Author: Edmond Chu
The story of Stan’s Thunderbird
As recognition of Stan’s many contributions to his People, his teachings, his mentoring, and his art, the Nation honoured him with a blanketing ceremony during this year’s Amalgamation Day.
Pick up and delivery of sockeye salmon to begin this weekend
Sockeye salmon deliveries for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Elders starts Saturday, August 22.
Sen̓áḵw Updates
More Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People will be able to once again call Sen̓áḵw home when Tower Two opens its doors to residents this fall.
An air quality warning remains in effect today for certain areas of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Territory.
Metro Vancouver issued an Air Quality Warning today, August 5. The warning is for the entire Lower Fraser Valley, including Metro Vancouver.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People United: The Significance of Amalgamation Day
On July 23rd, 1923, believing they were stronger together, 412 People represented by 16 headmen from about two dozen Sḵwx̱wú7mesh villages came together to form the modern-day Squamish Nation.
August Distribution Notice
The pick up dates for the August 2026 distribution will be August 6 and 7 at CJMC or Totem Hall.
Help improve Indigenous health care in BC by taking a survey
Survey responses will help “inform policy and…address patient concerns, improve care quality, and prevent future harm.”
találsamkin siyám, Chief Bill Williams, posthumously honoured by Capilano University
találsamkin siyám, Chief Bill Williams, posthumously honoured by Capilano University.
2026 ḵ’iyí7ch (Elk) Hunting Tag Draw Winners
The 2026 ḵ’iyí7ch (Elk) Draw was conducted at the Rights and Title Department Office on Eslha7an at 1 pm on June 18, 2026, by Natural Resources staff.