Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem
Public Safety
Wa Ns7eyx̱ ta Úxwumixw
Phone: 604-982-9938
Email: public_safety@squamish.net
North Shore CST: 236-558-0145
Squamish Valley CST: 672-377-8350
The Community Safety Team (CST) provides a pro-active, visible, preventive, and trauma-informed approach to community safety by supporting the day-to-day safety of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people. CST are the eyes and ears of the community on public safety issues. They also provide support in crisis and emergency situations.
The newly formed Community Safety Team (CST) provides a pro-active, preventive, and trauma-informed approach to the day-to-day safety of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Members on- and off-reserve. They are the eyes and ears of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People on community safety issues and proactively observe, record, educate, and report safety incidents. They also assist Members who are affected by crisis and emergency situations.
Wa Ns7eyx̱ ta Úxwumixw can be interpreted as ‘guarding the people’.
Nation Updates
Jordan’s Principle Settlement
Claim applications are now being accepted for compensation for First Nations Child & Family Services and Jordan's Principle Settlement
Notice of Referendum
The Squamish Electoral Commission has issued notice of a referendum taking place on May 31, 2025. The referendum will consider amendments to the Election and Referendum Law.
Assistance with Rent Program
Administered by Hiy̓ám̓ Housing, Squamish Nation Assistance with Rent Program provides support to Members paying market rental rates, including those living on- and off-reserve, out of province, or out of country.