Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw
Chairperson & Council
Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw could be interpreted as “Always Advised by the People”. Xwníw̓n refers to a core concept in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh ways of being that in order to give good advice, one would also have been given good advice. Elders would describe this as someone with good upbringing. The name refers to the way Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw is advised by the Squamish People.
Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw is the elected decision-making body that sets the overall direction of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, both internally and externally. It receives a mandate to carry out the political business of the Nation from Membership through elections every four years.
Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw ensures that the Nation is provided with leadership in intergovernmental relations, effective administration, and strong financial and resource stewardship to support exceptional program and service delivery. It meets on Thursday and Friday every second week.
Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw has a responsibility to govern the affairs of the Nation as a whole and uphold its fiduciary duty to act honestly, in good faith, and in the best interests of all Members.
Contact Council
Administrative staff can be contacted using the information below. Emails for individual members of Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw are further down this page.
Ta na wa Chen̓tm (Chair & Council Office)
Phone: 604-980-4553
Email: cco@squamish.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 86131, North Vancouver, V7L 4J5
Protocol
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Squamish Nation Council
Elected on September 26, 2021
Spokesperson
Syexwáliya Ann Whonnock
Xwélxwelacha-t Late Richard Williams he/him
Band Manager
Elected on September 26, 2021
Other Council Pages
Nation Updates
ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Official Plan Approved
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), as part of the MST Partnership (Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and Canada Lands Company (MST-CLC) is thrilled to share that late today, Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Official Development Plan.
Online Voting Issue: Election & Referendum Law
The Electoral Commission has decided to restart online voting for the Election & Referendum Law vote. There was an error in the wording of one of the online voting questions.
2025/26 Budget
The 2025/26 budget is available for Members to view.