Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh
Language & Cultural Affairs
Culture
Manager: Lorraine Louis
Email: Lorraine_Louis@squamish.net
Team Lead: Lacey Baker
Email: Lacey_Baker@squamish.net
Phone: 604-990-3061
The Culture team of Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh works to provide opportunities for Nation Members of all ages to learn about our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh ways via hands on experience and cultural sharing sessions from our Knowledge Keepers. A Squamish Nation Advisory Committee, comprised of Nation Members who are knowledgeable in our language and culture, supports this work.
A key function of this team is to respond to enquiries received by the Nation for land and territory acknowledgements, support for opening and closing prayers/ceremony for events, as well as requests for drummers, singers, or cultural facilitators. They also work with museums on exhibit and repatriation opportunities, engage in and support artist opportunities, and support cultural ceremonies both internally and externally.
Tel̓tel̓númut Cht is a virtual program offered to Nation Members. Each week a special guest presents on a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh subject. Each session ends with time for questions and answers and a chance for participants to win a door prize.
This program runs on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm on Zoom from September to June. To register, email language_culture@squamish.net.
The objective of this grant is to provide support to the Squamish People for cultural projects or events that:
- Grow the cultural ways of being of the Squamish People.
- Contribute to connecting Squamish People to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh culture and/or language.
- Advance the understanding, awareness, or participation in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh cultural practices and/or language learning.
- Express Sḵwx̱wú7mesh cultural and/or linguistic identity.
- Provide opportunities for contemporary and/or traditional cultural expressions.
Applicants must be a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Member and be in good standing with the Nation. Calls for applications go out twice per year and Members are eligible for funding once per year.
Cultural grants are provided in three categories (individual, group, and major event) and funding is subject to the availability of funds in the annual budget. Please note that applicants are not guaranteed to receive the amount applied for.
We receive multiple requests for Knowledge Keepers to facilitate, perform, and provide welcomes/opening prayers. This can include Nation events as well as external opportunities. If you would like to be added to our on-call list, Members can request a form by emailing language_culture@squamish.net.
Nation Updates
Letter from Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw | Squamish Nation Responds to Bill-15
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is calling on the Province to immediately withdraw Bill 15. Khelsilem, Council Chairperson, has written to the Province outlining the Nation’s key concerns.
Election & Referendum Law: Online Voting Starts Tomorrow
Online voting opens tomorrow. Have you signed up for a One Feather account to vote online? Members 18+ can vote on the Election and Referendum Law starting on May 17th.
2025/26 Budget
The 2025/26 budget is available for Members to view.