Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem
Public Safety

Office & Contact Details
24/7 Public Safety Line: 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. Call our 24/7 Public Safety Line at 604-982-9938. For additional emergency resources, follow the link here.

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’.