The Squamish Nation is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal peoples who lived in the present day Greater Vancouver area; Gibson’s landing and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation have occupied and governed their territory since beyond recorded history. Total area of Squamish Nation Traditional Territory is 6,921  sq. km. (~692,100 hectares).

The Nation consists of 23 villages encompassing 21.2  sq. Km. (2,120 hectares).The percentage of Squamish Nation Traditional Territory allotted to the people is 0.4230%. These parcels of land are scattered from North Vancouver, Gibson’s Landing to the area north of Howe Sound.

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THE THUNDERBIRD REPRESENTS:

  • The Thunder bird looking down:  Watching over the “People”
  • Wings:  Watching over the “Sea Creatures”
  • Crest:  Male and Female
  • Tail Feathers:  Past, Present, and Future
  • Lizard in the talons:  temlh