Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem
Public Safety
What To Do in an Emergency? Office & Contact Details
Phone: 604-982-9938
Email: public_safety@squamish.net
Address: 320 Seymour Blvd. North Vancouver, BC V7J 2J3
Welcome to the Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem (Public Safety Team) webpage. You might have seen the poster around community. Thank you for engaging with us and learning more.
Are you currently experiencing an emergency? Call 9-1-1.
Call Public Safety after calling 9-1-1. We’re here to ensure you feel safe and supported. Phone: 604-982-9938. For additional emergency resources, follow the link here.
Public Safety Commissioner
Gursimran Gill
The Squamish Nation Public Safety Department (Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem) is responsible for ensuring the safety and resiliency of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people and communities through prevention, education, advocacy, intervention, support, and enforcement. Public Safety currently focuses on two core program areas: Emergency Planning & Response and Community Safety, which is home to our Community Safety Team (CST).
Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem could be interpreted as ‘The Ones Protecting the Descendants’.
Additional Resources
Nation Updates
Sen̓áḵw Applications opening for all Indigenous People
Starting this month, April 12, applications will also open to other Indigenous Peoples.
Our new Ha7lh sḵwalwnawtxw (Healthy Hub) re-opens
The Squamish Valley’s Ha7lh sḵwalwnawtxw (Healthy Hub) in Siyí7ch’em has fully re-opened after a temporary closure caused by a plumbing issue.
Spring 2026 CJMC Recreation Guide Now Available
The Spring 2026 CJMC Recreation Program Guide is now available in print and online.