Electoral Reform - Community Meetings
2025-02-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Totem Hall, 1380 Stawamus Road, Squamish, BC, V8B 0B5, Canada
The Squamish Electoral Commission has issued a notice of a referendum for a vote on May 31, 2025. We are inviting our Squamish community to join us to help shape the changes we will vote on.
Join us at an upcoming Community Information Session to discuss what questions will be a part of the upcoming referendum:
Feb 7 – Totem Hall – Dinner at 5pm, Discussion 6pm – 8pm
Feb 12 – CJMC – Dinner at 5pm, Discussion 6pm – 8pm
Feb 18 – Online
To register, email membership@squamish.net or call 604-982-7610.
More information available at squamish.net/notice-of-referendum.

2024 Income Tax Preparation
2025-02-28 - 2025-05-16 | BC
It’s tax season – Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and H&R Block are here to help! Visit www.squamish.net/tax-return for all of the details. If you have questions, please email tax_returns@squamish.net.
The tax preparation service will be available between February 28 and May 16, 2025 for Members with simple returns (eg. no business income). It is free for:
– Elders 55+
– Income Assistance clients
– Members with 2024 low income as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency (learn more here)

People's Assembly March 2025
2025-03-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Road, West Vancouver, BC, V7P 0A7, Canada
NOTICE TO MEMBERS
Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) is pleased to invite you to the first People’s Assembly of the year, on Sunday, March 9, 2025 (10 am – 5 pm)
What to expect: Whether you’ve attended before or this is your first time, the upcoming People’s Assembly will be an opportunity to receive important updates and vote on issues that matter to you. We look forward to gathering as a community to share a table and discuss our hopes for a brighter future!
Door Prizes: Pre-register by March 5 to be eligible to win a door prize! Members must attend the Assembly to win. Find more information at squamish.net/peoples-assembly.
Register to attend.

Tax Preparation Information Session
2025-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | BC
Estx̱wáy̓usem (Finance) and CPA BC are hosting six financial literacy sessions in 2025, to help educate community members on all things finance.
The first two sessions will be about Tax Preparation Information, taking place later this month.
• Monday, March 24, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Microsoft Teams Meeting
• Wednesday, March 26, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Chief Joe Mathias Centre, Eslha7an Room
The virtual and in-person sessions will provide the same content, so there is no need to attend both. There will also be door prizes at each session!
Registration is required. To do so, click here: bit.ly/TaxPrepInfoSessions.
For any questions, contact the Finance team at tax_returns@squamish.net, or (604) 980-4553.

People's Assembly – June 1, 2025
2025-06-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Road, West Vancouver, BC, V7P 0A7, Canada
Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) is pleased to invite you to the second People’s Assembly of the year, on Sunday, June 1, 2025. We look forward to gathering as a community to share a table and discuss our hopes for a brighter future!
June 1, 2025
10 am – 5 pm
CJMC, Totem Hall & online
Why attend the People’s Assembly? People’s Assemblies are an opportunity to get involved and stay updated on important information. This upcoming assembly will also include a vote of resolutions and a presentation on the 2025/26 budget.
See more information including a draft agenda and register at squamish.net/peoples-assembly.

Sports and Recreation Grants - Cycle 2 Open
2025-07-15 - 2025-08-08 | BC
2025 Sports and Recreation Grant – Cycle 2 now open!
For more information, visit squamish.net/sport-rec-grants.
Funding is available in the following categories:

Individual High Performance
Individual Recreation
Team Sponsorship
Event Sponsorship

Application deadline: Friday, August 8, 2025, at 4:30 pm
Applications can be submitted by one of the following methods:

Email: rec@squamish.net
Fax: Attention Justine Sobell 604-980-8277
Mail or personal delivery: Attention Justine Sobell, 100 Capilano Road, North Vancouver BC V7P 3P6

Please note: If you applied for and received funding for Cycle 1 in February 2025, you are not eligible to apply for this round.
If you have any questions, contact Justine Sobell at Justine_Sobell@squamish.net or call 604-980-6338.

General Election Voting Day - In-person
2025-09-28 09:00 - 21:00 | Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Road, West Vancouver, BC, V7P 0A7, Canada
2025 General Election
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) General Election will be held on September 28, 2025 for Chairperson, Council and Band Manager.
Members can vote for the General Election the following ways:

Online

In-person (Totem Hall and Chief Joe Mathias Centre), September 28, 2025 – 9 am to 9 pm

Mail-in vote by request

For more information: www.squamish.net/general-election

Nch’ḵay̓’s 4th Annual Gathering (Online)
2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | BC
You’re Invited to Nch’ḵay̓’s 4th Annual Gathering!
Nch’ḵay̓ is excited to invite Squamish People to our 2025 Annual Gathering, taking place on:
• Friday, Nov. 21, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Chief Joe Mathias Centre
• Saturday, Nov. 22, from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Totem Hall
• Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. online
The Annual Gathering is an opportunity to learn how Nch’ḵay̓ is creating prosperity for our Nation; connect directly with our team and leadership; and come together for a meal, activities, and a chance to win some incredible prizes!
Register here by the Friday, Nov. 14 deadline to receive bonus entries into the in-person prize draws, happening live at each event.
Let’s learn, connect, engage, and celebrate!

Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-11-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 17:00 | BC
Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) is pleased to invite you to the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 15 & 16.
The third People’s Assembly of the year is the Squamish Nation’s AGM, which means that there is more business to attend to. As such, the meeting is held over two days. Attend on both days to receive important information and cast your votes.
Saturday, November 15 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Eligible Voters will vote on resolutions.
Resolutions passed first at a People’s Assembly and then at an Annual General Meeting become official recommendations to Council. After the AGM, Council and staff will review these resolutions for any risks, then present the results to the Squamish People.

Sunday, November 16 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Eligible Voters will vote on resolutions.
Staff will present the Squamish Nation Audited Financial Statements for 2024/25.
Learn about the Nation’s operations, finances, and see how well we met our goals.

Attend in person at Chief Joe Mathias Centre or Totem Hall, or join us online.
More details, including a proposed agenda, are available at squamish.net/peoples-assembly
