Squamish Nation, PO Box 86131, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7L 4J5
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Services

Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw Ns7éyxnitm

Department Description

The Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw Ns7éyxnitm ta Snewéyalh Squamish Nation Education strives to provide an education system founded on four principles.

  1. Education is an inherent Aboriginal and Treaty right
  2. Education is a long holistic process
  3. Education belongs to the People
  4. Education is central to our growth as a prosperous, healthy and self- governing Nation

Mission Statement

The Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw will protect the Amalgamation and enhance the Úxwumixw cultural values and traditions through respect, equality, and harmony for all.

Services Offered

Support provided for:

  • Public and Band Operated Schools
  • Independent/ Private Schools,
  • Xweme’ch’stn Extimxwawtxw School
  • Post Secondary Schools
  • Adult Basic Education
  • Occupational Training
  • Special Needs Assessments

Programs

  • Xweme’ch’stn Extimxwawtxw Capilano Little Ones School
    The K-3, K-4 and K-5 programs support building a solid Language foundation, developing academic readiness for Kindergarten and early literacy skills in a nurtured and enriched cultural environment
  • Other Instructional
  • K-12 Counseling, Services & Support
  • K-12 & Post Awards & Incentives
  • Post Secondary Professional
  • Skwxwú7mesh Snichim
  • Community Outreach

Projects/ Initiatives

  • Intellectual Property Rights Protocol
  • Sculpture Symposium with Municipality of West Vancouver
  • Squamish Language website
  • Children’s website
  • Squamish Language revitalization
  • Archival of Squamish Language documents
  • Various art and cultural exhibits with museums and other institutions

Partnerships

  • School District #44
  • West Vancouver Municipality
  • West Vancouver Museum
  • Vancouver Museum
  • Capilano College
  • First Nations School Association
  • First Nations Education Steering Committee

Education Department Director: Deborah Jacobs

Post Secondary Funding