Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Smets’álḵen Kw’áxwa7
Information Technology
The IT & IS (Information Technology & Information Systems) department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Nation as an organization. It provides technology solutions that empower our employees to best serve the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh community. The department’s responsibilities span from maintaining the Nation’s technology infrastructure and ensuring data security to training employees on tools and software required to support our Members.
The Information Technology (IT) team’s main focus for the Nation is:
- Maintaining our technology infrastructure to ensure all systems are up and running efficiently to support daily activities.
- Managing our software and applications to ensure employees have the tools and systems they need to best serve Members.
- Maintaining and safeguarding our data security.
- Providing essential user support to our employees and enforcing IT policies.
The Information Systems (IS) team’s main focus for the Nation is:
- Managing and supporting the applications used by various departments in order to best serve our Members.
- Providing automation tools to improve processes and reporting.
- Providing technical training to employees on tools and applications.
- Providing project management services on systems implementation.
Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Smets’álḵen Kw’áxwa7 can be translated as ‘the ones who fix computers’.
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.
