Category: News
General Election: Online Voting Starts Today
Members can start voting online today for the 2025 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) General Election. The in-person voting day is September 28, 2025.
Squamish Healthy Hub set to open early 2026
Construction of the Ha7lh sḵwalwnawtxw (Healthy Hub) on the Siy̓ích’em reserve has progressed quickly over the summer and will soon be ready to serve the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).
Nch’ḵay̓ Acquires International Plaza on X̱wemelch’stn, Returning Property to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Ownership
In a significant agreement, Nch’ḵay̓ has acquired International Plaza on Marine Drive in North Vancouver, bringing this on-reserve residential and commercial building under Squamish Nation ownership and Nch’ḵay̓’s stewardship.
Upper Squamish Valley Wildfire Notice
The Squamish Nation is actively monitoring two wildfires in the Upper Squamish Valley. The Mount Willson wildfire is currently 415 hectares and the Simms Creek wildfire near Sims Creek River is just under 240 hectares.
Grand Opening of the First Peoples’ Gathering House at SFU
SFU’s Burnaby Campus is opening a new space called the First Peoples’ Gathering House. The new facility is a dedicated place for cultural connection, learning and community.
Sen̓áḵw continues to grow stronger
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is pleased to announce that OPTrust — one of Canada’s largest pension fund investors — has acquired Westbank’s ownership stake in Sen̓áḵw for Phases One and Two of the project.
Squamish Nation and District of Squamish Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Shared Priorities and Reconciliation
Today, District of Squamish and Squamish Nation formally signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding.
Honouring Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Athletes: Accepting Nominations and Photos
We are holding an event to honour past and present Sḵwx̱wú7mesh athletes at Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ (Playing Place) on Saturday, October 4, 2025. To prepare for the event, we are asking our community to nominate Members for recognition and submit photos of their sports teams.
General Election: All Candidates Meetings
Members are invited to attend the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw All Candidates Meetings on September 5 and 7.