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Squamish Nation Resources

Resources, history, and interviews related to the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) members, customs, traditions, and history, as well as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Snichim (Squamish language) information and resources. This list is a work in progress -- please let us know if there are resources (which we have or should get) to add to this. Thanks!

Squamish Public Library

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  • On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, the library hosted Squamish Nation Elders and Residential School survivors who generously shared their stories. Thank you to these three Elders. It was an honour to listen to you. Kiyowil Bob Baker…
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  • Conversations With Khahtsahlano 1932-1954

    Conversations With August Jack Khahtsahlano, Born at Snauq, False Creek Indian Reserve, Circa 1877, Son of Khaytulk and Grandson of Chief Khahtsahlanogh

    Early Squamish nation life in the Vancouver and Howe Sound area. Transcribed tales from August Jack Khahtsahlano of the Squamish Nation. Describes locations and places, food, tales, people, and way of life.
    Book[Vancouver, British Columbia] : Massy Books/Talonbooks, 1955. — Local History First Nations
  • The Fire Still Burns

    Life in and After Residential School

    George, Sam (Samuel James),
    The Fire Still Burns is an unflinching look at the horrors of a childhood in the Indian Residential School system and the long-term effects on survivors. It illustrates the healing power of one’s culture and the resilience that allows an…
    BookVancouver, British Columbia : Purich Books, [2023] — 971.00497 GEO
  • Tiná7 Cht Ti Temíxw

    We Come From This Land : a Walk Through the History of the Squamish People

    A story of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation): past, present, and future.
    Book[Vancouver, BC] : Page Two, [2024] — 971.100497 TIN
  • Held by the Land

    a Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness = Wa Ch'ích'istway Ta Temíxw : Spén̓em Txwnam̓ta Ha7lh Sḵwálwen

    Joseph, Leigh,
    Author Leigh Joseph, an ethnobotanist and a member of the Squamish Nation, provides a beautifully illustrated essential introduction to Indigenous plant knowledge.
    BookNew York, NY : Wellfleet Press, 2023. — 581.6320973 JOS
  • Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Sníchim - Xwelíten Sníchim

    Sk̲exwts = Squamish - English Dictionary

    BookNorth Vancouver, British Columbia : Squamish Nation Education Department ; Seattle : in association with University of Washington Press, 2011. — 497.94 SKW
  • Squamish Nation

    Stories From the Heart

    Created by the Squamish Historical Society, featuring interviews and stories from Squamish Nation members. View on youtube at http://www.squamishhistory.ca/video-reel.
    DVDSquamish, BC : The Squamish Historical Society, 2009. — Local History First Nations DVD
  • 10-minute video about the First Nations snowboard team, including Squamish Nation members. Skip to 3:50 for dialogue. view online at http://www.squamishhistory.ca/video-reel.
    DVDSquamish, BC : The Squamish Historical Society, 2010. — Local History First Nations DVD
  • Written by Squamish Nation Elder Kultsia (Barbara Wyss).
    Book[Place of publication not identified] : TRAFFORD Publishing, 2020. — Local History First Nations
  • People of the Land

    Legends of the Four Host First Nations

    The sacred legends of four First Nations--Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh--have been passed down from generation to generation through the Elders and are integral to the teachings and Oral Traditions of First Nations…
    BookPenticton, British Columbia : Theytus Books, [2009] — Local History First Nations
  • Not Just for Seniors

    Shirley Toman (Local History)

    Interview with Humteya (Shirley Toman), Squamish Elder and residential school survivor.
    DVDSquamish Community 10 Television, 2006. — Local History DVD NOT
  • Vol.2: Sadie Baker interviewed by Bill Drake June 19 & 20, 1986.
    BookSquamish, BC : Local History Project, 1985, 1986. — Local History 971.131 HIS v.07
  • Selected essays on ethnography of people of the Northwest Coast, in terms of cultural and environmental differences, knowledge, belief, and art, and more.
    BookVancouver : Talonbooks ; Seattle : University of Washington Press, 1987. — 971.100497 SUT
  • Foods of the Squamish People and methods for collecting, cooking, and preserving them. Also includes legends/stories/information attached to many foods, and the beliefs the Squamish had about them (exs: salmon, oolichan, mountain goats).
    BookNorth Vancouver, B.C. : North Vancouver School Board, 1974, 1975. — Local History First Nations
  • The Salish People

    The Local Contribution of Charles Hill-Tout, Volume II: The Squamish and the Lillooet

    Hill-Tout, Charles, 1858-1944
    Includes cultural notes and details (customs, way of life, etc), social organization, key figures in the community, and legends/stories, as recorded by English anthropologist Charles Hill-Tout. Includes Origin Myth of Captain Cook sailing…
    BookVancouver, B.C. : Talon Books, 1978.
  • Indian Myths & Legends From the North Pacific Coast of America

    a Translation of Franz Boas' 1895 Edition of Indianische Sagen Von Der Nord-Pacifischen Küste Amerikas

    Boas, Franz, 1858-1942. 1858-1942
    See pages 157 - 165 for Franz Boas' recordings of various Squamish legends. 1: Qa-is, the sun, creating the world, then turning things to stone, burning the earth, and sending a Great Flood. 2: Raven and Seal. 3: Ka'lkalo-itl (old bad…
    BookVancouver : Talonbooks, 2006, 2002. — Local History First Nations
  • Illustrated Squamish legend of the Two Sisters.
    BookVancouver, British Columbia : Waterlea Books, 2016. — J 398.20899794 JOH