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
2026 Annual General Meeting
Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 28 and 29.
Sen̓áḵw Updates
More Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People will be able to once again call Sen̓áḵw home when Tower Two opens its doors to residents this fall.
Introducing our Ta S7ulh Sḵwelḵwálwen kwi Esch’éch’ewát (Strategic Plan, 2026-2030)
Squamish Nation Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) recently approved the Strategic Plan, 2026-2030 to guide our Nation for the next four years.