News & Updates
Take a look at recent activities and exciting announcements from the Nation.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Excellence Awards Recipients
In the spirit of celebrating 100 years of Amalgamation, the Nation hosted the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Excellence Awards Gala as part of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Days Festival 2023. The event on July 15 formally recognized Members who have made a significant contribution to our community or have worked hard to become successful and inspire others.
Squamish Strong Protocol Agreements Signed
As a part of the celebrations of the 100-year anniversary of the Amalgamation of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, we are pleased to announce the Nation is signing a Wa Iyí̓m ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Protocol Agreement with the City of North Vancouver, District of Squamish, and the City of Vancouver respectively.
New Squamish Nation Residential Tenancy Regulations for Sen̓áḵw
Today, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw announces that the protections in the British Columbia Residential Tenancy Act (BCRTA) will be in place for the Sen̓áḵw development and for future on-reserve housing developments.
Paháyikwup Language Commissioners Appointed
Paháyikwup (Language Commission) is charged with providing guidance on Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim (Squamish Language), including certifying teachers, determining speaker proficiency levels, and creating a strategic plan for language revitalization.
Squamish Nation Appoints Division Executive Directors
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw is on an exciting journey – rekindling our language and cultural practices, asserting our rights and title, increasing own-source revenues, and expanding the range of services provided to Members. A new organizational structure came into effect in April 2023 as the Nation continues to build capacity as a modern Indigenous government to support this vision.
A Message from Council Chairperson | Long-Term Elder Care
On behalf of the Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council), I wanted to update you on the Long-term Elder Care Facility and Assisted Living Care Facility that staff continue working hard on.
Squamish Nation to Engage in Land Planning Process
The Squamish Nation Council today announced it will start the development of community capital plans and land use strategies for several Squamish Nation-owned lands. The Council has placed a moratorium on entertaining third-party proposals for developing its lands for one year as part of this process.
Letter to Members | 2022 Trust Distribution
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A Message from the Office of Council Chairperson | AGM
The Squamish Nation Council is hard at work on major challenges and some exciting opportunities for our people. Although we are only a few weeks into 2023, we are already making progress on the six resolutions passed at the 2022 Annual General Meeting.