News & Updates
Take a look at recent activities and exciting announcements from the Nation.
NEW DATE: Oath Signing Ceremony will be held on October 28
Community members are warmly invited to CJMC to join in witnessing and celebrating the special oath-signing ceremony, which marks the election of our new Council and Band Manager.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Fireworks Ban in Effect
Ta na wa Téy wilhay̓lhem (Public Safety) is reminding Members fireworks are not permitted on any Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw land. Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) passed the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Fireworks Ban Bylaw in September 2024 after listening to concerns from the Nation about safety, environmental impacts, and the wellbeing of pets and wildlife.
Honouring Chief Bill Williams
On behalf of Squamish Nation leadership, we honour találsamkin siyám Chief Bill Williams (February 12, 1950 – September 28, 2025).
Squamish Nation elects 15 councillors and new chairperson: Record-setting voter turnout in general election
North Vancouver, B.C., September 29, 2025 – Squamish People elected 15 councillors, one chairperson and one band manager on Sunday, Sept. 28 to hold office for the next four years. The election doubles the size of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Council, previously set at seven councillors and one chairperson.
2025 General Election Results
Chet kw’enmantúmi (we thank you) to our community members for casting your vote in the General Election. As a result, we have elected our Council and Band Manager for the next four years.
Enter the Ticket Lottery
The ticket lottery is back and open from September 23 to November 17, 2025.
General Election: Online Voting Starts Today
Members can start voting online today for the 2025 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) General Election. The in-person voting day is September 28, 2025.
Squamish Healthy Hub set to open early 2026
Construction of the Ha7lh sḵwalwnawtxw (Healthy Hub) on the Siy̓ích’em reserve has progressed quickly over the summer and will soon be ready to serve the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).
Nch’ḵay̓ Acquires International Plaza on X̱wemelch’stn, Returning Property to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Ownership
In a significant agreement, Nch’ḵay̓ has acquired International Plaza on Marine Drive in North Vancouver, bringing this on-reserve residential and commercial building under Squamish Nation ownership and Nch’ḵay̓’s stewardship.