Hiy̓ám̓ Housing is not just building homes they’re strengthening the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation’s economy and supporting pathways to prosperity.

The Sheykwáw̓txw (Clam House) development is a one hundred thirty-seven million dollar project that will include significant opportunities for Squamish participation through cultural expression, employment, contracting opportunities, and training.

Through an Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP), Hiy̓ám̓ Housing’s Sheykwáw̓txw development project is expected to provide business and training opportunities to Squamish People. The IPP is a collaboration between Hiy̓ám̓ Housing, Nch’ḵay̓, Squamish Nation’s Sts’its’áp’new̓as (Employment & Future Skills) and Nexw7áýstwaý (Training and Trades Centre), and Ventana Construction.

“This partnership will create meaningful economic development opportunities for Squamish People’s businesses, as well as employment opportunities that support skills development and provide benefits to community over the long-term,” said Sarah Silva, CEO of Hiy̓ám̓ Housing.

Part of the procurement process for the Sheykwáw̓txw development project is an upcoming Bidder’s Meeting for all invited contractors, including Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation community businesses and contractors who have been endorsed through the Nch’ú7mut Endorsed Business Registry.

The Bidders Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 27, at the Lynn Creek Community Recreation Centre.

A Bidders Meeting provides an opportunity to learn and ask questions about the project, the tender process, and information bidders are required to provide as part of their bid submission in accordance with the project’s IPP.

Squamish Nation businesses interested in participating in the Bidders Meeting are encouraged to contact Daniel Chen at dchen@ventanaconstruction.com to register.

For more information about the Sheykwáw̓txw development, please email communications@hiyamhousing.com

Sheykwáw̓txw (Clam House) is a 203-unit building development on North Vancouver’s Orwell Street. It will provide homes for almost 500 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People. It will be built on land where the Ch’ích’élxwi7kw village once stood and is projected to take two and half years to complete. With this timeline, it will be about two years before tenant applications for Sheykwáw̓txw’ are available.