Yúustway
Health & Wellness

Workshops and Recurring Programs

The information on this webpage does not reflect all the workshops and programs offered by Yúustway however it will be updated regularly with popular ones or those that the department would like to highlight. Check back often.

Registration instructions and contact information is provided for each workshop.

Below is an image depicting the seasonal workshop cycle. Actual workshops may vary due to facilitator and weather limitations.

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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infection that shows up as a painful skin rash with blisters, usually on part of one side of the body. Shingles vaccines are free to First Nations Elders who are 60 years and older, and have benefits through the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).

The shingles vaccine is administered in two doses, with the second dose typically given two months after the first.

Thursday, August 8
1:00 pm – 3:00pm
Elder’s Lounge at Totem Hall

Registration is required. We will only be able to accommodate those with appointments. Liz and Brenna (Public Health Nurses from Squamish Nation) will be providing vaccines at the clinic.

To book an appointment, contact Rosa Romero at Rosa_Romero@squamish.net or 236-668-9653.

Organized by the Public Health Nurses at Yúustway. We come together to develop a circle of support for anyone living with or who has been affected by diabetes in other ways. A light meal will be served.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Yúustway (Health & Wellness) Office (Unit 9A, 380 Welch Street, West Vancouver)

yew̓ás (Fish with line and hook)

Enjoy a morning with Wilfred Baker in this snag and scoop fishing workshop. You must be at least 12 years old to register for the workshop.

Sunday, August 11, 2024
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
North Shore (location provided upon registration)

Come any time after 4:00 pm and learn more about women’s wellness, perimenopausal symptoms, and how to manage them through alternative approaches.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Totem Hall

Join the Squamish Nation Public Health Nurses for summer immunizations. Drop-in immunizations for all ages. All public health vaccines offered.

Infant and child development information
Adult immunizations, including routine Tetanus boosters
Reviewing immunization information and measles vaccines

Tuesdays: July 9, August 13, September 10
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Yúustway (Health & Wellness) Office (Unit 9a, 380 Welch Street, West Vancouver)

For questions, contact Karen Jorgensen at 778-886-8027 or Laura Tayler-Hanson at 604-418-0990.

For Squamish Valley immunizations and vaccine information, contact Liz Grant at 604-815-3899.

A safe space for women to come as they are, share a meal, and receive support.

Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Yúustway Health & Wellness (380 Welch Street, West Vancouver)

Registration not required.

Questions? Contact wellness@squamish.net, or 604-982-7835.

Join the weekly Warrior’s Circle, a low-barrier men’s group to share stories, enjoy a meal together, and support one another. Facilitated by Hitam Treadwell (Life Coach), and Richard Mitchell (Peer Support Worker).

Date: Every Thursday
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Yúustway (Health and Wellness) (380 Welch Street, West Vancouver)

No registration required.

For questions, contact wellness@squamish.net, or 604-982-7835.

t’útenamtsut xwínilh s7i’xi (Medication Instead of Shame) Naloxone Training

Learn how to safely administer naloxone for our loved ones and community members.
North Shore
Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (first Wednesday every month)
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: S7ílhen (Food) Pantry (near CJMC, 100B Capilano Road, North Vancouver)
Click here to register.

Questions? Contact wellness@squamish.net, or 604-982-7835.

Drug Checking

Date: Every Thursday (NEW DAY)
Time: 1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Location: Across from the Capilano River RV Park

Questions? Contact Betty_Ferguson@squamish.net, or 236-788-1977.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Yúustway Boardroom, Unit 9A, 380 Welch Street, West Vancouver, BC V7P 0A7

Please contact Nic at Nicasio_Campos@squamish.net or 604-982-7610 if you have any questions.

Nation Updates

Squamish Nation Establishes Historic Partnership with Lime, Pioneering Indigenous Mobility Solutions Globally

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Lime, marking the first agreement between a shared micromobility operator and First Nation in Canada. Lime will deploy its fleet of electric bikes and providing dedicated parking locations in community and nearby areas, offering convenient and eco-friendly mobility options within the community and surrounding areas.

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw History Book For Sale

We are excited to announce that tiná7 cht ti temíxw (We Come From This Land) will be published in early January 2024! The book is intended to be a snapshot – a collection of some of the multi-faceted stories and histories that are held by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People and a starting point for future conversations.

etsím lam̓ tl’a i7x̱w swat (washroom for everyone)

We’re excited to announce that starting next week, new All Gender Washroom signage will be in place across Squamish Nation buildings to support a safe and private experience for all who need to use the washroom!

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