Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem
Public Safety
What To Do in an Emergency? Office & Contact Details
Phone: 604-982-9938
Email: public_safety@squamish.net
Address: 415 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A7
Welcome to the Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem (Public Safety Team) webpage. You might have seen the poster around community. Thank you for engaging with us and learning more.
Are you currently experiencing an emergency? Call 9-1-1.
Call Public Safety after calling 9-1-1. We’re here to ensure you feel safe and supported. Phone: 604-982-9938. For additional emergency resources, follow the link here.
Public Safety Commissioner
Gursimran Gill
Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem is responsible for ensuring the safety and enhancing the resilience of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people both on- and off-reserve through prevention, education, advocacy, intervention, support, and enforcement.
Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem could be interpreted as ‘The Ones Protecting the Descendants’.
Additional Resources
Nation Updates
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.
2024 Office Holiday Closure
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.