To the Squamish People,
Re: Update on Squamish Nation Distribution Program
The Squamish Nation Council is pleased to announce approval for a special payment, again this year, ahead of the holidays.
Council recognizes the ongoing financial hardships of our people, often more difficult during the holidays. We hear your concerns regarding distribution amounts and recognize this is a priority issue in our community.
The distribution for December 2024 will be a total of $1,539. This amount includes:
- The Regular Distribution;
- One-Time Distribution;
- And Cost of Living Adjustment.
Regular Distribution
People will receive the normal December Distribution of $500.
One-Time 2024 Distribution
People will receive $1,000 in a special payment during this year’s December Distribution.
Cost of Living Adjustment
A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is an increase to help people keep up with rising prices for everyday things such as food, housing, and transportation. It’s designed to make sure your money can still buy the same amount, even when the cost of living goes up because of inflation.
In the coming years, all annual distribution payments will increase by a cost-of-living adjustment tied to the Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI). For 2024/2025, the CPI’s cost of living adjustment is 3.9 per cent, which comes to a total increase of $39.
Chet kw’enmantúmiwit (We thank you all) for receiving this update. We look forward to continuing to work with the Squamish People on matters that benefit our communities now and for future generations.
Chet wanáxwstúmi (respectfully),
Squamish Nation Council
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Distribution Details
Dec. 4: Direct deposit and Elder delivery
Dec. 5- 6: Distribution pick up between 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at Totem Hall and Chief Joe Mathias Centre
Dec. 9-10: Canada Post mail out (If a postal work disruption continues alternate arrangements will be made.)
To update your information, or activate direct deposit, reach out to Ts’its’ixwnítway (Member Services) at membership@squamish.net or 604-982-7610.
For more information: squamish.net/distribution-notice.