Squamish people - Wikipedia
WEBThe Squamish people (Squamish: Skwxwúʔmesh listen ⓘ, historically transliterated as Sko-ko-mish) are an indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast. [1] Archaeological evidence shows they have lived in the area for more than a thousand years. [2] In 2012, there was population of 3,893 band members registered with the Squamish Nation. [3]
About Squamish Nation - Squamish Nation
WEBThe Squamish Nation is known as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw in our language. Our Nation’s roots trace back through multiple physical communities, or úxwumixw, before evolving into a government entity in 1923.
History of the Squamish people - Wikipedia
WEBSquamish history is the series of past events, both passed on through oral tradition and recent history, of the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), a people indigenous to the southwestern part of British Columbia, Canada. Prior to colonization, they recorded their history orally as a way to transmit stories, law, and knowledge across generations.
Home - Squamish Nation
WEBSquamish, BC V8B 0B5. 604-892-5166. Our history spans many millennia of living on and governing our territory, with a culture created from our lands, waters, and people over generations. We continue to practice many of the traditions, customs, and ways of our ancestors and pass them onto future generations.
Squamish culture - Wikipedia
WEBSquamish culture is the customs, arts, music, lifestyle, food, painting and sculpture, moral systems and social institutions of the Squamish indigenous people, located in the southwestern part of British Columbia, Canada.
Our History - Squamish Nation
WEBIn 2023, we celebrated 100 years since sixteen Sḵwx̱wú7mesh villages amalgamated to become the modern Squamish Nation – or Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw. However Sḵwx̱wú7mesh history and the connection to our territory span thousands of years, long before Amalgamation.
We Come From This Land chronicles the Squamish People’s long …
WEBFeb 17, 2024 · Written by Squamish journalist Kwetásel’wet (Stephanie Wood) and a large research team spanning archeologists, Nation staff members, Elders and historians, the book covers Squamish history from the Nation’s very beginnings as multiple different Indigenous communities to its present day stance as a …
History - SLCC Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
WEBThe Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Úxwumixw, the Squamish People are the descendants of the Coast Salish First Nations People that lived in present day Greater Vancouver, Gibson’s landing and Squamish, BC. Their territory is 6732 square kilometers. There are about 4,000 members of the Squamish Nation.
About Squamish
WEBLoosely translated, it means “Mother of the Wind” and “people of the sacred water”. The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) have lived and thrived here for many thousands of years, forging a resilient culture and powerful connection to …
Home | The Suquamish Tribe
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Discover the rich culture and traditions of the people of the clear salt water and explore the history of Agate Passage, winter home of Chief Seattle and the heart of the Suquamish People.