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The Squamish Nation wishes to provide an informative, friendly, and safe online experience for members of our Facebook community. We encourage users to keep this in mind when commenting and posting. We want to hear from you and encourage comments, questions, and suggestions. In doing so, we ask that you respect other people’s opinions. The Squamish Nation will not tolerate, and reserves the right to delete, any post or comment that:
• Is defamatory, hateful, homophobic, racist, sexist, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate;
• Contains inaccurate, unproven, or otherwise serious accusations against individuals or organizations;
• Is a deliberate disruption of discussion (a.k.a. “trolling”);
• Relates to confidential or proprietary information;
• Harasses or threatens any individual, group, or organization;
• Violates the legal rights (e.g., privacy) of others;
• Condones or promotes illegal activity. The Squamish Nation reserves the right to ban anyone who repeatedly violates these guidelines. A clear warning will be issued prior to taking this action. If you have any questions about these guidelines or wish to report any abuses of it, please send us a message and we will follow up with you.

10/20/2026

📢 Council Monthly News – Available Now

Council is excited to share the first issue of the Council Monthly News.

✅ Read the September issue: bit.ly/cmn-september-2026

These monthly updates will keep Community informed about important milestones, Council meetings, committee meetings, events Council attended, and upcoming community events.

📖 Printed copies are available at Squamish Nation offices including the Main Office, Totem Hall, CJMC, and other departments.

Copies of the Council Monthly News will be sent to Elders coordinators, or Elders can email [email protected] to request a printed copy. Email your suggestions or questions about the Council Monthly News to [email protected].

🔎 For more information: www.squamish.net/council-news

Vancouver’s Municipal Election: What Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Expects From The Next Mayor and CouncilSquamish Nation Counci...
10/16/2026

Vancouver’s Municipal Election: What Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Expects From The Next Mayor and Council

Squamish Nation Council provided a statement regarding Vancouver’s Municipal Election.

"The City of Vancouver operates on the unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and whoever Vancouver elects next, the relationship with Squamish Nation must be a priority.

The Squamish Nation–City of Vancouver Protocol Agreement was signed between our two governments in 2023. To date, Squamish Nation is the only local First Nation to have signed such a protocol with the City.

Good work has been done under the Protocol Agreement. However, this work has just begun. Whoever is elected on October 17th must reaffirm their commitment to the government-to-government relationship with Squamish Nation, implementing existing commitments under the Protocol Agreement, advancing UNDRIP, and ensuring Indigenous rights, title, and jurisdiction are reflected in City decision-making.

The City of Vancouver’s next Mayor and Council should view Squamish Nation as a key partner in addressing housing affordability, economic development, climate resilience, transportation, and other challenges facing our communities. We are addressing these challenges in a Squamish way, led by our values and principles as a Nation.

The City of Vancouver was designated as a City of Reconciliation in 2014, and endorsed the UNDRIP Strategy and Action Plan with MST in 2022 and 2024. Reconciliation requires ongoing commitment, resourcing, and capacity. We look forward to continuing this good work, together."

🙋‍ Council Monthly News: September 2026 Council heard Community’s feedback and requests for more information about their...
10/14/2026

🙋‍ Council Monthly News: September 2026

Council heard Community’s feedback and requests for more information about their work.

Next week, the first issue of the Council Monthly News will be published. These monthly updates will keep Community informed about important milestones, Council meetings, committee meetings, events Council attended, and upcoming community events.

It will be available online, and printed copies will be at Squamish Nation offices.

10/05/2026

Every newly elected Squamish Nation Council must undergo the process of creating a Strategic Plan for their four-year term. Council is excited to present their 2026-2030 Strategic Plan Summary with Community. The whole Strategic Plan can be found on the Squamish Nation's website: https://www.squamish.net/governance/strategic-plan/

Chairperson Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams shares some words about the new Strategic Plan.

This week on the Council agenda, we have: Thursday, October 1st, 2026 ✅ Sen̓áḵw Administrative ApprovalsPurpose: To upda...
10/01/2026

This week on the Council agenda, we have:

Thursday, October 1st, 2026

✅ Sen̓áḵw Administrative Approvals
Purpose: To update Squamish Nation Council and seek administrative approvals required for Sen̓áḵw Development.

✅ IN CAMERA - Independent Expert Panel to advise Council on an Own-Source Revenue Strategic Framework
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.

✅ Squamish Valley Longhouse Business Plan

✅ Childcare Project Charter

✅ IN CAMERA – Review of Special Project Administration

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

10/01/2026

Squamish Nation is heartbroken by what happened at Tsawwassen First Nation yesterday.

On a day set aside for truth, remembrance and healing, two Elders from the Tsawwassen First Nation were killed in a tragic accident.

That this happened as members, families and guests walked together to honour Residential School Survivors and the children who never came home makes it all the more painful.

Our hearts are with the families of those directly affected, with everyone who was there, and with the whole Tsawwassen community. We also thank first responders and community members who rushed to help.

Squamish Nation stands with our Coast Salish relatives. We have reached out to Tsawwassen leadership and will support them in whatever way they ask.

We honour the request of the Tsawwassen First Nation for privacy for its families at this difficult time, and ask the public and media to do the same.

The Squamish Nation Council Chairperson, Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams, provided a statement regarding the masked men who app...
09/29/2026

The Squamish Nation Council Chairperson, Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams, provided a statement regarding the masked men who appeared on Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc land in Kamloops on Sunday morning.

"Intimidating a community of Survivors on their own land is cowardly and unacceptable. We stand with Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and strongly condemn what happened over the weekend. And we call on leaders at every level to act, so that no community in this province or in this country is ever again made to feel unsafe on its own land."

09/24/2026

In the lead up to Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Squamish Nation Chairperson Wilson Williams shares some words for Residential and Day School survivors, and those who didn't make it home.

Council is on a two-week summer break starting Monday, August 17. There will be no Council or committee meetings during ...
08/13/2026

Council is on a two-week summer break starting Monday, August 17. There will be no Council or committee meetings during the last two weeks of August. The next Council meeting will be held on September 3.

The Council Meeting Agenda will be posted on Facebook and online the week of the Council meeting: www.squamish.net/governance/council/council-documents/council-agendas

For community members looking to connect with Squamish Nation departments, visit: www.squamish.net

Our Public Safety line is 604-982-9938 and is available 24/7.

This week on the Council agenda, we have: Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 ✅ Housing 101 WorkshopPurpose: To discuss creatin...
08/11/2026

This week on the Council agenda, we have:

Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

✅ Housing 101 Workshop
Purpose: To discuss creating a Non-Profit Housing Authority, changes in Housing & Land-Use Policy to meet housing demand and economic development.

✅ 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.

✅ IN CAMERA - Statement of Local Revenue Reporting for FY 24/25 and FY25/26
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.

✅ Hiyám Housing MOU
Purpose: To review and approve the MOU between Hiyám Housing and People Services division to provide integrated and collaborative services to Squamish people.

✅ IN CAMERA - MLB Letter of Intent
Purpose: In-camera under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.4.4(b) (iv) harm intergovernmental relations or negotiations.

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

✅ IN CAMERA - Nch’ḵaỷ Board Appointments - Independent Director Renewal and Bare Trust Agreements Amendments
Purpose: In under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.4.4(b) (iii) reveal information that is subject to protection under privacy laws or solicitor-client privilege.

✅ IN CAMERA - Appointments to the Squamish Nation - Tsleil-Waututh Nation Permanent Working Group
Purpose: Discussion be held In under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.4.4(b) (iv) harm intergovernmental relations or negotiations.
Council will come out of camera to pass the resolution.

✅ Squamish Nation Low Carbon Transportation Plan
Purpose: To update Squamish Nation Council and seek approval of the completed Low Carbon Transportation Plan.

✅ Declaration of State of Emergency – Interim Report to Council Q1 2026/2027
Purpose: To report back to Council on the impact of additional public safety measures and their cost in the first quarter of 2026/2027.

✅ IN CAMERA – Custom Lot Transfer of Interest and Lot Allocation
Purpose: In-camera under Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law Sec. 6.44(b) (i) harm the deliberative processes of Council.

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

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