Notice from the Squamish Nation, Park Royal, and West Vancouver: Welch Street Bridge Improvements February 12, 2020 In the coming weeks, Park Royal will be commencing improvements the bridge crossing the Capilano River (known as the “Welch Street Bridge”) to address safety, better active transportation and vehicular movements and enhanced connectivity to the Spirit Trail. […]
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INDIAN DAY SCHOOL CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT MEETING Date: Monday, February 10th, 2020 from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Chief Joe Mathias Centre There will be a one hour presentation by Gowling WLG (law firm) and the remaining time will be for assisting community members with completing their Indian Day Schools Claim Forms. The claims […]
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For Immediate Release SQUAMISH NATION REACTS TO FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL RULING ON FEDERAL CONSULTATION ON TRANS MOUNTAIN EXPANSION PROJECT February 4th, 2020, Vancouver, BC (Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Territory) – The Squamish Nation is extremely disappointed with today’s Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) decision to uphold the second federal approval of the Trans Mountain […]
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The Nation is importing sand into the Parcel G site, Capilano IR No. 5. This coarse sand is being accepted from the new Lions Gate Treatment Plant site where it was previously used as preload on that site. The sand has been confirmed clean of any contamination and will be stockpiled adjacent to the proposed […]
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Click the image below to download a letter from the North Vancouver School District regarding Norgate Community Elementary’s approved transition to an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme school.
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January 23, 2020 RE: PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY POSTPONED (NEW DATE TBA) Dear Squamish Nation Members, This notice is to inform members that the next People’s Assembly (formerly called “General Meeting”)—originally scheduled for January 26, 2020—has been postponed until further notice. People’s Assemblies are a governance function of the Squamish Nation under the Election and Referendum Law […]
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Message from Metro Vancouver: Construction starting in your community Metro Vancouver provides clean, safe drinking water to residents and business across the region through a system of reservoirs, water mains, and pump stations. Operating our vast drinking water system, requires constant upgrades and expansion to meet the needs of a growing region. Metro Vancouver will […]
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Today, The Squamish Nation’s north shore lands are vulnerable to flooding from rising sea levels and more severe storms as a result of climate change. More severe coastal flood events have the potential to damage community infrastructure, archaeological sites, and natural habitats along the waterfront. Flooding could also lead to power outages affecting buildings further […]
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As we are currently in the process of creating a new and exciting recreation program guide format, a summary of our Winter 2020 Programs are listed below. ALL PROGRAMS BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 13TH WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MEDICINE BALL THAT STARTS MONDAY JANUARY 6TH. If registration is required, please email rec@squamish.net and we […]
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Hiyám ta Sḵwxwú7mesh Housing Society is a not-for-profit housing society that has been established by the Squamish Nation to act as an independent, arm’s-length organization to provide subsidized and affordable housing for Squamish Nation members. The Society’s mission is building, maintaining, and overseeing safe, equitable and affordable housing for all Squamish people. Reporting to the […]
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