Malahat Nation
Josh Handysides serves as the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Economic Development for Malahat Nation since July 2017, contributing extensive leadership across various organizations including Malahat Mill Bay Development Partners, British Columbia Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, Tourism Cowichan, and Yos Economic Development LP. Handysides has previously held significant roles in regulatory and environmental management within major LNG projects, including positions at Steelhead LNG and Woodfibre LNG Limited, where responsibilities encompassed regulatory application development and stakeholder engagement with First Nations and regulators. Additionally, Handysides is the Principal Consultant at Handysides Regulatory Consulting Ltd. and has been instrumental in driving economic initiatives and development strategies for multiple subsidiary companies and projects. Josh Handysides earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and History from the University of Victoria.
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Malahat Nation
The Malahat Nation represents approximately 350 members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of the village of Mill Bay, about 40 kilometres north of Victoria. The Malahat Nation administration is comprised of both Nation members, Aboriginal professionals, and other well qualified and capable people all committed to providing essential programs and services. Services and benefits to the members align with the Malahat community's stated objectives and expectations contained in the Comprehensive Community Plan, the direction of Chief & Council, and with the legal and fiduciary obligations of the Malahat Nation. Chief and Council believe effective governance is modeled with inclusiveness and consensus. Members are encouraged to contact the Band Administration at any time. The Malahat First Nation is a member government of the Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council and is certified by the First Nations Financial Management Board.