Estx̱wáy̓usem
Finance
Office & Contact Details
Phone: 604-980-4553
Address: 320 Seymour Blvd, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2J3
Mailing Address: PO Box 86131, North Vancouver, BC V7L 4J5
Director
Keith Hester
Estx̱wáy̓usem maintains the financial integrity of the Nation’s government. Its role is to assist Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) to strengthen the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of the Nation’s operations.
The department oversees the Nation’s budget, internal and external financial reporting, and insurance. Support and advice is also provided to other departments to assist them in accomplishing their financial objectives. Estx̱wáy̓usem also support individual Nation Members with taxation and insurance services.
Estx̱wáy̓usem means to look carefully and/or examine, and reflects the role the department plays to carefully look after the Nation, its finances, and its wealth.
Nation Updates
Cultural Grants
Applications now open! Grants are available to fund projects or host events that will benefit our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh community. Deadline to apply is September 20, 2024.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw History Book For Sale
We are excited to announce that tiná7 cht ti temíxw (We Come From This Land) will be published in early January 2024! The book is intended to be a snapshot – a collection of some of the multi-faceted stories and histories that are held by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People and a starting point for future conversations.
etsím lam̓ tl’a i7x̱w swat (washroom for everyone)
We’re excited to announce that starting next week, new All Gender Washroom signage will be in place across Squamish Nation buildings to support a safe and private experience for all who need to use the washroom!