Health & Safety
Senior Health & Safety Officer: Doreen Maruska
Phone: 604-985-8335
Email: Doreen_Maruska@squamish.net
The Nation is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment for all employees. Health and safety resources are available for the organization through the Nation’s Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
Nation Updates
Coast Salish Statement of Solidarity
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, alongside other Coast Salish Nations, has signed a Statement of Solidarity opposing a recent claim by the BC Métis Federation (BCMF) in the BC Supreme Court.
Fireworks Ban Bylaw now in effect
As a response to concerns from Members about the disruption and safety issues regarding fireworks in our community, Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) passed a resolution in August 2022 for the control and eventual ban of fireworks on-reserve as of November 1, 2022. This ban was reaffirmed in August 2023.
syétsem tl’a syel̓ánem (Annual Report) 2023/2024 Published
We recently published syétsem tl’a syelánm (Annual Report) for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. It includes information on the Nation’s operational and financial performance. We invite Squamish People and external partners to read this document and learn more about the important work we are undertaking as a Nation.