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Spring 2022 - Network gathering at Totem Hall

On March 29, 2022, representatives of twenty-one non-government nature-based organizations were welcomed to Sḵwx̱ wu7mesh Úxwumixw, TotemHall at Stamus Village in Squamish. The sun was shining and the snow-capped mountains were in full glory.

Ruth SimonsMarch 31, 2022Biodiversity, Partners, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw

Feature Fundraising Campaign - SEARCHING FOR SLHAWT' (HERRING) in the Squamish Nation territory

Live Where you Give Campaign is raising money to help find SLHAWT' (HERRING) in the Squamish Nation territory.

Ruth SimonsNovember 19, 2021Marine, Biodiversity, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, HSBRIS

Designation Celebrated

A celebration on September 18th, 2021 was held to mark the official UNESCO designation of Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound as Canada’s 19th Biosphere Region. The event took place at the Gleneagles Clubhouse and Banquet Hall in West Vancouver.

Ruth SimonsSeptember 18, 2021HSBRIS, UNESCO, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw

Co-creating a Biosphere Region

We have committed to creating a culture of collaboration within our governance for the Al't’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region. We have embedded into our constitution a Squamish Nation co-Chair role on our board. Over time we strive to attract a balance of youth, diversity, and geographic representation to our board.

Ruth SimonsSeptember 22, 2020HSBRIS, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw

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