News & Updates
Take a look at recent activities and exciting announcements from the Nation.
Our Children Our Way Society Welcomes New Ruling from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, Demands Immediate Action from Canada on Jordan’s Principle
The Our Children Our Way Society is applauding the latest ruling from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) which reinforces the obligation of the Government of Canada to eliminate its systemic discrimination against First Nations children.
Letter from Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw | Update on Squamish Nation Distribution Program
To the Squamish People,
The Squamish Nation Council is pleased to announce approval for a special payment, again this year, ahead of the holidays.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Council Approves Land Uses for Three Sites, Extends Moratorium on Third-party Development Proposals
Squamish Nation Statement on defeat of the Final Settlement Agreement
The Squamish Nation is celebrating the defeat of the draft Final Settlement Agreement on the Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program.
Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Squamish Nation Council Governance Policy and Council Governance Procedures
Pursuant to Part 9 of the Council Governance Policy and Part 3 of the Council Governance Procedures Council is providing membership with 45 days from the date of this Notice to provide responses/feedback on the proposed amendments.
Concerns about the draft long-term reform settlement agreement (FSA) on First Nations Child and Family Services.
As a response to concerns from Members about the disruption and safety issues regarding fireworks in our community, Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) passed a resolution in August 2022 for the control and eventual ban of fireworks on-reserve as of November 1, 2022. This ban was reaffirmed in August 2023.
Fireworks Ban Bylaw now in effect
As a response to concerns from Members about the disruption and safety issues regarding fireworks in our community, Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) passed a resolution in August 2022 for the control and eventual ban of fireworks on-reserve as of November 1, 2022. This ban was reaffirmed in August 2023.
Coast Salish Statement of Solidarity
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, alongside other Coast Salish Nations, has signed a Statement of Solidarity opposing a recent claim by the BC Métis Federation (BCMF) in the BC Supreme Court.
syétsem tl’a syel̓ánem (Annual Report) 2023/2024 Published
We recently published syétsem tl’a syelánm (Annual Report) for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. It includes information on the Nation’s operational and financial performance. We invite Squamish People and external partners to read this document and learn more about the important work we are undertaking as a Nation.