Join in on the festivities with CJMC's Holiday Craft Fair!

November 18 & 19 |10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Chief Joe Mathias Centre

Open to the public with a $5 admission fee for ages 18-55; children and Elders are free!

ATM on site, but it is advised to bring extra cash.

Haw k’et máynexw Kwétsi-wit na nam Xeyx (Lest we forget, those who went to war.)

Today, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw remembers and honours the service of our past and present Veterans. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

'The grant we received has enabled us to continue construction on a brand-new lacrosse box facility... This beautiful new facility will be multi-purpose and contribute greatly to the health and wellness of our Members for years to come.'

- Wilson Williams, Nation Spokesperson

Spokesperson Sxwíxwtn, Wilson Williams spoke with North Shore News about his recent visit to the Netherlands as part of Veteran Affairs’ Indigenous Legacy Project which identifies the graves of Indigenous soldiers and recognizes their service.

Read more: nsnews.com/highlights/wil…

Haw k’et máynexw Kwétsi-wit na nam Xeyx (Lest we forget, those who went to war.)
Today, on #NationalIndigenous Veterans Day, we honour the service of countless Indigenous Veterans whose sacrifices and contributions were not recognized until 1994. #LestWeForget

Wasn't allowed to take pics inside (it is still unfinished), but they will have wonderful views, to be sure.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw | Squamish Nation building affordable housing in Squamish for members #Squamish squamishchief.com/local-news/skw… via The Squamish Chief

Nation Spokesperson and Council member Wilson Williams will be speaking at this event. More details below👇

Ta Syets tiná7 ta Stélmexw tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7meshulh (Stories from our Squamish People)

This month we interviewed Paul Nelson, a freelance visual artist, who illustrates stories, paints nature murals, and designs abstract canvases. See his work at Paul Nelson on IG/X(Twitter).

🚫🎆 Fireworks Regulations

The Nation has a full ban on fireworks within our communities. Selling, purchasing, possessing, or discharging fireworks on-reserve is not permitted at any time.

Today on Skwáyel tl’a úlanch stl’pi’w̓en (Orange Shirt Day) and National Day for Truth & Reconcilation, and every day, we honor our Elders, residential and day school survivors, and our community. wa chexw yuusténam̓ut. Take care of yourself.

Today we are hosting a cultural celebration to recognize Tsq’escen’ (Canim Lake Band), Ditidaht First Nation, and ourselves assuming jurisdiction over our own educational systems.

Learn more: squamish.net/education-juri…

Ta Syets tiná7 ta Stélmexw tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7meshulh (Stories from our Squamish People)

This month we interviewed James Harry. A Coast Salish artist who works with cedar, his pieces spark conversations about tying together Indigenous history in a modern-day world.

Nch’ḵay̓ is excited to seek out Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Artists who are interested in working with us on the creation of commemorative gifts for Sen̓áḵw project partners.

Learn more here: nchkay.com/artist-opportu…

What a sight this morning on and through our Xwemelch’stn village. The heritage home got a warm cultural welcome from our families, teachers & young students of the Language Nest. The new home for our preservation of our Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim and sacred teachings; our Snew̓ íyelh

We are excited to share our first issue of a new, in-depth quarterly update to members covering all aspects of our work here at Nch’ḵay̓. You will find an entire section dedicated to each of our departments, as well as key projects and initiatives. nchkay.com/nchḵay̓-quarte…

#NewsRelease

The “Little Yellow Schoolhouse” is being repurposed as a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim (Squamish language) learning centre for our littlest ones. We are holding a media availability August 3, 2023 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.

More details at squamish.net/yellow-schoolh….

On July 15 the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Excellence Awards Gala formally recognized Members who have made a significant contribution to our communities or have worked hard to become successful and inspire others.

Learn about the 14 award recipients at squamish.net/excellence-awa….