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Upper Elaho Valley | Wildfire Info Bulletin

On August 12 a wildfire was reported in the Upper Elaho Valley, likely caused by lightening. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and the Squamish Nation are working together to ensure cultural and sensitive sites in the area are protected.

Housing Engagement | Summer 2024

During the spring and summer of 2024, Ta na wa Shéway I7x̱w ta Úxwumixw (Planning & Capital Projects) and Wa Ns7eyx̱ ta Temíxw (Community Lands) are inviting Squamish People to share their feedback about the home and lot allocation process.

Applications Open for 2024 Elk Hunt Tags

The deadline to apply for a 2024 Elk Hunt tag is Wednesday, July 31 at 11:59 pm. A live draw will take place on Facebook the following week. Each tag is allocated for specific Hunting Zones where safety and non-shooting areas must be respected at all times. Hunters must have a valid Personal Acquisition License (PAL) to receive a tag.

Letter from Council | WoodfibreLNG Project Floatel

We wanted to inform you of an update concerning the WoodfibreLNG Project, specifically concerning the Floatel, which was proposed to house the non-local project workers. The EAO issued an Order to WoodfibreLNG on June 17, 2024, requiring them to relocate all non-local workers onto the Floatel and dock at Swiy̓at by Friday, June 21, 2024.

Squamish Nation Establishes Historic Partnership with Lime, Pioneering Indigenous Mobility Solutions Globally

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Lime, marking the first agreement between a shared micromobility operator and First Nation in Canada. Lime will deploy its fleet of electric bikes and providing dedicated parking locations in community and nearby areas, offering convenient and eco-friendly mobility options within the community and surrounding areas.

Letter to Members | 2012-2013 Housing List Publication

To support with transparency, the 2012/2013 Housing List is being published. A Housing List Fact Sheet is also being provided as an introduction to how the Housing List works. Please be aware that this is not the final list for allocations.

Letter to Members | Forestry

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Letter to Members | Housing Updates

A number of projects are currently underway to build more secure, safe, and affordable housing, and to improve our policies and programs. This letter is to share some exciting updates on housing for the community.

Letter to Members | Health State of Emergency

Ensuring the health and safety of our Members is Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council)’s number one priority. That is why Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw recently voted in favour of a resolution declaring a community Health State of Emergency.