Category: Community Notices
Assistance with Rent Program
Administered by Hiy̓ám̓ Housing, Squamish Nation Assistance with Rent Program provides support to Members paying market rental rates, including those living on- and off-reserve, out of province, or out of country.
Jordan’s Principle Settlement
Claim applications are now being accepted for compensation for First Nations Child & Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement
New Director of Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Smets’álḵen Kw’áxwa7 (IT)
We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director of Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Smets’álḵen Kw’áxwa7 (IT), Mike Hughes, who has been working in and around IT for over 40 years.
New Executive Director for Ḵ’iyáx̱an Ch’áwch’aw (Community Services)
We are very pleased to share the Squamish Nation’s new Executive Director for Ḵ’iyáx̱an Ch’áwch’aw (Community Services), Brian Baker.
Notice of Referendum
The Squamish Electoral Commission has issued notice of a referendum taking place on May 31, 2025. The referendum will consider amendments to the Election and Referendum Law.
Housing Allocation Coming in 2025: Update Your Information Today
The Squamish Nation has updated its Housing Allocations Policy to enhance clarity, transparency, and consistency in managing the Housing List and making allocation decisions. This updated policy will guide the next housing allocation process, which includes up to 15 lots and homes. The new allocation is expected to take place in 2025, marking the first allocation in seven years.
Letter from Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw | Update on Squamish Nation Distribution Program
To the Squamish People,
The Squamish Nation Council is pleased to announce approval for a special payment, again this year, ahead of the holidays.
Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Squamish Nation Council Governance Policy and Council Governance Procedures
Pursuant to Part 9 of the Council Governance Policy and Part 3 of the Council Governance Procedures Council is providing membership with 45 days from the date of this Notice to provide responses/feedback on the proposed amendments.
Fireworks Ban Bylaw now in effect
As a response to concerns from Members about the disruption and safety issues regarding fireworks in our community, Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Council) passed a resolution in August 2022 for the control and eventual ban of fireworks on-reserve as of November 1, 2022. This ban was reaffirmed in August 2023.