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
Housing Allocation Coming in 2025: Update Your Information Today
The Squamish Nation has updated its Housing Allocations Policy to enhance clarity, transparency, and consistency in managing the Housing List and making allocation decisions. This updated policy will guide the next housing allocation process, which includes up to 15 lots and homes. The new allocation is expected to take place in 2025, marking the first allocation in seven years.
Squamish Nation Hosts CBC’s Early Edition
We were honored to welcome CBC’s The Early Edition and host Stephen Quinn to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw for a live broadcast from our community.
Cultural Grants 2025
Applications now open! Grants are available to fund projects or host events that will benefit our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh community. Deadline to apply is February 21, 2025.