Benefits
Wellness & Benefits Specialist: Mark Melvin
Phone: 604-985-8335
Email: Mark_Melvin@squamish.net
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw is continuously working on wellness and benefit initiatives to support employees and their families by ensuring market competitiveness and staying on top of trends.
We currently have a group benefits plan—which is 100% Nation paid for all eligible employees and their eligible family members—and a pension plan with the opportunity to have the Nation match up to 8% with an additional 2% unmatched voluntary option. The Nation also offers a 2.2% supplementary saving plan account. In addition, employees can access and use their leave bank, family days, and vacation days.
Documents
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.