Agreements
Sen̓áḵw Services Agreement
The Services Agreement, effective May 25, 2022, creates a framework to guide the government-to-government relationship between Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the City of Vancouver and ensures access to municipal services, amenities, and infrastructure for the Sen̓áḵw neighbourhood over time.
North Vancouver School District Protocol Agreement
The Protocol Agreement for Communication and Collaboration, signed by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the North Vancouver School District (NVSD) on January 17, 2019, commits to an equal partnership in the education of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh students enrolled in the NVSD. The agreement contains provisions that entail Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw involvement in educational decisions, such as the inclusion of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language, culture, and history in the curriculum and courses offered to all students in the NVSD.
School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) Protocol Agreement
The Protocol Agreement for Communication and Collaboration, signed by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) on December 5, 2017, commits to an equal partnership in the education of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh students enrolled in the School District No. 48. The agreement contains provisions that entail Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw involvement in educational decisions, such as the inclusion of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language, culture, and history in the curriculum and courses offered to all students in the district.
Nation Updates
Returning to Sen̓áḵw
Over a century ago, Squamish People were forcibly removed from our village at Sen̓áḵw. Our homes were destroyed, but our connection to the land remained strong. In 2026 we are proud to invite our People home to Sen̓áḵw.
Ha7lh sḵwalwnawtxw (Healthy Hub) to open in Squamish Valley with a ceremony
The new Ha7lh sḵwalwnawtxw (Healthy Hub) at Siyí7ch'em in the Squamish Valley will open its doors next month, Thursday, February 12.
New Executive Director of X̱etx̱ítayus Ch’áwch’aw (Corporate Services), Michelle Bryant-Gravelle
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is pleased to welcome Michelle Bryant-Gravelle as the new Executive Director of X̱etx̱ítayus Ch'áwch'aw (Corporate Services).