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Yúusnew̓as Inaugural Town Hall
Saturday November 1
Totem Hall
10am-2pm
Lunch will be served
No RSVP necessary
Wellness supports will be provided
For information on transportation in the Valley, please call: 236 308 4877
Additional Town Halls will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information, please head to the website: https://www.squamish.net/community-initiatives/yuusnewas/
Or email: yuusnewas@squamish.net
We recognize conversations and reflections about residential schools can be deeply painful and triggering, especially for our Survivors and their families. If you or someone you know is experiencing distress, please know support is available. We are here to walk alongside you.
Ayás Mén̓men (Child & Family Services) and Yúustway (Health & Wellness) are available, including traditional land-based practices and cultural supports.
For support, please reach out:
Mackenzie Gomez – Yúusnew̓as Health Lead
Phone: 604-360-3911 or 604-982-0332
Email: Mackenzie_Gomez@squamish.net
Hannah Rushton – Yúusnew̓as Wellness Lead
Phone: 778-233-4869 or 604-985-4111
Email: Hannah_Rushton@squamish.net
Indian Residential School Survivors Society: 1-800-721-0066
KUU-US Crisis Line Society: 1-800-588-8717
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
Wa chexw yuusténam̓ut. Take care of yourself.
