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
Chief Financial Officer
Rolf de Bruin
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
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Fire Ban in Effect
A full campfire ban is in place across Squamish Nation Lands and Territory due to hot, dry conditions leading to wildfire risks. The wildfire danger rating is now labelled "High."
Our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Stélmexw came home to Sen̓áḵw
On Friday, May 8, Sen̓áḵw’s first tower was blessed. Following the announcement of the occupancy permit, Sen̓áḵw hosted a beautiful blessing ceremony at the entrance of the tower.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw home retrofits showcase Nation’s Climate Legacy Strategy
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People living on reserve can apply for free home retrofits. These upgrades can include new windows, ventilation, insulation, or a new heat pump.