Ayás Mén̓men
Child & Family Services

Shewaynewas Family Program

Growing Together, Early Years, Child & Parent Supports

Shewaynewas Family Program Manager: Alice Baker
Phone: 604-985-7826
Cell: 778-233-3483
Email: Alice_Baker@squamish.net

Team Leader: Hailey Manalo

The Family Program improves the well-being of children aged 0-6, their families, and the community by offering holistic wellness through elements like balanced nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness practices, mental well-being, and nurturing relationships in a caring and supportive environment.

Our team organizes year-round programs aimed at helping parents acquire skills related to lifespan development, understanding family dynamics, recognizing developmental milestones, promoting health and nutrition, and providing opportunities to learn about Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language, culture, social and family traditions.

Programs include:

  • es7á7tsiwen (Prenatal Program)
  • sḵáḵel (Infant/Parent Education Program)
  • s7íx̱walh (Toddler/Parent Education Program)
  • Early Intervention Services
  • Aboriginal Infant Development
  • Aboriginal Supported Child Development
  • Speech Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychological services/assessments
  • Circle of Security Program

Nation Updates

syétsem tl’a syel̓ánem (Annual Report) 2023/2024 Published

We recently published syétsem tl’a syelánm (Annual Report) for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. It includes information on the Nation’s operational and financial performance. We invite Squamish People and external partners to read this document and learn more about the important work we are undertaking as a Nation.

Seeking Applications for Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Board of Directors

Hiy̓ám Housing is seeking passionate, forward-thinking applicants to join their Board of Directors and participate in shaping the future of affordable housing for the Squamish Nation. The deadline to apply is November 7, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

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.
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