Ayás Mén̓men
Child & Family Services
Prevention & Youth Services
Team Lead, Child & Youth Services: Autumn Juanicotena-Heal
Cell: 604-396-1721
Email: Autumn_Juanicotena-Heal@squamish.net
Team Lead, Child & Youth Services: Gloria Sun
Cell: 236-788-0615
Email: Gloria_Sun@squamish.net
The child and youth workers provide support by having a safe, fun, holistic and cultural approach when working with our youth at the youth centre, youth programs, youth camps, and one-on-one support services. The emphasis is on cultural training, life skills, emotional support, and building self-esteem.
We help youth find meaningful connections in their community. The general practice and philosophy is to actively reach out to community youth to support the physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual well-being of the youth, to encourage life skills development, and provide cultural teachings. Over the years, the Youth Services program has participated in coordinating canoe journeys, youth camps, workshops, community honouring celebrations, fitness classes, and life skills courses.
Through life-changing programs, community-based services, and relationships with peers and caring adults, Ayás Mén̓men Youth Services can help children and youth develop the skills and connections they need to be healthy contributing adults. Having one or more caring adults in a child’s life can prevent issues like bullying and crime so that children can grow into healthier, more giving and more compassionate adults.
The Youth Centre is located at 100A Capilano Road, North Vancouver.
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nation Updates
Our Voices in FIFA World Cup 26™
Next year, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations will welcome FIFA World Cup 26™ to the City of Vancouver. Music has always been an important part of FIFA World Cup™, and for the first time in World Cup history, each of the 16 host cities has partnered with a local music producer to remix the tournament’s theme and infuse it with the cultural essence of their location.
Notice of Referendum
The Squamish Electoral Commission has issued notice of a referendum taking place on May 31, 2025. The referendum will consider amendments to the Election and Referendum Law.
Squamish Nation receives $9.5 Million in housing funding
Today, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) proudly announces we are receiving close to $9.5 million dollars ($9,454,000) from the Federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).