Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw
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Lands
The North Shore of Vancouver and the Squamish River valley, British Columbia, Canada
Countries Canada
Facts 3
Land
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh traditional territory covers 6,732 square kilometres and includes 23 villages.
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Language
The Squamish language is a sign of resilience: dozens of Nation members are learning it from their Elders as a second language.
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Governance
The Nation's roots lie in several communities that became one government in 1923. Most members live on Vancouver's North Shore, others along the Squamish River.
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