The Squamish Nation has approved a plan to build three affordable housing complexes on reserve land on the North Shore. "We're entering a new era of building affordable housing for Squamish people," said Khelsilem, a spokesperson and councillor for the Squamish Nation council who uses a single name. The Squamish Nation will apply for funding to build it at the end of the month. Sarah Silva, the society's CEO and a member of the Squamish Nation, said the project will promote and preserve the Squamish culture. There are currently about 1,000 people on the Squamish Nation's housing wait-list, some of whom have waited for more than 30 years to get affordable housing.

Source: CBC News August 07, 2021 16:52 UTC