Ta na wa Shéway I7x̱w ta Úxwumixw
Planning & Capital Projects
Planning
Acting Manager: Ruby Carrico
Phone: 604-904-7474
Email: Ruby_Carrico@squamish.net
The Planning team works with Members to identify the Nation’s goals, values and aspirations and to develop plans, policies and bylaws governing Nation lands.
A recent accomplishment for this team includes Eslhílhkw’iws Chet (Census) where we heard from 1380 Nation Members.
Úxwumixw 2050 is Sḵwx̱wú7mesh’s Generational Plan – our story about what we want our future to be and how we will work to create it.
For more information please visit squamish2050.net.
The long-range capital plan works to develop strategies to protect and expand community buildings and amenities that meet our people’s needs.
For more information, please view the Strategic Plan.
The Planning team in collaboration with other departments is working on updating the 2006 Housing Policy. These updates are being done in phases and will be sent to Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) periodically for review.
Nation Updates
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.
Seeking Applications for Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Board of Directors
Hiy̓ám Housing is seeking passionate, forward-thinking applicants to join their Board of Directors and participate in shaping the future of affordable housing for the Squamish Nation. The deadline to apply is November 7, 2024 at 4:30 pm.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw History Book For Sale
We are excited to announce that tiná7 cht ti temíxw (We Come From This Land) will be published in early January 2024! The book is intended to be a snapshot – a collection of some of the multi-faceted stories and histories that are held by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People and a starting point for future conversations.