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.

Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Smets’álḵen Kw’áxwa7 can be translated as ‘the ones who fix computers’.

Nation Updates

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Hiy̓ám̓ Housing’s new Facebook page connects Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Community to affordable housing

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