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Ayás Mén̓men
Child & Family Services
Family Support Services & Family Preservation
Manager: Jared Van Somer
Phone: 604-985-4111
Cell: 778-928-8448
Email: Jared_Vansomer@squamish.net
Working collaboratively with families and other resources, we deliver child safety, family support, and prevention services. We provide families with information on how to navigate our services, address potential child safety concerns, and outline our family wellness and reunification programs to assist them throughout their journey.
Our services, activities, and programming promote Sḵwx̱wú7mesh culture and traditional teachings and are for parents, caregivers, youth, and children. Through intensive one-on-one support, collaborative work with families and other professionals, education, group activities, and therapeutic interventions for community members, we can support families in every aspect of their journey.
Nation Updates
Squamish Nation Establishes Historic Partnership with Lime, Pioneering Indigenous Mobility Solutions Globally
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Lime, marking the first agreement between a shared micromobility operator and First Nation in Canada. Lime will deploy its fleet of electric bikes and providing dedicated parking locations in community and nearby areas, offering convenient and eco-friendly mobility options within the community and surrounding areas.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw History Book For Sale
We are excited to announce that tiná7 cht ti temíxw (We Come From This Land) will be published in early January 2024! The book is intended to be a snapshot – a collection of some of the multi-faceted stories and histories that are held by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People and a starting point for future conversations.
etsím lam̓ tl’a i7x̱w swat (washroom for everyone)
We’re excited to announce that starting next week, new All Gender Washroom signage will be in place across Squamish Nation buildings to support a safe and private experience for all who need to use the washroom!