Ayás Mén̓men
Child & Family Services
Guardianship Services
Team Leader: Kelly Anne Samuel
Phone: 604-985-4111
Cell: 604-671-5181
Email: KellyAnne_Samuel@squamish.net
Our primary focus is on the well-being of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh children and youth who have entered care. We collaborate closely with families to ensure that children maintain their connections to their family, culture, and community. This approach promotes healthy relationships and a deeper understanding of our culture.
The vision of Guardianship Services is to further decrease the number of children in care by dedicating ourselves to creating individualized lifelong plans for each child, with a strong emphasis on reunification with family, extended family, and the community.
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.