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Land Acknowledgement: The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) has occupied and governed their territory since time immemorial. Their traditional territory spans from the Burrard Inlet to the Squamish River watershed and beyond, including much of what is now the City of Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor.

Coast Salish (Squamish)

Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw)

Metro Vancouver / Sea-to-Sky Corridor, British Columbia, Canada

The Squamish Nation is a Coast Salish people whose traditional territory spans Metro Vancouver and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. They are leaders in major economic development projects and cultural preservation.

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Language & Culture — Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim

Squamish

Traditional Name:

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim

Language Family:

Salishan

Speakers:

~10–15 fluent first-language speakers remaining; growing number of second-language learners

UNESCO Status:

Critically Endangered

Essential Phrases

Hello / Greeting

Chen kw'enmántumi

/CHEN kwen-MAN-too-mee/

I greet you with respect

Thank You

Huy chexw a

/HOY cheh-hwah/

Thank you

Welcome

Nexw sḵwx̱wú7mesh-ulh i ímats

/NEH-ooh skwoh-MESH oolh ee EE-mahts/

Welcome to Squamish territory

Cultural Values

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh ÚxwumixwSquamish Nation / The People
Nexwníw̓nOne heart, one mind
Ní7menchOur ancestors

Language Revitalisation

  • •Kwi Awt Stelmexw — Squamish Language Academy
  • •Squamish Nation Education Department language curriculum
  • •Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre language workshops

Preserving Indigenous Languages: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim (Squamish) 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.

Real Estate / Economic DevelopmentTourism / CulturalRetail / Arts

Businesses in Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw)

Nch'ḵay̓ Development Corporation

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Real Estate / Economic Development

The economic development arm of the Squamish Nation, leading the Senakw project and other major developments in Vancouver.

Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

Tourism / Cultural

Cultural tourism centre in Whistler operated jointly by the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations.

Local Artisan Shops

Retail / Arts

Coast Salish artists selling traditional carvings, prints, and jewellery featuring Squamish designs.

Events & Celebrations

Squamish Nation Annual Pow Wow

July

Annual pow wow at Capilano Reserve featuring dance competitions, drumming, and cultural celebrations.

National Indigenous Peoples Day at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

June 21

Public celebrations in Whistler featuring traditional performances, food, and cultural workshops.

Cultural Destinations & Landmarks

Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre (Whistler)

Award-winning cultural centre in Whistler sharing the living cultures of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations through exhibits, tours, and workshops.

Capilano Reserve and Surrounding Trails

Traditional territory along the North Shore mountains with hiking trails and cultural significance.

Grants & Funding Resources

All Nations Trust Company (ANTCO)

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

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BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative

Funding for clean energy projects led by First Nations communities in British Columbia.

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