Squamish Nation Public Safety

10/31/2026

🚫 FIREWORKS BAN

Injuries from fireworks peak in the days surrounding Halloween. These injuries can include burns to the hands, head, and eyes, and may require a visit to an emergency department. Fireworks can also damage property and create a mess.

Ahead of the festivities on Saturday, October 31, the Nation is reminding everybody that fireworks are banned on all Sḵwx̱wú7mesh reserves as we want everybody to stay safe and injury-free. By following this ban, you are protecting our land, people and pets from damage and fires.

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw's Fireworks Ban Bylaw prohibits the use, promotion, sale, and possession of fireworks on all Sḵwx̱wú7mesh reserves. Fines for those caught violating any aspect of this ban can go up to $1,000.

If you have any questions about the fireworks ban, or want to report violations, please contact [email protected] or 604-982-9938. To learn more about the ban, click here: https://bit.ly/4yHrMEH.

10/30/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN REMINDER: FIREWORKS ARE BANNED

Injuries from fireworks peak in the days surrounding Halloween. These injuries can include burns to the hands, head, and eyes, and may require a visit to an emergency department. Fireworks can also damage property and create a mess.

Ahead of Halloween on Saturday, October 31, Squamish Nation is reminding everyone that fireworks are banned on all Sḵwx̱wú7mesh reserves.

By following this ban, you are helping protect our land, people, and pets from damage and fires. ❤️

🚫 KNOW THE BYLAW

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw’s Fireworks Ban Bylaw prohibits the use, promotion, sale, and possession of fireworks on all Sḵwx̱wú7mesh reserves.

Fines can be up to $1,000.

📞 QUESTIONS OR REPORT A VIOLATION?

📧 [email protected]
📱 604-982-9938

Learn more about the fireworks ban:
https://bit.ly/4yHrMEH

Let’s keep our communities, families, and pets safe this Halloween. 🧡

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

Fireworks Ban

Injuries from fireworks peak in the days surrounding Halloween. These injuries can include burns to the hands, head, and eyes, and may require a visit to an emergency department. Fireworks can also damage property and create a mess.

Ahead of the festivities on Saturday, October 31, the Nation is reminding everybody that fireworks are banned on all Sḵwx̱wú7mesh reserves as we want everybody to stay safe and injury-free. By following this ban, you are protecting our land, people and pets from damage and fires.

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw's Fireworks Ban Bylaw prohibits the use, promotion, sale, and possession of fireworks on all Sḵwx̱wú7mesh reserves. Fines for those caught violating any aspect of this ban can go up to $1,000.

If you have any questions about the fireworks ban, or want to report violations, please contact [email protected] or 604-982-9938. To learn more about the ban, click here: https://bit.ly/4yHrMEH.

10/25/2026

Drug Alert

⚠️ Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has issued a drug alert. ⚠️

Multiple powders (white, beige, yellow) sold as opioids/down in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver have tested positive for N-phenethyl-5-chloro nor-orphine, a novel orphine analog. Orphines are a class of synthetic opioids that can typically be reversed by naloxone but are not detected by fentanyl test strips.

The health and safety of our community is our priority. As we continue to be in a community-wide health state of emergency, please stay safe and informed:

➡️ Check your drugs at vch.ca/en/service/drug-checking
➡️ Keep up to date on alerts at towardtheheart.com/alerts
➡️ If you need support or would like more details concerning existing community resources such as drug checking, men’s and women’s circles, and accessing harm reduction and safe use supplies, please visit www.squamish.net/toxic-drug-crisis
➡️ Attend Yúustway’s drug checking drop-in every Wednesday, 1:30 – 3:30 pm, by Ikwiks and Kwumkwum (under the bridge), and every Friday, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Lower Capilano Road and Lawa Road - next to Estítkw Place
The Squamish drug checking drop-in happens every Monday from 1:30-3:30 pm down the road from Totem Hall

For questions, please contact the Yúustway (Health & Wellness) team at [email protected], or Juhi Tayal at 236-788-1977.

10/22/2026

Our Public Safety team and IFNU - Integrated First Nations Unit came together today for a training on violent risk assessment.

10/22/2026

🚧 Paradise Valley Bailey Bridge Closure Notice

Please be advised that the Paradise Valley Bailey Bridge will be closed overnight on October 27, 28 & 29, from 10 PM to 6 AM for urgent repairs.

🚫 No vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist access during closures. Emergency vehicles are exempt.

Please plan your travel accordingly and share with anyone who may be affected.

Stay safe! ❤️

10/20/2026

🐕 265 Dogs Registered! 🐾

We’re celebrating 265 dogs registered in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh communities! ❤️

Thank you to our community members who have taken the time to register their dogs and help keep our four-legged companions safe.

🐾 Why register your dog?

✔️ Registration is FREE!
✔️ Every registered dog receives a license tag.
✔️ License tags help lost dogs return home safely.

Our Community Safety Team continues to connect with community members, answer questions, and share information about the Animal Control Program.

🐶 Haven't registered your dog yet?

Registration is free, and we're here to help!

📧 Register your dog via email at:
[email protected]

Together, we're building safer, stronger communities for our people and our pets. ❤️

10/15/2026

🌿 We're excited to share the news of a new Wellness Department at the Nation and we look forward to working together with the team to keep community safe.🌿

We want to share with Community a change in our People Services Division. Teams from Yúustway (Health) and Ayás Mén̓men (Child and Family Services) are being reorganized to better serve our People, resulting in a united department called Háhalhi7iwan (Wellness).

The focus of the new Wellness team is on Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People who are struggling with mental health and addictions, as well as those facing the greatest barriers to support.

Háhalhi7iwan will offer the following services:
▪️counselling and therapy
▪️land-based healing programs
▪️addictions and peer support
▪️mobile outreach work

Connect with the team:
✉️[email protected]
📞604-982-7816

Read more about Háhalhi7iwan (Wellness Department) here: https://bit.ly/4s3LNDT

10/12/2026

🛡️ How CST Supports Our Community

Our Community Safety Team (CST) works to help keep our communities safe, supported and connected.

From patrolling Nation lands and supporting safety at community events, to connecting Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People with Nation services, supporting our Elders, responsible pet ownership, traffic safety, and assisting during emergencies — CST is here to support our community.

📞 Public Safety Phone Line:
604-982-9938

📧 Public Safety Email:
[email protected]

Together, we keep our community strong and safe. ❤️