Category: Governance

2026 Annual Tax Rate Law

Election and Referendum Law Clarification

The Electoral Commission has shared an important clarification regarding the Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law.

2025 Annual Tax Rate Law

2025/26 Budget

The 2025/26 budget is available for Members to view.

Introducing the Office of the Integrity Commissioner

In May 2024 Council appointed an Integrity Commissioner to address governance policy and procedure and supports the Nation’s vision of Wa ta Ts’its’áp’nitumulh Chet (For Our Government), which emphasizes the importance of good governance, transparency and accountability within the Squamish Nation.

Sen̓áḵw Water and Sewer Fee Law

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is developing a new bylaw about water and sewer fees for the Sen̓áḵw development. This bylaw will allow Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw to charge tenants for using water and sewer services, similar to how the City of Vancouver charges for sewer services. You can read more about this bylaw and how the fees are determined by reading the documents below.

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.

Coast Salish Statement of Solidarity

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, alongside other Coast Salish Nations, has signed a Statement of Solidarity opposing a recent claim by the BC Métis Federation (BCMF) in the BC Supreme Court.

Statement from the Electoral Commission

We wish to provide an update regarding the vacant Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) seat following the passing of our late respected Councillor and Elder.