Squamish Nation Members have repeatedly ranked housing as their number 1 priority. In recent years, demand has increased for a range of housing types to support smaller families. In response, the Squamish Nation Council has approved for construction six rental town house units on Capilano IR5. The six units will be constructed within a fourplex […]
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The First Nations Health Authority shared the below information regarding the wildfire smoke and the COVID-19 Pandemic. Information on Wildfire Smoke and the COVID-19 PandemicAir quality has deteriorated throughout BC recently as a result of wildfires in Washington, Oregon and California. The air quality health index (http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/bcairquality/data/aqhi-table.html) is currently “high” or “very high” risk for […]
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The North Shore Population Health team at Vancouver Coastal Health and North Shore Emergency Operations Centre’s Food Security working group compiled information to share resources about grocery and meal resources on the North Shore. Click the below links for September 2020 Resources: • North Shore Access Free and Low-Cost Meals and Groceries: volunteer grocery shopping […]
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We have launched another COVID-19 Needs Assessment Survey for the purpose of identifying current COVID-19-related needs in our community. The survey is for Squamish Nation members only. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SURVEY << You can also find it at www.squamish.net/covid-19 It should take no more than five minutes to complete. This survey will be […]
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Lower Mosquito Creek Salmon Enhancement Project Eslhá7an Village – Kwenimach CONSTRUCTIONWhen: Sept 14th – Sept 30th Where: Downstream of Bewicke Ave Bridge, Upstream of CN Rail Bridge Why: To restore salmon habitat while moving erosive stream forces away from CN Rail and Squamish Nation banks. What to Expect: You can expect to see an Excavator […]
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We would like to remind members of the health and safety implications of fires in the community. Members with health issues cannot inhale smoke because it can make their symptoms worse or exacerbate their condition; this is especially important in these times. For the health and safety of the community, fires in backyards and anywhere […]
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Congratulations to Rosemarie Williams and Cascade Campbell. They are award recipients for the 2020/2021 BC Hydro Indigenous Scholarship Program. CLICK HERE for more information about the award recipients.
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Musqueam sent a letter to the Squamish Nation on September 4, 2020 to show support for those affected by COVID-19. “Musqueam sends our thoughts and prayers to our family at Squamish Nation that are affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus…As we always have, Musqueam stands in solidarity with our relatives at Squamish Nation.” CLICK HERE to […]
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North Vancouver School District SD# 44CLICK HERE to read the Superintendent Letter September 8, 2020 Sea to Sky SD#48CLICK HERE to view Messages from the SD#48 Superintendent of Schools
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Metro Vancouver will be conducting survey work on Lower Capilano Road on Friday, September 11, 2020. The work should start around 9 am and will be completed by the end of the day. There will be a traffic control flagger on-site and traffic will be maintained in all directions; though there maybe occasional stoppages of […]
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