June 20, 2020, North Vancouver, BC — The Squamish Nation has been asked to comment on the future of the Gassy Jack statue in the historic Gastown district of the City of Vancouver. John Deighton, also known as Gassy Jack, immigrated to Squamish Nation territory from England. Around the late 1860s, Gassy Jack married a […]
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COVID-19 Care PackagesKleenex, Pork Chops, Sausages, Potatoes & more (This package contains frozen meats & will not be left at unanswered doors) Provided for Members collaboratively through Member Services and Squamish Nation Council. On-Reserve Delivery:Locations: Squamish Valley and North VancouverDate: Tuesday, June 23, 2020Time: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm IMPORTANT: FOR EVERYONE’S HEALTH AND SAFETY, […]
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June 19, 2020, North Vancouver, BC — Yesterday, at a duly convened meeting, the Squamish Nation Council selected Chris Lewis, Syeta’xtn, as a new Council Spokesperson. Chris has been on Council since 2009, and previously served as a Council Spokesperson from 2013-2017. “I’m honored and humbled to serve as one of our Nation’s Spokespersons” said […]
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NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, June 18, 2020 — The Squamish Nation is proud to welcome Chris Mullen as the newly-appointed Managing Director, Administrative Operations for the Nation. Chris will be working alongside France Chinembiri, who was appointed Managing Director, Nation Services, in October 2019. The Managing Directors will serve as the liaisons between Council and staff, […]
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2020 Elk Hunt Draw forms are now available! Elk tags are for eligible Squamish Nation Members with a valid Possession and Acquisition License (PAL). The Elk tags are non-transferrable and one name will be drawn for each tag. There are a limited number of tags. Deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 4 pmDraw Date: Thursday, […]
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The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) stands in solidarity with the Black community as protestors demand justice for George Floyd, and the many other Black people of all ages and genders who have lost their lives unnecessarily simply because of the colour of their skin. Protests across the United States and Canada have many of us […]
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Submit your drawings and messages in support of front line workers. The focus of the Stay Strong Project is to showcase our young Nation members talents (ages 4 to 19 years old), although all members can participate. Selected images will be displayed on the Squamish Nation billboards. There is no financial compensation for work submitted. […]
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Did you miss the May 31st deadline? There is still time! This is the second call-out for School Support Forms K5 to Grade 12. Please note that school supports are always based on budget availability and if needed, date of application. The application for private school and high cost special education private school intake is […]
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It has come to the Nation’s attention that there are unstable trees near the path leading to the sweat lodges on Welch Street in West Vancouver. These leaning and splintered trees are a danger to anyone walking in this area. In order to keep community members safe, the Squamish Nation has decided to place large […]
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