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Our history spans many millennia of living on and governing our territory, with a culture created from our lands, waters, and people over generations. We continue to practice many of the traditions, customs, and ways of our ancestors and pass them onto future generations.
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About Squamish Nation
The Squamish Nation, known as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw in our language, traces its roots back to multiple physical communities, or úxwumixw, before becoming a government entity in 1923. Most of our community resides on the North Shore of Vancouver, with a smaller population living in Squamish along the Squamish River.
Programs and Services
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Members and community members can access a variety of programs and services offered by the Nation's administration, including education, language, recreation, emergency supports, and more.
Our Government
Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) is the decision-making body that sets the overall direction and policy agenda of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, both internally and externally. Their guidance ensures the Nation is provided with an effective administration, strong financial and resource stewardship, robust risk management, and effective service delivery.
2025 General Election
There are several ways Members can vote in the General Election:
Online
Opens September 15, 2025 at 9 am
Closes September 28, 2025 at 9 pm
In-person Voting Day
Sunday, September 28, 2025
9 am – 9 pm
Totem Hall & CJMC
Voting Information
Nation Updates
Sen̓áḵw continues to grow stronger
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is pleased to announce that OPTrust — one of Canada’s largest pension fund investors — has acquired Westbank’s ownership stake in Sen̓áḵw for Phases One and Two of the project.
Squamish Nation and District of Squamish Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Shared Priorities and Reconciliation
Today, District of Squamish and Squamish Nation formally signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding.
General Election: Online Voting Starts Today
Members can start voting online today for the 2025 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) General Election. The in-person voting day is September 28, 2025.