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Housing Allocation Coming in 2025: Update Your Information Today

The Squamish Nation has updated its Housing Allocations Policy to enhance clarity, transparency, and consistency in managing the Housing List and making allocation decisions. This updated policy will guide the next housing allocation process, which includes up to 15 lots and homes. The new allocation is expected to take place in 2025, marking the first allocation in seven years.

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Council Approves Land Uses for Three Sites, Extends Moratorium on Third-party Development Proposals

Squamish Nation Statement on defeat of the Final Settlement Agreement

The Squamish Nation is celebrating the defeat of the draft Final Settlement Agreement on the Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program.

Concerns about the draft long-term reform settlement agreement (FSA) on First Nations Child and Family Services.

As a response to concerns from Members about the disruption and safety issues regarding fireworks in our community, Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) passed a resolution in August 2022 for the control and eventual ban of fireworks on-reserve as of November 1, 2022. This ban was reaffirmed in August 2023.

Coast Salish Statement of Solidarity

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, alongside other Coast Salish Nations, has signed a Statement of Solidarity opposing a recent claim by the BC Métis Federation (BCMF) in the BC Supreme Court.

Historic Partnership Between Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and Canada to Create Nearly 3,000 Homes in Vancouver

September 6, 2022: Vancouver, BC – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was joined today by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Council Chairperson Khelsilem on Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw traditional territory to announce the federal government […]