Amalgamation Day
Every July 23 we celebrate the day sixteen Sḵwx̱wú7mesh villages amalgamated to become the modern Squamish Nation.
Amalgamation Day 2024
Community members are invited to come down to Xwmélch’tstn (Capilano) Field on July 23 to celebrate! Please note that this year’s celebration is not open to general public.
From 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, there will be:
- Department info booths
- Summertime Festival with family friendly games and activities
- Food trucks*
- Door prizes*
- Copies of tiná7 cht ti temíxw (We Come From This Land) for sale (by debit/credit card only – please bring Status Card for tax exemption)
- Food sharing by the S7ílhen Food Pantry (hotdogs, buns, and corn)
- Pop-up library (sign up for a library card and check out a book or join for story time, fun activities, and crafts)
*Please register upon arrival to receive your food ticket and be entered into the prize draw. The registration table will open at 2:00 pm.
Warm weather is expected. Please wear a hat, use sunscreen, and bring a reusable water bottle. A tent will be set up with tables and chairs for our Elders.
At dusk (around 9:30 pm), there will be a screening of Kung Fu Panda 4.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Popcorn will be provided.
This is a drug and alcohol free event.
More Information
Registration opens (please sign in to receive your food ticket and enter the prize draw): 2:00 pm
Welcome remarks: 3:00 pm
Opening Prayer: 3:15 pm
Summertime Festival and department info booths open: 3:20 pm
Dinner (food trucks): 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Door prize draws: 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Closing remarks: 7:00 pm
Movie in the park: around 9:30 pm
Squamish Valley pick up schedule
Cheekeye: 1:00 pm
Brackendale: 1:15 pm
Siyich’em: 1:30 pm
Kowtain: 1:45 pm
Northyards: 2:00 pm
Totem Hall: 2:15 pm
North Vancouver pick up schedule
Seymour Mailboxes: 2:15 pm
Eslha7an L.C.: 2:30 pm
Mission: 2:35 pm
Jacobs Rd & Jacobs Cres: 2:45 pm
Mathias Rd & Rivers Dr: 2:50 pm
Ikwikws Rd & Skwashen: 2:55 pm
Returns at 7:00 pm and 10:30 pm
If you have any questions, please contact the following:
- For Summertime Festival, Susanne Paull at Susanne_Paull@squamish.net
- For movie in the park, Adrienne Charlie at Adrienne_Charlie@squamish.net
- For food sharing, Tannis Louie at foodsharing@squamish.net or 604-971-1140
- For the pop-up library, Catherine Bellamy at Catherine_Bellamy@squamish.net or 604-401-1887 or 604-985-1515
Nation Updates
Projects to Mark 100th Anniversary of Amalgamation
To help mark the 100th anniversary of Amalgamation, Ta na wa Shéway I7x̱w ta Úxwumixw (Planning & Capital Projects), on behalf of Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council), completed several community legacy projects.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Excellence Awards Recipients
In the spirit of celebrating 100 years of Amalgamation, the Nation hosted the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Excellence Awards Gala as part of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Days Festival 2023. The event on July 15 formally recognized Members who have made a significant contribution to our community or have worked hard to become successful and inspire others.
Squamish Strong Protocol Agreements Signed
As a part of the celebrations of the 100-year anniversary of the Amalgamation of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, we are pleased to announce the Nation is signing a Wa Iyí̓m ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Protocol Agreement with the City of North Vancouver, District of Squamish, and the City of Vancouver respectively.