Heritage

SQUAMISH NATION

The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Amalgamation

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), as a government, has existed since 1923 when an amalgamation request was approved to merge several Indian Bands with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People into one entity. 2023 marked the 100-year anniversary of the Amalgamation of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw. The Amalgamation marks the beginning of the modern era of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw history.

The following Squamish Nation Reserves are located in Squamish:

Wíwḵ’em (Waiwaikum)
St’á7mes (Stawamus)
Ch’iyáḵmesh (Cheakamus)
Kaw̓ tín (Kowtain)
Yékw’apsem (Yekwaupsum)
Siy̓ích’em (Seaichem

Visit the Squamish Nation web site.

How To Say Sḵwx̱wú7mesh

Khelsilem of the Skwomesh Language Academy teaches you how to say " Sḵwx̱wú7mesh".