Eslhílhkw’iws Chet (Census) – Rights, Governance, and Administration

We gathered a lot of info from our Members on how connected they feel to the Nation and its services.

📊View data charts at bit.ly/RightsAndGov or full reports at squamish.net/census.

We are pleased to announce the creation of the Community Safety Team! This marks the successful completion of one of the 11 recommendations in the Public Safety Report, shared in January.

Learn more about the team: youtu.be/2WBMqyjWqcc

Eslhílhkw’iws Chet (Census) - Cultural Safety Data

We learned about the past and present-day experiences of cultural safety and of racism that Nation Members may face.

📊 View data charts at bit.ly/ExperiencesCul… or the full report at squamish.net/census.

In 2023, a 111-year-old schoolhouse left our village site of Sen̓áḵw for Xwmélch’tstn in North Vancouver. It is now the first permanent space dedicated to the learning of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim (Squamish language).

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#NationalIndigenousLanguagesDay

Eslhílhkw’iws Chet (Census) – Health & Wellness and Jobs, Income & Schooling

We gathered a lot of info from our Members on how they view their health in mind, body, and spirit.

📊View data charts at census.squamish.net/reports or full reports at squamish.net/census.

Join us on April 9 for an extraordinary public event presented with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw | Squamish Nation. Tiná7 Cht Ti Temíxw: We Come from This Land shares the story of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation): past, present, and future.
writersfest.bc.ca/event/squamish

kwi hem̓í eḵ’ stélmexw á7aw̓t tl’a nímalh (The Future of Our Nation) shares inspiring stories of strength & commitment to passing down our history & culture. Huy chexw (thank you) Kwii Gee Iiwans (Seraphine) for sharing how you carry on traditions.

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Squamish Nation Language Nest gets permanent home at Yellow Schoolhouse nsnews.com/in-the-communi…

International Women’s Day 2024: ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’   unwomen.org/en/news-storie…

kwi hem̓í eḵ’ stélmexw á7aw̓t tl’a nímalh (The Future of Our Nation) shares inspiring stories of strength & commitment to passing down our history & culture. Huy chexw (thank you) Simone for sharing how you practice wa ḵw’iyílsh (dancing).

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Eslhílhkw’iws Chet (Census) - Identity, Culture, and Language

We learned a lot about how our Members connect to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Identity, Culture, and Language.

📊View data charts at bit.ly/Identity_Cultu… or the full report at squamish.net/census

kwi hem̓í eḵ’ stélmexw á7aw̓t tl’a nímalh (The Future of Our Nation) shares inspiring stories of strength & commitment to passing down our history & culture. Huy chexw (thank you) Ben for sharing how you practice k’éxwa7 (lacrosse).

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kwi hem̓í eḵ’ stélmexw á7aw̓t tl’a nímalh (The Future of Our Nation) shares inspiring stories of strength & commitment to passing down our history & culture. Huy chexw (thank you) Jasmine for sharing how you practice wa lhen̓t (weaving).

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Eslhílhkw’iws Chet (Census) - Housing Data

We learned about key issues our Members are facing, such as housing affordability, availability, and more.

📊View data charts at census.squamish.net/reports/?topic… or the full report at squamish.net/census

We Come From This Land chronicles the Squamish People’s long and eventful history dlvr.it/T2tZwF

kwi hem̓í eḵ’ stélmexw á7aw̓t tl’a nímalh (The Future of Our Nation) shares inspiring stories of strength & commitment to passing down our history & culture. Huy chexw (thank you) Brandon for sharing how you practice wa ch’etxw (wood carving).

bit.ly/4bHS27G

Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh nations want seats on Vancouver Police Board
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw | Squamish Nation #bcpoli #Vancouver #Squamish
squamishchief.com/highlights/squ… via The Squamish Chief

kwi hem̓í eḵ’ stélmexw á7aw̓t tl’a nímalh (The Future of Our Nation) shares inspiring stories of strength & commitment to passing down our history & culture. Huy chexw (thank you) Skwiamethal (Kaylana) for sharing how you practice wa lulum (singing).

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In 2022, we undertook a ground-breaking census exercise: Eslhílhkw’iws Chet. The goal was to learn more about our people, their successes and challenges, their priorities, and other aspects of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh life.

Learn about the results at squamish.net/census.

In 2026, the world is coming to Vancouver for the FIFA World Cup 26™. ⚽️🇨🇦

Are you ready?

#WeAre26 #WeAreVancouver #FIFAWorldCup

Mayor Ken Sim Vancouver Whitecaps FC @squamishnation Tsleil-Waututh Nation xʷməθkʷəy̓əm | Musqueam Indian Band Lana Popham Jen Thomas Wilson Williams