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ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Official Plan Approved
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), as part of the MST Partnership (Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and Canada Lands Company (MST-CLC) is thrilled to share that late today, Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Official Development Plan.
Jordan’s Principle Settlement
Claim applications are now being accepted for compensation for First Nations Child & Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement
Our Voices in FIFA World Cup 26™
Next year, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations will welcome FIFA World Cup 26™ to the City of Vancouver. Music has always been an important part of FIFA World Cup™, and for the first time in World Cup history, each of the 16 host cities has partnered with a local music producer to remix the tournament’s theme and infuse it with the cultural essence of their location.
Squamish Nation Hosts CBC’s Early Edition
We were honored to welcome CBC’s The Early Edition and host Stephen Quinn to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw for a live broadcast from our community.
Cultural Grants 2025
Applications now open! Grants are available to fund projects or host events that will benefit our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh community. Deadline to apply is February 21, 2025.
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.