21 Dustin (Khelsilem) Rivers
COUNCILLOR AND SPOKESPERSON, SQUAMISH NATION NEW Dustin Rivers— also known by his Squamish name, Khelsilem—was one of several fresh faces elected to lead the Squamish Nation last December. The Squamish are one of the Lower Mainland’s most inuential Indigenous communities, and Rivers—who serves as their spokesperson—has quickly become one of the most notable voices on issues aecting First Nations, including the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline project. In addition to his political work, Rivers helped SFU set up its Squamish Language Prociency Certicate Program and advocates protecting and preserving Indigenous idioms.