Ta7lnew̓ás
Education, Employment & Training
Xwmélch’tstn Etsímxwawtxw
Principal: Jody Miki
Phone: 604-985-1515
Email: Jody_Miki@squamish.net
Website: capilanolittleones.com
Capilano Little Ones School offers an elementary school program that is based in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh ways of learning and being. The quality of education reflects and expresses our language and culture, which are inseparable in the teaching and learning process. Currently, Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 is offered with expansion for Grade 7 in 2024/2025.
Xwmélch’tstn Etsímxwawtxw is moving towards becoming a full Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim immersion school.
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.