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Land Acknowledgement: The xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people have lived in the area now known as Vancouver for thousands of years. Their traditional territory encompasses the city of Vancouver and surrounding areas at the mouth of the Fraser River.

Coast Salish (Musqueam)

Musqueam Indian Band (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)

Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Musqueam people are a Coast Salish Nation whose traditional territory encompasses much of what is now the city of Vancouver. They are active in cultural preservation, land stewardship, and economic development.

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Language & Culture — hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓

Halkomelem (Musqueam dialect)

Traditional Name:

hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓

Language Family:

Salishan

Speakers:

~5–10 fluent first-language speakers remaining; 100+ second-language learners

UNESCO Status:

Critically Endangered

Essential Phrases

Hello / Greeting

Ey swayel

/AY SWAY-el/

Good day

Thank You

Huy ch q̓u

/HOY ch KWU/

Thank you

Welcome

ʔi ɬ čxʷ ɬə cə nə

/ee tl choo-h tla tsa na/

You are welcome here

Cultural Values

snəw̓eyəɬTeachings / Cultural Knowledge
xʷməθkʷəy̓əmPeople of the River Grass
šxʷqʷeləwənHeart / Spirit

Language Revitalisation

  • •Musqueam Language and Culture Department
  • •UBC First Nations and Endangered Languages Programme
  • •xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Language Nest (early childhood immersion)

Preserving Indigenous Languages: hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (Halkomelem (Musqueam dialect)) is critically endangered, with very few first-language speakers remaining. Every conversation, every phrase learned, and every child raised in the language strengthens the vitality of this community. We encourage visitors to learn and use these phrases respectfully.

Investment / DevelopmentReal Estate DevelopmentRetail / Cultural

Businesses in Musqueam Indian Band (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)

Musqueam Capital Corporation

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Investment / Development

The economic development arm of the Musqueam Nation, managing real estate, investments, and business partnerships.

Lelem Living (MST Development Corporation)

AI-Ready

Real Estate Development

Partnership between Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations developing the Jericho Lands and other major projects in Vancouver.

Musqueam Gift Shop

Retail / Cultural

Coast Salish art, jewellery, and cultural items featuring traditional Musqueam designs.

Events & Celebrations

Musqueam Community Celebrations

Various

Cultural gatherings including traditional canoe events, community feasts, and seasonal ceremonies.

Cultural Destinations & Landmarks

Musqueam Cultural Centre

Community space preserving and sharing Musqueam history, art, and cultural practices.

c̓əsnaʔəm: The City Before the City (Museum of Vancouver Exhibit)

Exhibit showcasing Musqueam archaeological heritage from the Marpole Midden site, one of the most significant archaeological sites in British Columbia.

Grants & Funding Resources

All Nations Trust Company (ANTCO)

Aboriginal Financial Institution providing business loans and support to Indigenous entrepreneurs in British Columbia.

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New Relationship Trust

Supports First Nations capacity building in British Columbia through education, governance, and economic development funding.

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