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
Returning to Sen̓áḵw
Over a century ago, Squamish People were forcibly removed from our village at Sen̓áḵw. Our homes were destroyed, but our connection to the land remained strong. In 2026 we are proud to invite our People home to Sen̓áḵw.
Ha7lh sḵwalwnawtxw (Healthy Hub) now open in Squamish Valley
The new Ha7lh sḵwalwnawtxw (Healthy Hub) at Siyí7ch'em in the Squamish Valley will open its doors next month, Thursday, February 12.
New Executive Director of X̱etx̱ítayus Ch’áwch’aw (Corporate Services), Michelle Bryant-Gravelle
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is pleased to welcome Michelle Bryant-Gravelle as the new Executive Director of X̱etx̱ítayus Ch'áwch'aw (Corporate Services).