Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh
Language & Cultural Affairs

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim

Acting Manager: Norman Guerrero
Email: norman_guerrero@squamish.net

Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh offers Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language classes to a wide range of community members, from our youngest learners to post-secondary, Elders, and Nation staff. Learn more about the various programs in the accordions below.

The Language Nest is for our youngest learners from 0 – 3 years old and their caregiver. Programming runs from September to June. To register, email Kaiya_Williams@squamish.net.

Click here to visit the Language Nest Facebook page.

Elementary

  • Xwmélch’tstn Etsímxwawtxw Skwul (Capilano Little Ones School), K4 – Gr 3
  • Norgate Xwmélch’tstn Community Elementary
  • Language classes for grades K-7

High School

  • Eslha7án̓ Tá7ltaw̓txw (Eslha7án̓ Learning Centre)
  • Language classes for grades 8-12 and GED Adult Learners
  • Sp’áḵw’us Skwúlaw̓txw (Carson Graham Secondary School) for grades 8-12
  • Language classes for Nation students grades 8-12

In collaboration with Simon Fraser University, the Nation supports the Squamish Language and Culture Certificate Program and the Diploma of Squamish Language.

 

Language sessions are offered from September to June to three different groups: community members, Elders, and Nation staff. To register or for more information, email language_culture@squamish.net.

MAP sessions are provided to language teachers to increase language proficiency.

The Curriculum Development team is a developing area which focuses on creating accessible resources for our people. We have some English resources, bilingual resources, and Squamish only resources.

Visit our Facebook page and YouTube channel where we share videos created by our language teachers. As our language continues to grow, so will our resources. If you have any inquiries, please email leateeqwhia@squamish.net.

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