OurSquamish Placemaking Society acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) who have inhabited these lands since time immemorial.


Placemaking for a lively, sustainable, safe & healthy Squamish
OurSquamish is a community non-profit dedicated to enhancing Squamish’s urban public spaces for a lively, inclusive, sustainable, safe & healthy Squamish. Through people-driven projects, education, and advocacy, OurSquamish is committed to building equitable public spaces that support the diversity of our community.
Call for Directors
OurSquamish is seeking dedicated individuals to join its Board of Directors. As a member of our Board, you are passionate about contributing toward making Squamish a more sustainable and liveable town. As an organization, we work to support people’s ideas to enhance or improve Squamish’s urban public spaces through placemaking projects, events, advocacy, and research. Our Board, Staff, and volunteers often collaborate with other organizations, the District of Squamish, and local businesses to make these projects happen. We are looking for individuals that are interested in further supporting our work and managing the direction of our organization as it continues to grow. As a small, volunteer-led organization, it's the people and their personal interests and skills that shape what we do. We’re excited to see where you can take us!
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Fill out the form through the "ready to apply" link above and submit your application by August 31, 2022. If a phone call is more accessible to you, follow the link for instructions. We look forward to hearing from you!
What We Do
We work with other non-profit organizations, community builders, businesses and the District of Squamish to advance projects such as public furniture, shared streets, community events, and more. As an independent voice for public space, we promote creative, community-oriented urban design and foster public dialogue on important civic issues.