Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh
Language & Cultural Affairs
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim
Acting Manager: Norman Guerrero
Email: norman_guerrero@squamish.net
Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh offers Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language classes to a wide range of community members, from our youngest learners to post-secondary, Elders, and Nation staff. Learn more about the various programs in the accordions below.
The Language Nest is for our youngest learners from 0 – 3 years old and their caregiver. Programming runs from September to June. To register, email Kaiya_Williams@squamish.net.
Elementary
- Xwmélch’tstn Etsímxwawtxw Skwul (Capilano Little Ones School), K4 – Gr 3
- Norgate Xwmélch’tstn Community Elementary
- Language classes for grades K-7
High School
- Eslha7án̓ Tá7ltaw̓txw (Eslha7án̓ Learning Centre)
- Language classes for grades 8-12 and GED Adult Learners
- Sp’áḵw’us Skwúlaw̓txw (Carson Graham Secondary School) for grades 8-12
- Language classes for Nation students grades 8-12
In collaboration with Simon Fraser University, the Nation supports the Squamish Language and Culture Certificate Program and the Diploma of Squamish Language.
Language sessions are offered from September to June to three different groups: community members, Elders, and Nation staff. To register or for more information, email language_culture@squamish.net.
MAP sessions are provided to language teachers to increase language proficiency.
The Curriculum Development team is a developing area which focuses on creating accessible resources for our people. We have some English resources, bilingual resources, and Squamish only resources.
Visit our Facebook page and YouTube channel where we share videos created by our language teachers. As our language continues to grow, so will our resources. If you have any inquiries, please email leateeqwhia@squamish.net.
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.