Economic Development
Established in 1992, the Economic Development Department is responsible for creating and sustaining business and partnerships that provide economic growth and stability for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Born out of the Nation's need for an body that was able to oversee TWN businesses from an organizational perspective, it has expanded its mandate to include fiscal policy-making and reporting, making applications for government grants and applications, and maintaining annual budgets.
In addition to being the organization responsible for operational procedures, it also runs several businesses on behalf of the Nation: