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Member Services
Membership
Membership Officer: Raven Soper
Phone: 604-982-7610
Email: membership@squamish.net
For Membership and Status Card Application Forms: please contact the Senior Membership Officer, membership@squamish.net
For Distribution inquiries and updates for your direct deposit: please contact Distribution: DB@squamish.net
The Membership team registers births, deaths, marriages, and miscellaneous amendments to Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Band Census.
The team receives and processes completed Membership applications for review by the Membership Committee, disperses a per capita payment (Distribution) three times a year (SN Trust cheques once a year), and sets up trust accounts for minor children. Direct deposit is available to Members in Canada and the United States.
The team also provides statistical information to other departments and blood quantum letters for Members seeking employment in the United States.
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.