Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw | Squamish Nation
The Squamish First Nation is an Indigenous community situated in the coastal region of British Columbia, with a rich cultural heritage and strong connection to the land and water near Vancouver.
Overview
Last Updated 2025-07-30 17:09:39 UTCBand Council
SEMPULYAN STEWART GONZALES
Councillor
SHAYLA JACOBS
Councillor
DUSTIN RIVERS
Councillor
KRISTEN TIYALTELUT RIVERS
Councillor
ANN WHONNOCK SYEXWALIYA
Councillor
CHIEF DICK WILLIAMS
Councillor
JOYCE WILLIAMS
Councillor
WILSON WILLIAMS
Councillor
Administrative Contacts
Tanya Brown
Ayás Mén̓men Child & Family Services Director
Kelly Anne Samuel
Ayás Mén̓men / Child & Family Services: Resource and Caregiver Supports Manager
Estx̱wáy̓usem / Finance: Property Management & Taxation
Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Úxwumixw / Community Operations: North Vancouver
Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Úxwumixw / Community Operations: Squamish Valley
Michael Ford
Nexwsyétsem / Communications & Engagement: Director
Nexwsyétsem / Communications & Engagement: Print & Production
Carly Milligan
Ta na wa Ch’áwat ta Sx̱wéx̱wel / Squamish Valley Operations: Admin and Payroll Coordinator
C. Tracey Schneider
Ta na wa Ch’áwat ta Sx̱wéx̱wel / Squamish Valley Operations: Community Operations Manager
Austin Chandler
Ta na wa Ch’áwat ta Sx̱wéx̱wel / Squamish Valley Operations: Director
Josie Harry
Ta na wa Ch’áwat ta Sx̱wéx̱wel / Squamish Valley Operations: Manager
Patricia Brown
Ta na wa Ch’áwat ta Sx̱wéx̱wel / Squamish Valley Operations: Member Services: Member Services Officer
Ashley Noyes
Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh / Language & Cultural Affairs: Culture: Archives and Cultural Collections: Archivist & Librarian
Ayshwarya Prem
Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh / Language & Cultural Affairs: Culture: Archives and Cultural Collections: Cultural Collections Lead
Lorraine Louis
Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh / Language & Cultural Affairs: Culture: Manager
Lacey Baker
Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh / Language & Cultural Affairs: Culture: Team Lead
Samaya Jardey
Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh / Language & Cultural Affairs: Director
Tracy Williams
Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh / Language & Cultural Affairs: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim Manager
Gursimran Gill
Ta na wa Téy̓wilhay̓lhem / Public Safety: Public Safety Commissioner
Kathleen Edwards
Ta na wa Yúus ta Stitúyntsam̓ / Rights & Title: Director
Autumn Juanicotena-Heal
Team Lead, Child & Youth Services
Ts’its’ixwnítway / Member Services / Income Assistance
Juniper Groves
Wa Ns7eyx̱ ta Temíxw / Community Lands: Director
Michael Montecalvo
Wa Ns7eyx̱ ta Temíxw / Community Lands: Lands Manager
Sheila Dick
Yúustway / Health & Wellness: Health Benefits Administrative Coordinator
Marcella “Marcie” Baker
Yúustway / Health & Wellness: Health Benefits Advocacy Officer (North Vancouver)
Caroline Perrin
Yúustway / Health & Wellness: Health Benefits Advocacy Officer (Squamish Valley)
Mackenzie Gomez
Yúustway / Health & Wellness: Manager
Nadeen Reginald
Yúustway / Health & Wellness: Manager
Justine Sobell
Yúustway / Health & Wellness: Recreation Manager
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Financial Overview
Summary – Squamish Nation FY2024 [AI Generated]: the Squamish Nation’s consolidated financial statements for the year ending March 31, 2024, confirm a strong financial trajectory with notable growth in both revenue and net assets. The Nation recorded an accumulated surplus of $466,610,377, up from $379,694,290 the previous year—an annual increase of $86,916,087. Total revenues amounted to $232,363,598, comprised of $58,415,927 in government transfers (25.1%) and $173,947,671 in own-source revenue (74.9%), which includes lease income, taxes, business enterprises, and a major $60,657,741 contribution from the Sen̓áḵw development. This indicates a diversified revenue base and strong fiscal independence.
Tangible capital assets rose to $190,293,708 (from $131,545,648), while net financial assets climbed to $274,068,877—up $33.6 million from the prior year. The Nation held $217,281,755 in cash and cash equivalents, of which $84,939,714 remained available for general purposes after allocations to capital and restricted funds. While there was a reported loss of $4,258,942 in investment income from business entities, this was offset by the strength in own-source revenue and infrastructure growth. Overall, the Nation’s financial health is sound, with low debt levels, high liquidity, and increasing self-generated income.
Key Financial Highlights:
• Accumulated Surplus: $466,610,377
• Surplus Growth: +$86,916,087 (from $379,694,290)
• Total Revenue: $232,363,598
• Government Transfers: $58,415,927 (25.1%)
• Own Source Revenue: $173,947,671 (74.9%)
• Cash & Cash Equivalents: $217,281,755
• Available for General Use: $84,939,714
• Tangible Capital Assets: $190,293,708
• Net Financial Assets: $274,068,877
• Accounts Receivable: $98,221,680
• Total Liabilities: $128,317,747
• Total Loans Payable: $42,997,419
• Investment Income from Business Entities: –$4,258,942
• Community Amenity Contribution (Sen̓áḵw): $60,657,741
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ISC Code: 9
KITSILANO NO. 6
4.4 Hectares
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF VANCOUVER, NEAR ENGLISH BAY
[49.2731715, -123.1426172] -
ISC Code: 7990
KWUM KWUM
6.2 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT IN HOWE SOUND, THE WESTERLY OF TWO DEFENCE ISLANDS NORTHEAST OF ANVIL ISLAND
[49.5786917, -123.284645] -
ISC Code: 7977
POQUIOSIN & SKAMAIN 13
45.2 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER AT MOUTH OF THE CHEAKAMUS RIVER
[49.7820421, -123.1753841] -
ISC Code: 7980
SEAICHEM 16
27.5 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST, ON EAST BANK OF KOWTAIN SLOUGH OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER, 3 MILES BELOW MOUTH OF CHEAKAMUS RIVER
[49.7817234, -123.1784759] -
ISC Code: 7970
SKOWISHIN 7
29.6 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER BETWEEN LOTS 1178 AND 1518
[49.931529, -123.3001204] -
ISC Code: 7985
KAIKALAHUN 25
11.5 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON WEST SHORE OF HOWE SOUND SOUTH OF PORT MELON EAST OF LOT 1365
[49.51818309999999, -123.4947825] -
ISC Code: 7972
POYAM 9
0.3 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER
[49.9899334, -123.3246208] -
ISC Code: 7974
SKOWISHIN GRAVEYARD 10
0.4 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER NEAR MOUTH OF ASHLU CREEK, OPPOSITE LOT 986
[49.9089453, -123.2932917] -
ISC Code: 7982
YEKWAUPSUM 18
2.0 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST. LOT 4263,G.1, NEAR LEFT BANK OF SQUAMISH RIVER, 3 MILES FROM MOUTH ON HOWE SOUND
[49.4725075, -123.2758925] -
ISC Code: 7983
YEKWAUPSUM 19
1.0 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF SQUAMISH RIVER, 3 MILES NORTH OF MOUTH OF HOWE SOUND
[49.7350625, -123.1606453] -
ISC Code: 7975
CHEAKAMUS 11
1807.2 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, AT AND NORTH OF THE JUNCTION OF THE SQUAMISH AND CHEAKAMUS RIVERS
[49.8020801, -123.1955997] -
ISC Code: 7986
CHEKWELP 26
11.3 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON THE WEST SHORE OF HOWE SOUND WEST OF KEATS ISLAND
[49.4095198, -123.4978534] -
ISC Code: 7967
MISSION 1
59.6 Hectares
NEW WEST. DIST ON N. SHORE OF BURRARD INLET ON WAGG & MOSQUITO CREEKS BOUNDED ON THE N. & E. BY CITY OF N. VANCOUVER
[49.3199816, -123.0724139] -
ISC Code: 7988
SCHALTUUCH 27
0.2 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST., SMALL ISLAND NORTH OF SHELTER ISLAND IN SHOAL CHANNEL OF HOWE SOUND, W. OF KEATS ISLAND
[49.4034067, -123.4780611] -
ISC Code: 7984
STAWAMUS 24
30.9 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, LOT 4267,G.1, AT MOUTH OF STAWAMUS RIVER HEAD OF HOWE SOUND 1 MILE S.E. OF SQUAMISH
[49.6914727, -123.149425] -
ISC Code: 7976
YOOKWITZ 12
9.3 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF SQUAMISH RIVER, OPPOSITE MOUTH OF THE CHEAKAMUS RIVER
[49.7909456, -123.1922858] -
ISC Code: 7979
AIKWUCKS 15
11.1 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF SQUAMISH RIVER
[49.7604994, -123.1620934] -
ISC Code: 7969
CAPILANO 5
155.6 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON NORTH SHORE OF BURRARD INLET AT FIRST NARROWS, N. END OF LIONS GATE BRIDGE
[49.3217709, -123.1292116] -
ISC Code: 7987
CHEKWELP 26A
0.2 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON WEST SHORE OF HOWE SOUND NORTHWEST OF KEATS ISLAND NORTHEAST OF I.R. NO. 26
[49.3984929, -123.4507319] -
ISC Code: 7968
SEYMOUR CREEK 2
45.5 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST. ON N. SHORE OF BURRARD INLET, ON RIGHT BANK OF SEYMOUR CREEK, NEAR MOUTH OF SECOND NARROWS
[49.3079001, -123.0243128] -
ISC Code: 7971
CHUCKCHUCK 8
0.1 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, IN LOT 1185, C.G., ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER
[49.7016339, -123.1558121] -
ISC Code: 7981
KOWTAIN 17
20.8 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON THE LEFT BANK OF KOWTAIN SLOUGH ON THE SQUAMISH RIVER 4 MILES FROM MOUTH ON HOWE SOUND
[49.7428366, -123.1412404] -
ISC Code: 7978
WAIWAKUM 14
15.0 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER 2 MILES BELOW MOUTH OF THE CHEAKAMUS RIVER
[49.77080309999999, -123.1623942] -
ISC Code: 7989
DEFENCE ISLAND 28
1.7 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT IN HOWE SOUND, N.E. FROM ANVIL ISLAND THE EASTERLY OF TWO ISLANDS CALLED DEFENCE ISLANDS
[49.5761273, -123.2748921]
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