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.
To ensure that all survivors have an equal opportunity to win, tickets will be distributed through random selection. Please fill out the form below to be entered into the draw. The draw will close on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm.
Winners will be contacted and must pick up their tickets, t-shirts and food vouchers at the Elders Center. If you have any questions, please call the Main Office at 604-980-4553 or email Jill_Peters@squamish.net.
Transportation: Transportation can be arranged to and from the event – please indicate on the form if you require assistance with this.
Food/drink: Food vouchers will be provided by the BC Lions. Attendees will be responsible for any additional food/drink they wish to order.
Media: This will be a public event – photos and video may be taken before, during, and after the event. By accepting the tickets, attendees acknowledge that photos may be taken/published.
Please note: Information disclosed on the form will be available to the Yúusnew̓as project team. Yúusnew̓as is a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh community-led project to research and document the residential school experiences of our people. Our intent is to provide a safe space to listen to our truth-tellers and to take care of one another with cultural, emotional, and spiritual wellness support. This process has our ancestors, truth-tellers, and community at its heart as we highlight pathways of healing for today and generations to come. More information can be found on the project webpage. The Yúusnew̓as project team will keep all personal information confidential.
UPDATE: the entry form is now closed.
If you require assistance with the entry form, please contact the Squamish Valley or North Vancouver Elders Centres where the Elders Coordinators will be happy to help.
Elders Centre – North Vancouver
Address: 100 Mathias Road, West Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-987-4646
Elders Centre – Squamish Valley
Address: 1380 Stawamus Road, Squamish, BC
Phone: 604-848-2241