Ayás Mén̓men
Child & Family Services
Resource and Caregiver Supports
Manager: Kelly Anne Samuel
Phone: 604-985-4111
Cell: 788-989-8215
Email: KellyAnne_Samuel@squamish.net
Our resource team supports those that are caring for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh children & youth. We work with family members to empower family to care for family. Our mission is to offer safe
alternative care for Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh children when necessary, while also promoting and respecting their well-being and cultural identity. The team provides, supports, and monitors placements for children under the care of Ayás Mén̓men, with a focus on preserving their connection to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh culture and family.
Nation Updates
New Executive Director of X̱etx̱ítayus Ch’áwch’aw (Corporate Services), Michelle Bryant-Gravelle
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is pleased to welcome Michelle Bryant-Gravelle as the new Executive Director of X̱etx̱ítayus Ch'áwch'aw (Corporate Services).
Hiy̓ám̓ Housing’s new Facebook page connects Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Community to affordable housing
Hiy̓ám̓ Housing’s recently launched Facebook page is one more avenue connecting the Squamish Community with the not-for-profit housing organization.
Updates: Council Resolution on Public Safety
Council has declared a new State of Emergency in response to the toxic drug crisis and its impact on our people, families and communities.