Author: Edmond Chu

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw now has, officially, more than 173 dogs

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) dog registry campaign continues as the Community Safety Team visits homes to introduce themselves and help Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Members register their pets.

Heather Lands Update

The review process for the rezoning application for the Heather Lands is now underway. The partnership of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and Aquilini Development, known as MSTA, wants to increase the number of housing units from 2,612 to 4,250.

Fireworks ban reminder for all Sḵwx̱wú7mesh land

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Fireworks Ban in Effect

Ta na wa Téy wilhay̓lhem (Public Safety) is reminding Members fireworks are not permitted on any Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw land. Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) passed the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Fireworks Ban Bylaw in September 2024 after listening to concerns from the Nation about safety, environmental impacts, and the wellbeing of pets and wildlife.   

Squamish Healthy Hub set to open early 2026

Construction of the Ha7lh sḵwalwnawtxw (Healthy Hub) on the Siy̓ích’em reserve has progressed quickly over the summer and will soon be ready to serve the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).   

Upper Squamish Valley Wildfire Notice

The Squamish Nation is actively monitoring two wildfires in the Upper Squamish Valley. The Mount Willson wildfire is currently 415 hectares and the Simms Creek wildfire near Sims Creek River is just under 240 hectares.

Sen̓áḵw development partnership welcomes 50% ownership stake by Canadian pension fund, OPTrust

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and its economic development group, Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation (Nch’ḵaý), are pleased to announce that they have entered into a restructured partnership to build the new community at the entrance to what is now called False Creek. OPTrust, one of Canada’s largest pension funds, has increased its ownership stake to 50%, acquiring Westbank’s interest in Phases One and Two of the project.

Sen̓áḵw continues to grow stronger

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is pleased to announce that OPTrust — one of Canada’s largest pension fund investors — has acquired Westbank’s ownership stake in Sen̓áḵw for Phases One and Two of the project.

Community Safety Team Now Registering Dogs

Nexwnínlhewá7nem Ch’áwch’aw (People Services) has heard the voices of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People – calling for more wellness supports, stronger mental health care, and services deeply grounded in culture.