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Family Wellness Month – November 8 – 29
Ayás Mén̓men (Child & Family Services) is planning events in November to honour our families, create space for connection, and spend time together in fun and healthy ways. There will be events hosted in North Vancouver and Squamish Valley.
EVENT POSTPONED – Honouring our Athletes Event
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are postponing the event for Chet wa wanáxws kwétsiw̓it na kw’shétsut ta skw’éshetsut (we are honoring those who have played sports) on November 2.
NEW DATE: Oath Signing Ceremony will be held on October 28
Community members are warmly invited to CJMC to join in witnessing and celebrating the special oath-signing ceremony, which marks the election of our new Council and Band Manager.
Squamish Nation elects 15 councillors and new chairperson: Record-setting voter turnout in general election
North Vancouver, B.C., September 29, 2025 – Squamish People elected 15 councillors, one chairperson and one band manager on Sunday, Sept. 28 to hold office for the next four years. The election doubles the size of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Council, previously set at seven councillors and one chairperson.
2025 General Election Results
Chet kw’enmantúmi (we thank you) to our community members for casting your vote in the General Election. As a result, we have elected our Council and Band Manager for the next four years.
Enter the Ticket Lottery
The ticket lottery is back and open from September 23 to November 17, 2025.
General Election: Online Voting Starts Today
Members can start voting online today for the 2025 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) General Election. The in-person voting day is September 28, 2025.
Honouring Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Athletes: Accepting Nominations and Photos
We are holding an event to honour past and present Sḵwx̱wú7mesh athletes at Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ (Playing Place) on Saturday, October 4, 2025. To prepare for the event, we are asking our community to nominate Members for recognition and submit photos of their sports teams.
General Election: All Candidates Meetings
Members are invited to attend the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw All Candidates Meetings on September 5 and 7.