Ian Campbell (Canadian politician) facts for kids
Ian Campbell was born in 1974 or 1975. He is an Indigenous Canadian politician. He is a hereditary chief, which means he is a head of a family within his nation. He is also an elected councillor for the Squamish Nation.
Ian Campbell leads the Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase. This is a big meeting held every year in Vancouver, British Columbia. It focuses on how Indigenous communities and other businesses can work together. He also helps manage properties owned by the Musqueam Indian Band, the Squamish Nation, and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation through the MST Development Corporation. In 2018, he planned to run for mayor of Vancouver but later decided not to.
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Ian Campbell's Journey
Ian Campbell is a member of the Squamish Nation. He lives in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
Working with First Nations
Before the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, Ian Campbell helped First Nation governments get involved in the games. They were known as the Four Host First Nations.
In 2010, Campbell and other First Nation leaders suggested renaming Stanley Park to X̱wáýx̱way. This is a historic Indigenous name for that area.
Managing Land and Business
In 2014, Campbell helped start the MST Development Corporation. This group manages real estate for the Musqueam Indian Band, the Squamish Nation, and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. These nations work together to manage lands they have shared claims over.
In 2015, Ian Campbell was among the first people to graduate from Simon Fraser University with an MBA in Aboriginal Business and Leadership. This degree focuses on business skills for Indigenous leaders.
Important Decisions and Views
As a hereditary chief of the Squamish Nation, Campbell has supported the proposed Woodfibre LNG project. However, he has set certain conditions for its support. He has also spoken against the Trans Mountain Pipeline. When he was chief, the Squamish Nation even challenged the pipeline in court.
In 2017, Campbell suggested tearing down the Fairmont Academy. This building used to be a police barracks. He believed this action would help with the reconciliation process. He mentioned how the police had historically treated Indigenous peoples unfairly.
Running for Mayor
In 2018, Ian Campbell announced he wanted to become the mayor of Vancouver. He became the candidate for Vision Vancouver. He promised to extend the Broadway Skytrain line to the University of British Columbia. However, in September 2018, he decided to withdraw from the race before the election.
Promoting Partnerships
In 2022, Ian Campbell became the chair of the Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase. He explained that this yearly event helps bring about economic reconciliation. It also shows many people the progress being made between Indigenous communities and businesses.
