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Estx̱wáy̓usem
Finance
Office & Contact Details
Phone: 604-980-4553
Email: finance@squamish.net
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
Squamish Nation Establishes Historic Partnership with Lime, Pioneering Indigenous Mobility Solutions Globally
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Lime, marking the first agreement between a shared micromobility operator and First Nation in Canada. Lime will deploy its fleet of electric bikes and providing dedicated parking locations in community and nearby areas, offering convenient and eco-friendly mobility options within the community and surrounding areas.
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!