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For nearly seven years Sqéwqel Development Corporation L.L.P. has been working to empower the Seabird membership through employment, business development and financial opportunities. SqDC undertakes any and all economic activities for profitable businesses, creating new jobs and the development of our economy to the benefit of Seabird members and fostering business opportunities, while respecting Stó:lō culture, traditional and values. At SqDC our mission is to strengthen the Seabird Island Band’s economy and financial well-being of our members.

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Our Partners

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Our Team

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Tyrone McNeil
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Don Clarke
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Janice Parsey
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Nancy Murphy
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Carol Hope
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Shaun Cormiers
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Mike Achem
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Alexis Grace
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Paul Andrew
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Xólhmetes mekw’ li te tém:éxwtset te Sqéwqel

Seabird Island takes care of everything on the land

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