Squamish Valley Totem Hall

09/02/2026

Coming on September 16th, 2026:

Dear Ta Síiy̓uxwa tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7meshulh (the Elders of the Squamish People),

We are pleased to invite you to our 4th Annual Elders Open House.

Join us for a day of connecting, sharing, and learning together!

The day will include feast and refreshments, cedar brushing, and booths hosted by Squamish Nation Departments and partners. Learn about supports available for Elders living in community and away from home, and share your thoughts on how Elders are being supported.

We will also share updates on the ongoing work to put the Chet wa í7sun (We Pull Together) Elders Program Plan into action.

Please let us know at [email protected] or 604-987-4646 if you require transportation support to and/or from the event.

08/28/2026

Update: Due to weather conditions, this event has been moved to the Chief Joe Mathias Centre. The agenda is still the same; only the location has changed.

Thank you for your understanding.

This Friday, at Capilano Field (North Shore), there will be an event in memory of those lost to drug overdose, and for the healing of those who have lost loved ones.

Indica (Peer Support) will be able to facilitate transportation. Please call Totem Hall to arrange.

Wa cháyap yuu (Take care, all).

08/27/2026

Tomorrow, starting at 4:00 PM, at xwmélch’tsten (Capilano Field) in North Shore.

This Friday, at Capilano Field (North Shore), there will be an event in memory of those lost to drug overdose, and for the healing of those who have lost loved ones.

Indica (Peer Support) will be able to facilitate transportation. Please call Totem Hall to arrange.

Wa cháyap yuu (Take care, all).

08/25/2026

This month's Grief & Loss Healing Circle will be taking place tomorrow.

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like more information, please reach out to one of the phone numbers or email addresses below.

08/24/2026

This Friday, at Capilano Field (North Shore), there will be an event in memory of those lost to drug overdose, and for the healing of those who have lost loved ones.

Indica (Peer Support) will be able to facilitate transportation. Please call Totem Hall to arrange.

Wa cháyap yuu (Take care, all).

08/21/2026

UPDATE #1: Off-reserve pickup, and on-reserve delivery, are both expected to begin at 2:00 PM.

(If there are any further changes, we will let you know.)

SOCKEYE SALMON DELIVERY FOR ELDERS on SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd

Please note:

- This delivery is specifically for Elders; deliveries for general membership will happen at a separate time.

- For Elders who live on-reserve, at ANY of the reserves, the salmon will be delivered to your home.

- For Elders who live off-reserve, either you or someone you send will need to pick up the salmon at the Teen Centre, just at the edge of Wíwk’em (Waiwakum) Reserve.

We will share more information as it becomes available.

08/21/2026

SOCKEYE SALMON DELIVERY FOR ELDERS on SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd

Please note:

- This delivery is specifically for Elders; deliveries for general membership will happen at a separate time.

- For Elders who live on-reserve, at ANY of the reserves, the salmon will be delivered to your home.

- For Elders who live off-reserve, either you or someone you send will need to pick up the salmon at the Teen Centre, just at the edge of Wíwk’em (Waiwakum) Reserve.

We will share more information as it becomes available.

08/12/2026

Status Card registration & renewal is happening now in the Stawamus Room at Totem Hall. Open until 3:00 PM today, including during lunch hour.

*You can have your picture taken here; bringing passport-style photos with you is not necessary.

(For full details on what to bring with you, please see our most recent post before this one.)

08/11/2026

Reminder: this is happening tomorrow. It is expected to take place in the gym area.

• No appointment is required, but we encourage you to come as early as you can, to avoid a rush.

• See the post for information on what ID will be considered valid. If you have further questions, please use the contact information provided on the flyer.

On Wednesday, August 12th, First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) will have people at Totem Hall from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM to assist with registering for/renewing Status Cards.

In case any of the writing is too small to read, it says:

*****

If you are registering for Indian Status for the first time, please bring:

• Birth certificate with parental information
• Valid ID (*If applying on behalf of a child or dependent adult, the applying parent or legal guardian needs valid ID)
• If your name has changed, name-linking document (i.e. any legal document that shows your old name and new name; e.g. marriage certificate, amended birth certificate, legal name change certificate)

If you are already registered, and need ot renew or apply for a SCIS card please bring:
• Valid ID (*If applying on behalf of a child or dependent adult, the parent or legal guardian needs valid ID)
• Name-linking document if you have had a name change since registration. (See above for examples.)

What counts as valid ID? Valid ID must be:
• Government issued
• Not expired
• Showing your name, birthdate, photo, and signature

• Examples include: Driver's Licence, Services Card/Health Card, Identification Card, Passport, Canadian Military ID, Citizenship Card
OR
• A combination of non-expired government ID that together show a name, birthdate, photo, and signature.

For questions, please contact [email protected] or call 1-877-661-3817

08/10/2026

On Wednesday, August 12th, First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) will have people at Totem Hall from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM to assist with registering for/renewing Status Cards.

In case any of the writing is too small to read, it says:

*****

If you are registering for Indian Status for the first time, please bring:

• Birth certificate with parental information
• Valid ID (*If applying on behalf of a child or dependent adult, the applying parent or legal guardian needs valid ID)
• If your name has changed, name-linking document (i.e. any legal document that shows your old name and new name; e.g. marriage certificate, amended birth certificate, legal name change certificate)

If you are already registered, and need ot renew or apply for a SCIS card please bring:
• Valid ID (*If applying on behalf of a child or dependent adult, the parent or legal guardian needs valid ID)
• Name-linking document if you have had a name change since registration. (See above for examples.)

What counts as valid ID? Valid ID must be:
• Government issued
• Not expired
• Showing your name, birthdate, photo, and signature

• Examples include: Driver's Licence, Services Card/Health Card, Identification Card, Passport, Canadian Military ID, Citizenship Card
OR
• A combination of non-expired government ID that together show a name, birthdate, photo, and signature.

For questions, please contact [email protected] or call 1-877-661-3817