh Nation Releases 2022-23 Annual Report

Tsleil-Waututh Nation Releases 2022-23 Annual Report

Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) is pleased to share our 2022-2023 Annual Report.

We are proud of the many milestones achieved to meet the needs of Tsleil-Waututh Nation Membership during the past fiscal year. We invite you to review our progress, and how we worked collaboratively to overcome challenges, in the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) 2022-2023 Annual Report.

The Annual Report includes messages from TWN’s Chief & Council and Chief Administrative Officer, a snapshot of our Membership growth over the past decade, and various images and infographics to reflect our work. The document is divided into seven sections to report on the projects and initiatives of TWN’s Departments as well as our Financial Statements.

The Nation has worked tirelessly towards restoring and protecting our language, culture, and lands, as well as building capacity within our community. By doing so, we are placing the face of Tsleil-Waututh Nation back on our traditional territory and ensuring current and future generations will thrive.

TWN Annual Report 2022-23_COVER

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