Call for Artists
Check back often for artist opportunities with Nation-led projects as well as external partners.
Nation Opportunities
Squamish Valley Forest Service Road – Marker Pole
This call is to design and create a marker pole reflective of Coast Salish design and imagery. The pole, which will be installed at the entrance of the Squamish Valley Forest Service Road, should be a minimum of 17 ft in height and 3 ft in diameter.
This art installation is a collaboration between Ta na wa Yúus ta Stitúyntsam̓ (Rights and Title) Department, the Province of BC, Destination BC, and Tourism Whistler. This will be a legacy project for the Squamish Nation community and will be seen by the general public for many years to come, to remind them they are on Squamish Lands.
Contract value: $100,000
Submission deadline: May 3, 2024
Sen̓áḵw Development
The Sen̓áḵw Development is looking for a Squamish Nation artist to create a graphic pattern to be embossed onto a feature wall of the elevator cabs in Residential Tower 1, 2 and 3.
Artist fee: $1,500 per design selected, up to three designs ($4,500 total)
Submission deadline: Friday, May 10, 2024
Vendors needed for skwáyel tl’a stélmexw (Indigenous Peoples Day)
On Friday, June 21, 2024 Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh (Language & Cultural Affairs) will be hosting skwáyel tl’a stélmexw (Indigenous Peoples Day) at Chief Joe Mathias Centre (100 Capilano Road, West Vancouver) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
We are looking for vendors, with preference given to Squamish Members, who can make the day even more memorable for our community. Whether you make a delicious summer treat, craft wearable art, or offer fun services – we want to hear from you!
Participation is free, and we kindly ask vendors to donate a small door prize valued at least $50 to make it extra spectacular for our community. Chet kw’enmantúmiyap (we thank you all) for your interest in making skwáyel tl’a stélmexw (Indigenous Peoples Day) unforgettable!
Questions? Contact Tanya_Seward@squamish.net or 604-990-3061.
Application deadline: Monday, May 20, 2024
External Call for Artists
CCAA Women’s Soccer Nationals
Capilano University is hosting the 2024 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women‘s Soccer National Championship, in Squamish, at the newly- acquired Capilano University Squamish campus on November 6 – 9, 2024.
They are seeking a Squamish Nation artist to submit artwork that will be used on CCAA championship team gear worn by the Capilano University Blues women’s soccer team, VIPs, and special guests attending the championship.
Theme: Empowerment and celebrating women in sport
Submission deadline: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 by 4:00 pm
Send submission to: Peter_Yelton@squamish.net
Winner announced: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Honoraria amount: $1,500
Canada Together
Canada Together is a collaborative event with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations to honour Canada’s diversity. The event will take place at Canada place on Monday, July 1, 2024. They are looking for someone to demonstrate canoe carving/display or cedar/blanket weaving, and host storytelling at the Kids Stage.
Theme: “Weaving together the fabric of a nation”
Honorarium provided
To apply or for more information, email: Lorraine_Louis@squamish.net
‘Caps Creator Program
The ‘Caps Creators Program invites artists from the Vancouver community to join the club for a specified project to help push sports x culture forward. This program aims to help develop capacity and skills for the selected artists by creating opportunities for them to gain tangible experience working in a sports team environment and gain essential, transferable business skills.
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.