Wayne Sparrow

Wayne Sparrow

politician Canada

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
35,028
Power
1,567$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,028 $1,700,000 1,567$
Totals 1 38,005,238 35,028 $1,700,000 1,567$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Wayne Sparrow is the Chief of the Musqueam Nation who emphasized the benefits of the facility built for the 2010 Winter Olympics. 7

The Globe and Mail: B.C. provides $18-million to First Nation groups helping to host FIFA World Cup games

Canada Canada: 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.' 4

The Globe and Mail: B.C. to appeal court ruling that recognized Aboriginal title to land south of Vancouver

Canada Canada: Chief Wayne Sparrow said the Musqueam are 'extremely disappointed' that the Cowichan 'would go against our shared Coast Salish protocols.' 4

The Globe and Mail: Major land claims ruling says B.C. Indigenous group has claim to a portion of city and port lands

Canada Canada: 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.' 9

The Globe and Mail: Musqueam and Feds make deal to share Vancouver airport lease revenue