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Three BC First Nations Celebrate Education Jurisdiction Agreements

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw is pleased to announce a cultural celebration recognizing three British Columbia First Nations assuming jurisdiction over their own educational systems on their lands.

Reminder of Complete Fireworks Ban On-Reserve

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.

Enter to Win Tickets to the BC Lions Orange Shirt Day Game

The Squamish Nation has received a limited number of tickets from the BC Lions for the Orange Shirt Day game on September 29, 2023 at 7:30 pm. These tickets are specifically intended to honour Squamish Nation Members who identify as Indian Residential School or Day Scholar survivors.

Capilano River Fishing Closures | August & September

Update September 22, 2023 Thanks to your cooperation during the weekly 24 and 48-hour fishing closures, good numbers of salmon have been able to reach the Capilano Hatchery! Regular fishing can now resume.

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and Partners Repurpose Little Yellow Schoolhouse

August 2, 2023: North Vancouver, BC – Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), working closely with the Vancouver School Board and Renewal Home Development, and supported by the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Parks Board, have saved an historic building from demolition.

Projects to Mark 100th Anniversary of Amalgamation

To help mark the 100th anniversary of Amalgamation, Ta na wa Shéway I7x̱w ta Úxwumixw (Planning & Capital Projects), on behalf of Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council), completed several community legacy projects.

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Excellence Awards Recipients

In the spirit of celebrating 100 years of Amalgamation, the Nation hosted the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Excellence Awards Gala as part of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Days Festival 2023. The event on July 15 formally recognized Members who have made a significant contribution to our community or have worked hard to become successful and inspire others.

Squamish Strong Protocol Agreements Signed

As a part of the celebrations of the 100-year anniversary of the Amalgamation of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, we are pleased to announce the Nation is signing a Wa Iyí̓m ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Protocol Agreement with the City of North Vancouver, District of Squamish, and the City of Vancouver respectively.

New Squamish Nation Residential Tenancy Regulations for Sen̓áḵw

Today, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw announces that the protections in the British Columbia Residential Tenancy Act (BCRTA) will be in place for the Sen̓áḵw development and for future on-reserve housing developments.