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: 415 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A7
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
Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem is responsible for ensuring the safety and enhancing the resilience of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people both on- and off-reserve through prevention, education, advocacy, intervention, support, and enforcement.
Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem could be interpreted as ‘The Ones Protecting the Descendants’.
Additional Resources
Nation Updates
Letter from Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw | Squamish Nation Responds to Bill-15
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is calling on the Province to immediately withdraw Bill 15. Khelsilem, Council Chairperson, has written to the Province outlining the Nation’s key concerns.
Election & Referendum Law: Online Voting Starts Tomorrow
Online voting opens tomorrow. Have you signed up for a One Feather account to vote online? Members 18+ can vote on the Election and Referendum Law starting on May 17th.
2025/26 Budget
The 2025/26 budget is available for Members to view.