The Squamish Nation is marking 100 years since 16 of its villages amalgamated to form one political body.
With Indigenous History Month events taking place across the country this month, the B.C. First Nation is planning its own celebrations leading up to next month’s Amalgamation Day Festival on July 23.
“Amalgamation Day is a huge day for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh úxwumixw, which is our Squamish Nation community,” said Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams), an elected councillor and spokesperson for Squamish Nation. “Look at the time 100 years ago … with the government coming in and taking lands and resources away from our people.
“Amalgamation provided that stability and hope. This unity we talk of really protected our culture, our traditions, our
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