We are pleased to share a report on the Nation’s new housing-related initiatives: Bringing Our People Home: Squamish Nation Approves New Initiatives for Housing. The report outlines the actions the Squamish Nation has taken over the past year to bring our people home, including:• Developing a Squamish nation non-profit housing developer and provider• Setting aside […]
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The Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation (MST Partnership) have come together in partnership to celebrate their cultural and family connections, and to reflect their tradition of working together collaboratively to benefit their people. The MST Partnership and Canada Lands Company (CLC), have entered into a historic joint venture. Together, they are planning […]
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The Squamish Public Library invites artists from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation to submit designs for a permanent vinyl window covering for the front of the library building and the children’s area. The Squamish Public Library recognizes and acknowledges its location on the traditional territory of the Squamish Nation, and wants to further acknowledge the art, […]
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COVID-19 Care Packages Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Potatoes, Kraft Dinner, Cake Mix, Icing, Napkins & Sanitizer Wipes (This package contains frozen salmon & will not be left at unanswered doors) Provided for Members collaboratively through Member Services and Squamish Nation Council On-Reserve Delivery: Locations: Squamish Valley AND North VancouverDate: Thursday, November 26, 2020Time: 11:00 am – […]
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The Yúustway Health & Wellness department is in the beginning stages of recruiting Elder(s)/Traditional Healer(s) for the Kal’numet Primary Care department. The Elder/Traditional Healer role incorporates traditional and cultural teachings to maintain and promote Squamish Nation cultural values, beliefs, and teachings, while supporting the organization to achieve its goal of improving health outcomes for the […]
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The Christmas Craft Fair will be operated through the North Shore News Gift Guide this year. Participating Squamish Nation artists will be featured in a “Gift Guide” from December 2 to December 24. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions, Chief Joe Mathias Centre will not be hosting the craft fair this year. The deadline to submit […]
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Application deadline: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 4:30 pm Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Housing Society (also referred to as “Hiy̓ám̓ Housing” or “the Society”) is the new not-for-profit organization mandated to lead the development and management of non-profit housing for the Squamish People and raise the standard of housing for the community. The organization is mandated […]
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In response to a significant recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases, on November 7, 2020, Dr. Henry issued a regional order for the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions that prohibits social gatherings of any size outside of your household. This regional order supersedes the provincial order issued on October 30th (limiting gatherings to […]
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A message from the BC River Forecast Centre, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development: High Streamflow Advisory – South Coast and Vancouver Island (MAINTAINED) ISSUED: 10:30 AM November 4, 2020 The River Forecast Centre is maintaining a High Streamflow Advisory for: • South Coast including tributaries around the Sunshine Coast, Howe […]
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High Streamflow Advisory – South Coast and Vancouver Island ISSUED: 2:00 PM November 2, 2020 A message from BC River Forecast Centre, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development: The River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for: • South Coast including tributaries around the Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound, Squamish, […]
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