Yúustway
Health & Wellness
Workshops and Recurring Programs
The information on this webpage does not reflect all the workshops and programs offered by Yúustway however it does include ongoing workshops or those speciic programming that the department would like to highlight.
Below is an image depicting the seasonal workshop cycle. Actual workshops may vary due to facilitator and weather limitations.
Join us for our 2-day diabetes series. Whether you’re living with diabetes or curious about it, enjoy a meal followed by two days of opportunity to get your blood sugar and cholesterol levels tested, kidney function checked and learn more about diabetes.
Dinner
September 25 | 6:00 pm
Chief Joe Mathias Centre
Clinic
September 26 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Chief Joe Mathias Centre
Contact Sheila Dick to register: 604-982-0332
Join the Squamish Nation Public Health Nurses for summer immunizations. Drop-in immunizations for all ages. All public health vaccines offered.
- Infant and child development information
- Adult immunizations, including routine Tetanus boosters
- Reviewing immunization information and measles vaccines
Tuesdays: October 8, November 12, December 10
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Yúustway (Health & Wellness) Office (Unit 9a, 380 Welch Street, West Vancouver)
For questions, contact Karen Jorgensen at 778-886-8027 or Laura Tayler-Hanson at 604-418-0990.
For Squamish Valley immunizations and vaccine information, contact Liz Grant at 604-815-3899.
A safe space for women to come as they are, share a meal, and receive support.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Yúustway Health & Wellness (380 Welch Street, West Vancouver)
Registration not required.
Questions? Contact wellness@squamish.net, or 604-982-7835.
Join the weekly Warrior’s Circle, a low-barrier men’s group to share stories, enjoy a meal together, and support one another. Facilitated by Hitam Treadwell (Life Coach), and Richard Mitchell (Peer Support Worker).
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Yúustway (Health and Wellness) (380 Welch Street, West Vancouver)
No registration required.
For questions, contact wellness@squamish.net, or 604-982-7835.
t’útenamtsut xwínilh s7i’xi (Medication Instead of Shame) Naloxone Training
Learn how to safely administer naloxone for our loved ones and community members.
North Shore
Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (first Wednesday every month)
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: S7ílhen (Food) Pantry (near CJMC, 100B Capilano Road, North Vancouver)
Click here to register.
Questions? Contact wellness@squamish.net, or 604-982-7835.
Drug Checking
Date: Every Friday (NEW DAY – Starting September 6)
Time: 1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Location: next to Estítkw Place (Lower Capilano Rd & Lawa Rd)
Questions? Contact Betty_Ferguson@squamish.net, or 236-788-1977.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Yúustway Boardroom, Unit 9A, 380 Welch Street, West Vancouver, BC V7P 0A7
Please contact Nic at Nicasio_Campos@squamish.net or 604-982-7610 if you have any questions.
Nation Updates
syétsem tl’a syel̓ánem (Annual Report) 2023/2024 Published
We recently published syétsem tl’a syelánm (Annual Report) for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. It includes information on the Nation’s operational and financial performance. We invite Squamish People and external partners to read this document and learn more about the important work we are undertaking as a Nation.
Seeking Applications for Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Board of Directors
Hiy̓ám Housing is seeking passionate, forward-thinking applicants to join their Board of Directors and participate in shaping the future of affordable housing for the Squamish Nation. The deadline to apply is November 7, 2024 at 4:30 pm.
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.