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Squamish Nation villages of vendors

Establish business the Nch’ḵay̓ way.

Our mandate is to develop, manage and own the active businesses of the Nation, to allow  the separation of business and governance within the Squamish Nation.
About Us

Building our community by creating opportunities

Nch’ḵay̓ was established in 2018 as the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation. Our  mandate is to develop, manage and own the active businesses of the Nation, and  allow for the separation of business and politics within the Squamish Nation. The name Nch’ḵay̓ was chosen as a reference to the Great Flood – the flood that forced Squamish Nation ancestors to tie their canoes to the highest mountain in the territory, Mount Garibaldi, in order to survive.

We are Nch’ḵay̓.
Active
Transparent
Engaged
PROGRESSIVE
UNIQUE
Innovative
EFFECTIVE
SUStAINABLE
Who We Are

Nch’ḵay̓ Executive Team

Our team is comprised of individuals who are experts in their field and committed to the success and support of the Nation, you can read about our team here 

Our Team

Nch’ḵay̓ Board of Directors

Our team is comprised of individuals who are experts in their field and committed to the success and support of the Nation, you can read about our team here 

Message from the Squamish Council Chair

“Nch’ḵay̓ was established to develop and manage the business of the nation. Together we will show leadership, demonstrating to the world how Indigenous Peoples are influencing Canada positively, as much as Canada has had a profound impact on Indigenous Peoples. We’ve had to change and sacrifice so much of who we are and give up so much of what belongs to us for Canada to exist. Reconciliation is evidenced by the broad collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, but also through the net positive economic impact we will have on Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.”

Chairperson Khelsilem

Squamish Nation Council

About Squamish Nation

skwxwú7mesh úxwumixw
The Squamish Nation

The Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson’s Landing and Squamish River watershed.

The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation’s culture is rich and resilient. The Nation continues to practice its customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with the traditional territory.

Together Squamish lands, customs and traditions are the foundations of who the peoples are as Skwxwú7mesh.

Our Businesses and Projects

Nch’ḵay̓ and Ta Skw’ats

Great Flood Story

This story is a true account of the Squamish Nation’s connection to Nch’ḵay̓ that has been handed down for innumerable generations. The ancient memory of these events ties many cultures together as canoes went in many directions allowing people to repopulate the ands once the waters subsided. It is a good lesson on the fragility of society and the raw power of nature.

What's Happening

Media Coverage

Take a look at what’s happening in the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw. 

Using a hand-carved tool that was traditionally used for digging post holes for houses, Squamish Nation Chairperson Khelsilem broke ground Tuesday on an 11-acre development site flanking the Burrard Bridge. When completed, a new community called Senakw will feature more than 6,000 mostly rental homes spread across 11 towers.