Ayás Mén̓men
Child & Family Services
Guardianship Services
Manager: Kelly Anne Samuel
Phone: 604-985-4111
Cell: 604-671-5181
Email: KellyAnne_Samuel@squamish.net
The Ayás Mén̓men Guardianship team has parental duties towards our children and youth and is responsible for their care, custody and guardianship. Under the Community Family Child Service Act, we are delegated to perform these responsibilities for Squamish Nation children & youth. The Guardianship Team delivers services to children and youth from the Squamish Nation who are in long term, or continuing care.
Guardianship of our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh children and youth involves decision-making responsibility and supporting the following areas:
- Connection to their family, community & culture
- Physical care and care placement with family or other caregiver
- Educational needs & employment opportunities & exploration
- Transition to adulthood health and emotional and behavioural development
- Overall wellbeing plan including spiritual, emotional, mind & body
Nation Updates
ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Official Plan Approved
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), as part of the MST Partnership (Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and Canada Lands Company (MST-CLC) is thrilled to share that late today, Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Official Development Plan.
Notice of Referendum
Have your say in Squamish Nation governance. There is an Election and Referendum vote on May 31, which will affect the upcoming election and all Members.
2025/26 Budget
The 2025/26 budget is available for Members to view.