Jenn Carman is Sq’ewá:lxw First Nation’s newest councillor.  Jenn and her daughter Mia are both proud members of Sq’ewá:lxw First Nation.  Jenn is married to a wonderful supportive man, named Byron and she is a step mom to his three children.

Jenn has worked for Stó:lō Nation for over 10 years and is the Early Childhood Education Manager for the Early Years Centre. She is passionate about providing high quality childcare for all children as well as providing program supports for indigenous families with young children. She has a certificate from the University of the Fraser Valley in Early Childhood Education as well as diplomas in Special Needs and Infant and Toddler Education.

The opportunities provided to Jenn as a member of Sq’ewá:lxw have allowed her to be an active and successful member. Over the years, Jenn has been a part of our Housing Committee, Lands Committee and the Youth Representative for our Sq’ep Community Planning meetings. Being a part of these communities has allowed Jenn to see and understand a larger scope for our community needs, successes and challenges.  Jenn is excited and honoured to be apart of council as she enjoys giving back to our community.  Jenn is here to observe, listen and learn and she looks forward to helping in any way to provide a positive future for the members of Sq’ewá:lxw.