Statement re: BC Timber Sales’ Pest Management Plan (PMP)
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) has heard concerns from Membership and the public about the most recent iteration of a BC Timber Sales’ Pest Management Plan (PMP). The PMP covers BC […]
Squamish Nation Appoints New Interim Chief Administrative Officer
Squamish Nation Appoints New Interim Chief Administrative Officer North Vancouver, BC – Today, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is pleased to announce the appointment of new Interim Chief Administrative Officer Sheldon Tetreault. In […]
Squamish Nation Council Chairperson and Spokespersons Introduced
North Vancouver, BC – Today, the Squamish Nation is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Council Chairperson and new Spokespersons for the Nation. First elected to Squamish Council […]
Squamish Nation Addresses Challenge to Election & Referendum Law and Governance
The Election and Referendum Law and governance of the Squamish Nation is being challenged by individuals attempting to disrupt the peace and unity of the Nation. Council was legitimately and […]
Nch’ḵay̓ Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
I am very pleased to share with Squamish Nation Members the appointment of Mindy Wight as our new Chief Financial Officer. The appointment follows a competitive Canada-wide candidate search and […]
Squamish Nation Disappointed in Mass Stranding of Salmon on Cheakamus River
North Vancouver, BC – The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is deeply disappointed about the failure to protect salmon in the Cheakamus River following a BC Hydro ramp down operation between October 1 […]
Results from 2021 Squamish Nation General Election Announced
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: September 27, 2021 NORTH VANCOUVER, BC – The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) announced today the results of the 2021 General Election. This year’s election is […]
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Submits Response to BC’s DRIPA Draft Action Plan
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw has submitted a report to the Government of British Columbia in response to its request for feedback on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) […]
Átl’ḵa7tsem named Canada’s 19th UNESCO Biosphere Region
For several years, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society (HSBRIS), a broad network of Indigenous Nations and other communities have been collaborating to get the Átl’ḵa7tsem (Howe […]
Investigation Announced at Former St. Paul’s Indian Residential School Site
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE **TRIGGER WARNING** This news release contains information about Indian Residential Schools. Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh Nations Announce Investigation at Former St. Paul’s Indian Residential School Site Beginning […]
