Ayás Mén̓men
Child & Family Services
Resource and Caregiver Supports
Manager: Kelly Anne Samuel
Phone: 604-985-4111
Cell: 788-989-8215
Email: KellyAnne_Samuel@squamish.net
Our resource team supports those that are caring for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh children & youth. We work with family members to empower family to care for family. Our mission is to offer safe
alternative care for Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh children when necessary, while also promoting and respecting their well-being and cultural identity. The team provides, supports, and monitors placements for children under the care of Ayás Mén̓men, with a focus on preserving their connection to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh culture and family.
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).