Wayne Sparrow
Wayne Sparrow is the Chief of the Musqueam Indian Band, a position he has held since 2018. Under his leadership, the Musqueam have focused on advancing their rights and sovereignty, particularly in relation to their traditional territories in British Columbia. He has been a vocal advocate for economic reconciliation and the recognition of Indigenous rights, emphasizing the importance of historical land titles and the need for partnerships with government entities to achieve meaningful benefits for his community. Recently, he was in the news for signing a landmark revenue-sharing agreement with the federal government regarding ground lease revenue from the Vancouver International Airport, a move that aims to strengthen the economic foundation of the Musqueam people.
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Recent news mentions
Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow said 'Musqueam is not coming for anyone’s private property.'
Ottawa’s deal with Musqueam First Nation raises alarm about property rights in Vancouver area
Canada· 2026-03-04
Wayne Sparrow is the Chief of the Musqueam Nation who emphasized the benefits of the facility built for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
B.C. provides $18-million to First Nation groups helping to host FIFA World Cup gamesCanada· 2025-12-06
Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow said immediately after the ruling was released Friday that his Nation was 'extremely disappointed' that the Cowichan 'would go against our shared Coast Salish protocols.'
B.C. to appeal court ruling that recognized Aboriginal title to land south of VancouverCanada· 2025-08-12
Chief Wayne Sparrow said the Musqueam are 'extremely disappointed' that the Cowichan 'would go against our shared Coast Salish protocols.'
Major land claims ruling says B.C. Indigenous group has claim to a portion of city and port landsCanada· 2025-08-09
Chief Wayne Sparrow is the chair of the Musqueam Capital Corporation and joined the board of Rogers.
Rogers drops another 2,000 jobs in 2024, after sharp decline in employee count in 2023Canada· 2025-03-07
Chief Wayne Sparrow said in a statement that the deal is an incremental measure that 'will undoubtedly provide significant and real benefits to our community over the years to come.'
Musqueam and Feds make deal to share Vancouver airport lease revenueCanada· 2025-02-24