Agreements
Sen̓áḵw Services Agreement
The Services Agreement, effective May 25, 2022, creates a framework to guide the government-to-government relationship between Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the City of Vancouver and ensures access to municipal services, amenities, and infrastructure for the Sen̓áḵw neighbourhood over time.
North Vancouver School District Protocol Agreement
The Protocol Agreement for Communication and Collaboration, signed by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the North Vancouver School District (NVSD) on January 17, 2019, commits to an equal partnership in the education of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh students enrolled in the NVSD. The agreement contains provisions that entail Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw involvement in educational decisions, such as the inclusion of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language, culture, and history in the curriculum and courses offered to all students in the NVSD.
School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) Protocol Agreement
The Protocol Agreement for Communication and Collaboration, signed by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) on December 5, 2017, commits to an equal partnership in the education of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh students enrolled in the School District No. 48. The agreement contains provisions that entail Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw involvement in educational decisions, such as the inclusion of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language, culture, and history in the curriculum and courses offered to all students in the district.
Nation Updates
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw History Book For Sale
We are excited to announce that tiná7 cht ti temíxw (We Come From This Land) will be published in early January 2024! The book is intended to be a snapshot – a collection of some of the multi-faceted stories and histories that are held by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People and a starting point for future conversations.
Squamish Strong Protocol Agreements Signed
As a part of the celebrations of the 100-year anniversary of the Amalgamation of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, we are pleased to announce the Nation is signing a Wa Iyí̓m ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Protocol Agreement with the City of North Vancouver, District of Squamish, and the City of Vancouver respectively.
New Squamish Nation Residential Tenancy Regulations for Sen̓áḵw
Today, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw announces that the protections in the British Columbia Residential Tenancy Act (BCRTA) will be in place for the Sen̓áḵw development and for future on-reserve housing developments.