Category: News Release
UNDRIP Task Force Provides Final Report to City of Vancouver Council
Today, in partnership with Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation, the City of Vancouver’s United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Task Force provided their final report and calls to action for City Council as Vancouver seeks to implement its UNDRIP strategy. The calls to action in the final report are the first of their kind in Canada.
Historic Partnership Between Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and Canada to Create Nearly 3,000 Homes in Vancouver
September 6, 2022: Vancouver, BC – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was joined today by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Council Chairperson Khelsilem on Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw traditional territory to announce the federal government […]
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Launches Census
Eslhílhkw’iws Chet, a census of the Squamish Nation – brings all Members into focus July 18, 2022: North Vancouver, BC – Today Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) embarks on Nation’s largest […]
UNDRIP Task Force Provides Update Report
Today, in partnership with Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation, the City of Vancouver’s United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) Task Force provided an Update Report to city council on the progress to date and the hard work ahead as Vancouver seeks to implement UNDRIP.
Services Agreement Signed for Sen̓áḵw Development
May 25, 2022: North Vancouver, BC – Today, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is pleased to announce the signing of a services agreement with the City of Vancouver. This agreement […]
Squamish Nation Appoints Interim CAO
February 22, 2022: North Vancouver, BC – Today, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is pleased to announce the appointment of new Interim Chief Administrative Officer Sheldon Tetreault. In this key […]
Squamish Nation Council Chairperson and Spokespersons Introduced
November 22, 2021: North Vancouver, BC – Today, the Squamish Nation is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Council Chairperson and new Spokespersons for the Nation. First elected […]
2021 Squamish Nation General Election Results
September 27, 2021: North Vancouver, BC – The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) announced today the results of the 2021 General Election. This year’s election is the first since Nation Members voted […]