Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Lianne Payne has held various administrative and managerial roles in non-profit organizations and government entities, focusing on operations, program management, and community engagement. Lianne's work has involved fiscal management, grant writing, staff supervision, and strategic planning. With a background in sociology and arts administration, Lianne's experience reflects a commitment to fostering community connections and supporting initiatives related to conservation, reconciliation, and cultural programming.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation
We are səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), People of the Inlet. Our knowledge of the lands and waters of our territory has shaped our people since time immemorial. As a First Nations community, we strive to align Tsleil-Waututh governance with the social, cultural, political, economic, end ecological goals we have set as a community. We pursue business opportunities on our lands and within the region to generate wealth and prosperity for our people, but we balance growth with preserving Tsleil-Waututh values, culture, and territory. Our departments include Administration, Health & Wellness, Community Development, Treaty, Lands & Resources, Finance, Economic Development, and Public Works.