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
Housing Allocation Coming in 2025: Update Your Information Today
The Squamish Nation has updated its Housing Allocations Policy to enhance clarity, transparency, and consistency in managing the Housing List and making allocation decisions. This updated policy will guide the next housing allocation process, which includes up to 15 lots and homes. The new allocation is expected to take place in 2025, marking the first allocation in seven years.
Squamish Nation Hosts CBC’s Early Edition
We were honored to welcome CBC’s The Early Edition and host Stephen Quinn to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw for a live broadcast from our community.
Cultural Grants 2025
Applications now open! Grants are available to fund projects or host events that will benefit our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh community. Deadline to apply is February 21, 2025.