Category: Council Updates

Letter from Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw | Update on Squamish Nation Distribution Program

To the Squamish People,
The Squamish Nation Council is pleased to announce approval for a special payment, again this year, ahead of the holidays.

Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Squamish Nation Council Governance Policy and Council Governance Procedures

Pursuant to Part 9 of the Council Governance Policy and Part 3 of the Council Governance Procedures Council is providing membership with 45 days from the date of this Notice to provide responses/feedback on the proposed amendments.

syétsem tl’a syel̓ánem (Annual Report) 2023/2024 Published

We recently published syétsem tl’a syelánm (Annual Report) for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. It includes information on the Nation’s operational and financial performance. We invite Squamish People and external partners to read this document and learn more about the important work we are undertaking as a Nation.

Letter to Members | Attainable Housing Initiative

On September 19, we will announce a new and exciting partnership with the Province of British Columbia, called the Attainable Housing Initiative. This partnership will help us get funding to develop the Heather Lands and contribute to addressing the housing crisis for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples.

Letter from Council | WoodfibreLNG Project Floatel

We wanted to inform you of an update concerning the WoodfibreLNG Project, specifically concerning the Floatel, which was proposed to house the non-local project workers. The EAO issued an Order to WoodfibreLNG on June 17, 2024, requiring them to relocate all non-local workers onto the Floatel and dock at Swiy̓at by Friday, June 21, 2024.

Letter from Council | Violent Incidents in Community

With a recent increase in violent incidents among young people in our communities, we are facing difficult and challenging times. These violent incidents have far-reaching consequences for all of us. To keep our communities and our young people safe, it is important to address these incidents and related safety concerns immediately. The safety of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People is our top priority, and we take the allegations of criminal and violent behaviour seriously.

Letter to Members | Health State of Emergency

Ensuring the health and safety of our Members is Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council)’s number one priority. That is why Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw recently voted in favour of a resolution declaring a community Health State of Emergency.

Passing of Late Chief Richard Williams

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Squamish Nation Leader, elected Councillor, Hereditary Chief Richard Williams – Xwélxwelacha-t Siy̓ám̓ (also known as Chief Dick Williams), born on February 25, 1948 and passed away on the morning of December 9, 2023.

Letter to Members | One-Time Special Payment

Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw has approved a one-time special payment of $1000 to each Member. This payment will be issued on December 7 and 8, 2023 along with the regular Distribution.