Our Membership Code lays out the rules and ways for becoming a Squamish Member based on our laws and traditions. Originally developed in 1987, it was updated in 2000 and 2013.
Under our current Code, status under the Indian Act is a requirement to apply for Squamish Membership. The federal government has since made changes to status eligibility through Bill S-3 to remove sex-based discrimination in status registration rules.
Members have raised concerns that the current Membership Code leaves out some of our grandchildren and children. Bill S-3 provides an opportunity to engage our Members on what changes they would like to see and update our Code.
The project is led by Ts’ixwts’ixwnítway (Member Services), with close support from the Membership Committee and the Membership Appeals Committee, and guidance from Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council).
Do you have questions about this project? Phone: 604-982-7610 | Email: membership@squamish.net
May 31, 2023: The engagement survey is now closed. We will share results shortly as well as the names of the prize draw winners.
Drop-in at an upcoming info session where the Project Team will share more information about recent updates to status eligibility, Squamish Membership, and the future of our people. There will be food, prizes, and fun for the whole family!
There will be more engagement opportunities in the future. If you live away from community, please fill out the survey above to let us know how you would like to receive information about this project and contribute your important thoughts.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Elders Centre, North Vancouver
Thursday, May 18, 2023
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Totem Hall, Squamish Valley
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Elders Centre, North Vancouver
Thursday, June 15, 2023
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Totem Hall, Squamish Valley
