News & Updates
Take a look at recent activities and exciting announcements from the Nation.
Upper Squamish Valley Wildfire Notice
The Squamish Nation is actively monitoring two wildfires in the Upper Squamish Valley. The Mount Willson wildfire is currently 415 hectares and the Simms Creek wildfire near Sims Creek River is just under 240 hectares.
Squamish Nation Wildfire Smoke Advisory
Wildfire smoke combined with humid conditions is currently causing poor air quality in our territory. Here is information on how you can keep yourself and others safe.
Grand Opening of the First Peoples’ Gathering House at SFU
SFU’s Burnaby Campus is opening a new space called the First Peoples’ Gathering House. The new facility is a dedicated place for cultural connection, learning and community.
Sen̓áḵw development partnership welcomes 50% ownership stake by Canadian pension fund, OPTrust
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and its economic development group, Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation (Nch’ḵaý), are pleased to announce that they have entered into a restructured partnership to build the new community at the entrance to what is now called False Creek. OPTrust, one of Canada’s largest pension funds, has increased its ownership stake to 50%, acquiring Westbank’s interest in Phases One and Two of the project.
Sen̓áḵw continues to grow stronger
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is pleased to announce that OPTrust — one of Canada’s largest pension fund investors — has acquired Westbank’s ownership stake in Sen̓áḵw for Phases One and Two of the project.
Squamish Nation and District of Squamish Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Shared Priorities and Reconciliation
Today, District of Squamish and Squamish Nation formally signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding.
Honouring Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Athletes: Accepting Nominations and Photos
We are holding an event to honour past and present Sḵwx̱wú7mesh athletes at Ḵw’eshḵw’shétsutay̓ (Playing Place) on Saturday, October 4, 2025. To prepare for the event, we are asking our community to nominate Members for recognition and submit photos of their sports teams.
Values Engagement Survey 2025
Your voice guides how we govern. Complete the survey by August 31.
Community Notice: Temporary Closure – Squamish Valley FSR at 21 km (Mud Creek)
The Squamish Valley Forest Service Road (FSR) is temporarily closed at the 21 km mark, also known locally as Mud Creek or Turbid Creek.