The Howe Sound Community Forum was established in 2000 - read more here for the history

The purpose is to provide a forum for local governments, Regional Districts and First Nations discussions to maintain and enhance the economic, environmental, cultural and social well-being of the Howe Sound for the benefit of present and future generations.

Ruth Simons has convened the forums since 2014, first as volunteer Executive Director of the Future of Howe Sound Society and, since 2017, in her capacity as Executive Director of the Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society. Member communities take turns hosting.

Read more below about each of the forums, and follow the links to the presentations.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Member communities:

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw - District of West Vancouver - Village of Lions Bay - Town of Gibsons - Resort Municipality of Whistler - Village of Pemberton - Bowen Island Municipality - Gambier Island Local Trust - District of Squamish - Metro Vancouver - Sunshine Coast Regional District -Squamish Lillooet Regional District

Communities are located on the unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), shíshálh (Sechelt) , and Líl̓wat (Lil'wat) Nations.