The British Columbia Ministry of Education is working with all 60 school districts, independent school authorities, First Nations schools and education partners to support a coordinated approach in response to COVID-19. The health and safety of school staff, students, parents and communities is the highest priority. To ensure B.C.’s K-12 education system supports the coordinated […]
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Download: Notice and Authorization to pick up Cheque Form AS a result of COVID-19 virus, we are changing the process for INCOME ASSISTANCE cheque issue Day in order to provide a safe environment for staff and clients. Due to safety precautions, we are changing the process as follows: Issue Day: WEDNESDAY March 25, 2020Time: 10:00am […]
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Take care of your body: Try to eat healthy well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Try to come up with a routine that includes physical activity, like a daily family walk. Connect with others: Share your concerns and how you are feeling with a friend or […]
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There have been numerous questions and views expressed by community members regarding the Youth Lacrosse and Sports Funding. This notice is to share information with Squamish Nation Members: What is the Sports & Athletic Grants Policy? What is the reason for creating the Policy? The Squamish Nation Council approved the Sports & Athletics Grants Policy, […]
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As a response to Covid-19, Squamish Nation will be implementing the following measures: A Task Force committee has been created to discuss COVID-19 practices made up of key staff in the Squamish Nation. All gatherings over 250 will be postponed or cancelled. Buildings will be receiving increased cleaning to disinfect and prevent transmission. Signs are […]
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A Notice from Yúustway Health & Wellness NOTICE TO PATIENTS REGARDING CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19: Please call your Doctor’s office for advice before coming to the clinic if you have the following: Fever Dry cough Shortness of Breath If you have flu-like symptoms, known exposure to COVID-19 and a history of travel, you can go to: North Vancouver […]
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Message from the FNHA: The First Nations Health Authority is advising all communities to avoid unnecessary travel and attendance at large public gatherings because of the risk of spreading the COVID-19 at the gathering. This week the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic, signaling a greater risk to widespread populations. We understand people will […]
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SQUAMISH, B.C. – The District of Squamish and Squamish Nation Councils are proceeding with next steps after the Councils each recently endorsed a new dike alignment between the Siyich’em Reserve and Íkwikws Reserve in Brackendale, encompassing the area from the eagle viewing dike at Government Road to the existing dike at Fisherman’s Park. After reviewing […]
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March 5, 2020, Squamish Territory (North Vancouver, BC) – The Squamish Nation is extremely disappointed with today’s decision by the Supreme Court of Canada to deny leave for the Squamish Nation to proceed with an appeal of the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision to refuse to consider whether the federal government complied with its obligations […]
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UPDATE FNHA Novel CoronavirusFEBRUARY 24, 2020There· have been a total number of seven confirmed coronavirus cases inthe province to date. Of these seven cases, the first case has recoveredand the others remain in self-isolation and under ca re from public health teams. Link to original FNHA publication: Download While the risk to First Nations people […]
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