Ayás Mén̓men
Child & Family Services
Permanency & Safety
Ayás Mén̓men provides Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw with delegated child and family services (Family Support Services, Guardianship Services, and Resource Care Homes) pursuant to the British Columbia Child, Family and Community Service Act. Our agency is in compliance with provincial standards.
The team provides assistance to families in areas of advocacy, emotional support during crises, and prevention. They assist families in setting and attaining personal goals. The team’s overarching objective is to deliver culturally and community-centered services that prioritize the best interests and rights of the children. These services are provided in an environment that ensures their safety and security, enabling them to reach their full potential as healthy, capable, and well-adjusted individuals who take pride in their identity as members of their Nation. These goals are accomplished within a strong and supportive family and community context.
The ultimate aim for the social workers is to facilitate the creation of self-sustaining families through collaborative efforts involving their family members, our team, and support services. This process empowers Nation families to provide mutual support and empowerment to one another.
Ayás Mén̓men social workers accompany our Members to offer support and clarification throughout the process. Social workers are available every day to address questions and respond to concerns regarding services for Members.
Family Care Homes for Ayás Mén̓men children in care are recruited, assessed, established, and assisted by the resource workers.
Nation Updates
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw History Book For Sale
We are excited to announce that tiná7 cht ti temíxw (We Come From This Land) will be published in early January 2024! The book is intended to be a snapshot – a collection of some of the multi-faceted stories and histories that are held by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People and a starting point for future conversations.
Squamish Strong Protocol Agreements Signed
As a part of the celebrations of the 100-year anniversary of the Amalgamation of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, we are pleased to announce the Nation is signing a Wa Iyí̓m ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Protocol Agreement with the City of North Vancouver, District of Squamish, and the City of Vancouver respectively.
New Squamish Nation Residential Tenancy Regulations for Sen̓áḵw
Today, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw announces that the protections in the British Columbia Residential Tenancy Act (BCRTA) will be in place for the Sen̓áḵw development and for future on-reserve housing developments.