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Guiding Principles  

“That Membership be provided assistance in the provision of their basic housing needs on-Reserve. That continuous efforts be made to achieve steady improvements in the quality of living on-Reserve. That the Squamish Nation housing program be administered in a cost-effective, service-orientated and accountable manner. That all Members be treated in a fair and equal manner in the distribution of both Residences and Lots. That the administrative infrastructure be separated from the political governance of the Squamish Nation.”

The Guiding Principles were developed by the Housing Policy Committee and can be found on page 1 of the Squamish Nation Housing Policy. The policy was originally approved by Council on October 10, 2001 and revised on April 1, 2006. It is designed to be a “living document,” responding to the needs of the Nation, as well as the lessons learned through the on-going operations of the department.  

The policy objectives are:

“The purpose of this document is to capture the direction provided by Membership regarding the development of a housing program and to outline policies governing on-Reserve housing for the Squamish Nation, while continuing to guide the Nation towards greater self-determination. The policies set out in this document will continue to be updated, from time to time, as new concerns are identified and new policies are established to address these concerns. The objectives of Council as expressed in this Policy are to fulfill its commitment to provide better living conditions for the Members of the Squamish Nation, while operating in accordance with clear business principles and remaining fiscally responsible and accountable to its Membership.”

The policy also outlines: the Housing List, Allocations, Rights, Responsibilities and Appeals. You can download it here or read a hard copy by appointment at the Housing and Capital Projects Office.   (Download a copy of the policy here)  

Email your comments or questions to: buddy_joseph@squamish.net

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