Author: Montana Forgie

Community came together for Oath Swearing Ceremony

Community came together for Oath Swearing Ceremony

On Tuesday night, the Squamish Nation community came together to celebrate the official Oath Swearing Ceremony for the Nation’s newly elected Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Chairperson and Council), who will serve the community during the next four years.
Nch’ḵay̓ Acquires International Plaza on X̱wemelch’stn, Returning Property to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Ownership

Nch’ḵay̓ Acquires International Plaza on X̱wemelch’stn, Returning Property to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Ownership

In a significant agreement, Nch’ḵay̓ has acquired International Plaza on Marine Drive in North Vancouver, bringing this on-reserve residential and commercial building under Squamish Nation ownership and Nch’ḵay̓’s stewardship.
Grand Opening of the First Peoples’ Gathering House at SFU

Grand Opening of the First Peoples’ Gathering House at SFU

SFU’s Burnaby Campus is opening a new space called the First Peoples’ Gathering House. The new facility is a dedicated place for cultural connection, learning and community.
Community Notice: Temporary Closure – Squamish Valley FSR at 21 km (Mud Creek)

Community Notice: Temporary Closure – Squamish Valley FSR at 21 km (Mud Creek)

The Squamish Valley Forest Service Road (FSR) is temporarily closed at the 21 km mark, also known locally as Mud Creek or Turbid Creek.
Nexwnílnlhewá7nem Ch’áwch’aw hén̓xwilhem (People Services on Wheels)

Nexwnílnlhewá7nem Ch’áwch’aw hén̓xwilhem (People Services on Wheels)

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.
Squamish Nation Education Department receives Indigenous Teacher Education Grant from the RHF

Squamish Nation Education Department receives Indigenous Teacher Education Grant from the RHF

The Squamish Nation Education Department is proud to announce they have been awarded a prestigious Indigenous Teacher Education grant from the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF).
Transit Changes Coming to the Squamish Valley – Survey results

Transit Changes Coming to the Squamish Valley – Survey results

In May, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) gathered community feedback through a transit survey.
Dryden Creek Fire Update

Dryden Creek Fire Update

The BC Wildfire Service is continuing its efforts to suppress the Dryden Creek fire which broke out late Monday afternoon.

Squamish Nation receives $9.5 Million in housing funding

Today, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) proudly announces we are receiving close to $9.5 million dollars ($9,454,000) from the Federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).