Squamish Nation Council

06/12/2026

Squamish Nation Councillor and Spokesperson Syexwaliya Ann Whonnock welcomes the Squamish People and everyone else to join us at our activation at the FIFA FAN FEST at the PNE in Vancouver throughout the duration of the tournament!

06/02/2026

This week on the Council agenda, we have:

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

✅ IN CAMERA - Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation Board Report
Purpose: Discussion to be held in-camera under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.44(b)(v) harm the financial or economic interests of the Squamish Nation.

✅ IN CAMERA – Sea to Sky Regional Transit Update
Purpose: In-camera under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.4.4(b) (iv) harm intergovernmental relations or negotiations.

✅ Update to the Distribution Policy
Purpose: To amend the Distribution Policy to increase the standard distribution.

✅ IN CAMERA – Creation of Lots
Purpose: In-camera under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.4.4(b) (i) harm the deliberative processes of Council.

✅ Returning the “Thunderbird” as Squamish Nation’s Primary Logo
Purpose: To provide an update on the reintroduction of the Thunderbird logo.

Thursday, June 4th, 2026

✅ IN CAMERA - DOE Lease Rent Review with Environment and Climate Change Canada
Purpose: In-camera under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.4.4(b) (v) harm the financial or economic interests of the Squamish Nation.

✅ Q3 Financial Statements Report for 2025/26 Fiscal Year
Purpose: To meet with Capilano University New President and build meaningful relationships

✅ Statement of Cooperation between the Squamish Nation and Destination Vancouver
Purpose: To summarize the intent, scope, key terms, and next steps arising from the Statement of Cooperation between the Squamish Nation and Destination Vancouver.

✅ IN CAMERA - Gaming Revenue
Purpose: In-camera under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.4.4(b) (v) harm the financial or economic interests of the Squamish Nation.

Nation Members can log into the website to view detailed Council agendas at www.squamish.net/council-agendas

05/29/2026

Squamish Nation Council are excited to invite our Squamish Youth (13-25) to apply to enter a draw for tickets to one of the seven FIFA World Cup games being hosted here in Vancouver. Chairperson Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams speaks about the opportunity here.

Register by June 7th here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/8aae398a227fb86b763736cb08ed5563?r=use1&fbclid=IwY2xjawSG3HVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFtVUJuWUQzSksxeHBFM2ZQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnbY5wTwErC9VcgeW6WuKxWCyCyXynGejSiTf2DqbTz9AlxxUaqTxJsPDaav_aem_PRBwpznIVTs2TbF31AUB2g

05/21/2026

Squamish Nation Major Sports, Entertainment, and Marquee Events Secretariat are seeking youth with a passion for soccer to attend a World Cup match in Vancouver as Squamish Nation Youth Ambassadors - with the goal to be the loudest and most energetic fans, as well as to celebrate the Squamish peoples place amongst the Nations of the World. If you are selected as an Ambassador, you will get to watch a match live and in-person at BC Place Stadium.

Youth Ambassadors will be selected through a random draw that will be streamed online for transparency. The contest will be open until midnight on June 7th, 2026. Through this draw, twelve youth will be selected to attend per match. To qualify to enter the contest, you will need to be between the ages of 13 to 25, and you will need to be a registered member of the Squamish Nation.

Please visit the following form for details on how to enter. If you have any questions, please contact the Secretariat team at [email protected].

Please register using the link below:

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05/14/2026

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) continues to participate in discussions alongside other governments and league officials as all parties work towards finding a solution that keeps the Whitecaps in Vancouver. We are hopeful that a positive path forward can be found.

These discussions are active and ongoing, and any proposal that emerges would then need to be formally presented to Squamish Nation Council and subjected to full due diligence before any commitment is considered.

-Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams , Chairperson, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)

05/13/2026

Squamish Nation Council is looking forward to hosting two more Meal with Council events on Wednesday, May 20th (CJMC) and Friday, May 29 (Totem Hall). This time, the focus will be on Elders Housing.

See attached for more details!

05/12/2026

This week on the Council agenda, we have:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

✅ IN CAMERA – Squamish Nation Annual Tax Rate Law, and Annual Expenditure Law 2026
Purpose: In-camera under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.44(b) (v) harm the financial or economic interests of the Squamish Nation. Council will come out of in-camera to pass the resolution.

✅ Senáḵw Fire Bylaw
Purpose: To update Squamish Nation Council on the Senáḵw Fire Bylaw and seek approval of the Bylaw.

✅ IN CAMERA – Woodfibre LNG Marine Least Risk Window and Offsetting Measures Agreement
Purpose: In-camera under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.4.4(b) (i) harm the deliberative processes of Council.

✅ IN CAMERA – Housing List
Purpose: In-camera under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.44(b) (i) harm the deliberative processes of Council. Council will come out of in-camera to pass the resolution.

✅ Human Resources Review
Purpose: To update Squamish Nation Council on the Human Resources Review Process and seek approval of the Human Resources External Evaluation RFP and HR Steering Committee Terms of Reference.

Nation Members can log into the website to view detailed Council agendas at vwww.squamish.net/council-agendas

05/06/2026

Last week, Squamish Nation Council was part of the 76th FIFA Congress. Chairperson Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams and Councillor Syexwaliya Ann Whonnock spoke about their experiences.

Transcript:
(Chairperson Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams) We are here in UBC at the fields during the FIFA Legends Tournament. I'm here with Soccer Canada rep and Squamish Nation member, Brad Baker, Tsnomot, who is playing his heart out up there, and hopefully they'll make the final. But we're here and happy to be part of the FIFA World Cup, events leading up to the games that are coming soon! Usiyam!
(Councillor Syexwaliya Ann Whonnock) Hi. I'm really excited that I'm here at the FIFA Congress meeting, gathering at the Vancouver Convention Center, where the Congress is meeting to make really important decisions in regards to soccer globally for all the different countries, and it's such an honour to be here to represent Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, Squamish Nation, and one of the three host nations for the event that's upcoming. And it's nice to see all the people that are gathered here on our territory. Tima kwetsi nsníchim. Those are my words.

04/28/2026

This week on the Council agenda, we have:

Thursday, April 30th, 2026

✅ Introductory with Capilano University New President
Purpose: To meet with Capilano University New President and build meaningful relationships

✅ Consultation on Second Generation Cutoff
Purpose: To discuss the proposed amendments to the Indian Act.

Nation Members can log into the website to view detailed Council agendas at www.squamish.net/council-agendas

04/28/2026

Squamish Nation Council Chairperson Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams shares an update on everything related to FIFA!