Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Smets’álḵen Kw’áxwa7
Information Technology
The IT & IS (Information Technology & Information Systems) department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Nation as an organization. It provides technology solutions that empower our employees to best serve the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh community. The department’s responsibilities span from maintaining the Nation’s technology infrastructure and ensuring data security to training employees on tools and software required to support our Members.
The Information Technology (IT) team’s main focus for the Nation is:
- Maintaining our technology infrastructure to ensure all systems are up and running efficiently to support daily activities.
- Managing our software and applications to ensure employees have the tools and systems they need to best serve Members.
- Maintaining and safeguarding our data security.
- Providing essential user support to our employees and enforcing IT policies.
The Information Systems (IS) team’s main focus for the Nation is:
- Managing and supporting the applications used by various departments in order to best serve our Members.
- Providing automation tools to improve processes and reporting.
- Providing technical training to employees on tools and applications.
- Providing project management services on systems implementation.
Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Smets’álḵen Kw’áxwa7 can be translated as ‘the ones who fix computers’.
Nation Updates
Letter from Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw | Squamish Nation Responds to Bill-15
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is calling on the Province to immediately withdraw Bill 15. Khelsilem, Council Chairperson, has written to the Province outlining the Nation’s key concerns.
Election & Referendum Law: Online Voting Starts Tomorrow
Online voting opens tomorrow. Have you signed up for a One Feather account to vote online? Members 18+ can vote on the Election and Referendum Law starting on May 17th.
2025/26 Budget
The 2025/26 budget is available for Members to view.