We want to remind you that the Squamish Nation offices will be closed for the holidays starting on Friday, December 20, 2024 and they will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Regular programs and services may not be running, but there are still many supports available to Members in need. Please reach out if you need support.
Have a safe and happy holiday season. stl’i7 chet kwis tsá7tsaxw stl’álḵem skwáyel. We wish you a Happy Sacred Day / Merry Christmas.
Emergency Supports | Ts’ixwts’ixwnítway (Member Services) | Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Úxwumixw (Community Operations) | Yúustway (Health & Wellness) | Ayás Mén̓men (Child & Family Services)
Emergency Supports
Experiencing an Emergency? Call 9-1-1
Call Public Safety after calling 9-1-1. They ensure you feel safe and supported.
Phone: 604-982-9938.
Evacuation support (house fires, floods, extreme weather)
Phone: 604-418-3509 or 604-374-2687
Email: emergencyresponse@squamish.net
The Emergency Planning & Response team focuses on increasing the Nation’s capacity to respond to emergencies like fires, floods, and heatwaves by providing the first 72-hour emergency support services to on-reserve Members and initial emergency support services to off-reserve Members.
Squamish Valley
On-call emergency staff can be reached at 604-374-1126.
Click here for additional emergency contacts.
Ts’ixwts’ixwnítway (Member Services)
If on- or off-reserve Members need immediate emergency shelter, food, utilities, or hospital supports, please contact Joe Kwan: 604-505-3776 or Joe_Kwan@squamish.net
For support for from Funeral Services, please contact Faye Yelton: 604-374-1126
Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Úxwumixw (Community Operations)
For home repair emergencies such as flooding, heat, electrical and when infrastructure issues (streetlights not working and potholes) occur:
North Shore: 604-690-0729 (on-call emergency) or community_operations@squamish.net
Squamish Valley: 604-815-7116 (on-call emergency) or svcommopsworkorders@squamish.net
Hiy̓ám̓ Housing managed buildings
Manager: Russell Joseph
Direct line: 778-504-0420
After-hours Emergencies: 236-668-7665
Yúustway (Health & Wellness)
If it’s an emergency call 9-8-8, a Canada-wide suicide crisis helpline.
BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
SAFER (Suicide Attempt Counselling Services): 604-675-3987
YHW Kal’numet Primary Care Clinic (North Shore):
The Kal’numet Primary Care Clinic will be open for limited hours over the break for both virtual and in-person appointments.
- Fri Dec 20, 9 am – 2 pm
- Mon Dec 23, 9 am – 2 pm
- Tues Dec 24, – Thurs Dec 6: CLOSED
- Fri Dec 27, 9 am – 2 pm
- Mon Dec 30, 9 am – 2 pm
- Tues Dec 31, – Jan 1: CLOSED
- Return to regular hours on January 2
To schedule an appointment, please call the clinic at 604-985-2052.
YHW Kal’numet Primary Care Clinic (Squamish Valley)
We will be closed over the holidays and request you attend the Sea to Sky Walk-In Clinic.
For any urgent inquires, please call the North Shore location at 604-985-2052
For all emergencies, please call 911 and/or visit your closest emergency department.
- Fri Dec 20 – Jan 1: CLOSED
- Return to regular hours on January 2
Peer Support Workers
Our Peer Support Workers will be available to Squamish Nation community during the office holiday closure.They will be available on December 23, 24, 27, 30, and 3. The Yúustway Health and Wellness office will be open again on January 2nd, 2025.
- Squamish Valley: call/text Patrick 236-889-7502
- Squamish Valley: call/text Briana 236-886-2613
- North Shore: call/text Vic 236-885-7568
BC’s 24/7 health information and advice phone line: 8-1-1
Ayás Mén̓men (Child & Family Services)
Tanya Brown, Director, Early Years & Youth: 604-319-7286
If it’s an emergency, call 9-1-1 or the Help Line for Children 604-310-1234
For all child safety matters/emergencies please contact Centralized Screening 1-800-663-9122
S7ílhen Food Pantry will be open Monday, December 23 & Monday, December 30, 8:30-4:30pm (closed 12-1 for lunch)
Questions? Email food_sharing@squamish.net or call 604-971-1140 to book an appointment.
Squamish Nation Youth Centre will be open during the holidays! See schedule below:
- Dec 20 & 21, open 12 pm -7 pm
- Dec 23, open 12 pm – 7 pm
- Dec 27 & 28, open 12 pm – 7 pm
- Dec 30, open 12 pm – 7 pm
- Dec 31, open 12 pom – 4 pm
- Questions? Call the Youth Centre at 604-980-3981