Shxw’ōwhámél First Nation has a custom electoral system and is governed by Si:yá:m. Si:yá:m Council are respected people in the community who have been appointed, by their families, to provide leadership.
Si:yá:m Councillors may consider adopting portfolios in order to keep the Council informed of developments pertaining to Band issues. Si:yá:m Councillors elected as the portfolio holders are not authorized to make decisions in their field, but provide the Council with detailed information and recommendations so the Council can make a decision as a whole group generating equality and fairness. The portfolio holder will be responsible for upholding the decisions and opinion of the Council. The purpose of this governance structure is to provide an organizational structure for the operation of the Shxw’ōwhámél First Nation to maintain harmonious, respectful, effective and efficient relationships between the Si:yá:m, Administrator, and Shxw’ōwhámél First Nation members.
Ensure consistent, transparent, and trustworthy
governance and administration of the community and
strengthen relationships with the Tíyt Tribe and the
broader Stó:lō community.
Build connections between families and on and off reserve membership as well as the Tíyt Tribe, and the broader Stó:lō communities and institutions.
Implement a robust policy framework that will provide clear guidelines for how Si:yá:m Council and administration should operate.
