Ayás Mén̓men
Child & Family Services
Events & Programming
The information on this webpage does not reflect all the events and programming offered by Ayás Mén̓men however it will be updated regularly with popular ones or those that the department would like to highlight. Check back often.
Contact information or registration information is provided where applicable.
Youth ages 9-12 are invited to join facilitators Lara Barclay and Nadia Yang for a three day art camp. Lunch is provided.
Date: August 19 – 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Ayas Lam, 1371 Chief Billy Drive, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0
Click here to register.
Food recovery, also known as food rescue, is the practice of collecting edible food that would otherwise go to waste and redistributing it from grocery stores to non-profit organizations and food banks like S7ilhen Food Pantry. S7ilhen hosts a pick up day for community members to come by and select items to take home. Food items may vary.
Date: August 1, 15, 29 and September 12, 2024
Time: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm or until gone
Location: S7ilhen Food Pantry (next to CJMC)
No registration required. First come, first served. Email Khrystyne_George@squamish.net or Tannis_Louie@squamish.net 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!