News & Updates
Take a look at recent activities and exciting announcements from the Nation.
Introducing the Yúusnew̓as Family
In 2022, Squamish Nation began a project to research and document the residential school experiences of our Squamish People at St. Paul’s Indian Residential School.
General Election- Candidate List Announced
We are pleased to announce the list of candidates for the 2025 Squamish Nation General Election.
Call out for Housing Policy Community Working Group
We’re continuing to update and develop Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Housing Policies. Members will provide input on a range of housing issues and policies.
Sports & Recreation Grant – Cycle 2
Applications are now open for Cycle 2 of the 2025 Sports & Recreation Grant. Deadline to submit application is Friday, August 8, 2025.
Values Engagement Survey 2025
From now until August 31, we invite all Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People and Community Members to complete the Values Engagement Survey 2025—online or in-person at events.
Dryden Creek Wildfire Officially Out
The Dryden Creek Wildfire is officially out, and the state of local emergency in the Squamish area has ended.
Applications Open for 2025 Elk Hunt Tags
Applications are now open for the 2025 ḵ’iyí7ch (Elk) Hunt Draw. The entry deadline is Thursday, July 31 at 11:59 pm.
2025 Housing Allocations Update
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Council recently approved the decision to proceed with an allocation of 15 homes (2025/2026).
Squamish Nation Education Department receives Indigenous Teacher Education Grant from the RHF
The Squamish Nation Education Department is proud to announce they have been awarded a prestigious Indigenous Teacher Education grant from the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF).