Yúustway
Health & Wellness
Workshops and Recurring Programs
The information on this webpage does not reflect all the workshops and programs offered by Yúustway however it does include ongoing workshops or those speciic programming that the department would like to highlight.
Below is an image depicting the seasonal workshop cycle. Actual workshops may vary due to facilitator and weather limitations.
A safe space for women to come as they are, share a meal, and receive support.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Yúustway Health & Wellness (380 Welch Street, West Vancouver)
Registration not required.
Questions? Contact wellness@squamish.net, or 604-982-7816.
Join the weekly Warrior’s Circle, a low-barrier men’s group to share stories, enjoy a meal together, and support one another. Facilitated by Hitam Treadwell (Life Coach), and Richard Mitchell (Peer Support Worker).
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Yúustway (Health and Wellness) (380 Welch Street, West Vancouver)
No registration required.
For questions, contact wellness@squamish.net, or 604-982-7816.
t’útenamtsut xwínilh s7i’xi (Medication Instead of Shame) Naloxone Training
Learn how to safely administer naloxone for our loved ones and community members.
North Shore
Date: Hosted monthly (see registration link for dates and times)
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: CJMC, 100 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, Eslha7an Room
Click here to register.
Questions? Contact wellness@squamish.net, or 604-982-7816.
Drug Checking
Date: Every Monday
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Squamish Valley – Chief Billy Drive and Stawamus
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Lions Gate Bridge, near Ikwikws & Kwumkwum
Date: Every Friday
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: next to Estítkw Place (Lower Capilano Rd & Lawa Rd)
Questions? Contact Wellness@squamish.net or 604-982-7829.
Nation Updates
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Fire Ban in Effect
A full campfire ban is in place across Squamish Nation Lands and Territory due to hot, dry conditions leading to wildfire risks. The wildfire danger rating is now labelled "High."
Our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Stélmexw came home to Sen̓áḵw
On Friday, May 8, Sen̓áḵw’s first tower was blessed. Following the announcement of the occupancy permit, Sen̓áḵw hosted a beautiful blessing ceremony at the entrance of the tower.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw home retrofits showcase Nation’s Climate Legacy Strategy
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People living on reserve can apply for free home retrofits. These upgrades can include new windows, ventilation, insulation, or a new heat pump.