In 2001 the Squamish Nation completed a landuse plan for their territory, designating several areas, including the Upper Elaho and Sims Valleys that are declared Wild Spirit Places or Kwa kwayex welh-aynexws. Interfor has subsequently ceased logging in the Wild Spirit Places out of respect. This paper describes Wild Spirit Places and what you can do to make sure they live on for our children's children and beyond.

Kwa Kwayexwelh-Aynexws: Wild Spirit Places

Wilderness Committee Educational Report Vol.24 - No.06, Summer 2005

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Raising our voices

A British author wrote in 1839 that the pen is mightier than the sword. These days your pen can be mightier than chainsaws and bulldozers – if you take the time to use it. Use your pen today to help save the Wild Spirit Places. Write the provincial government to let them know how you feel about them providing legal recognition for the seven Squamish Nation Wild Spirit Places so that they will remain protected for all time.

    BC Premier Gordon Campbell
    Mail: Legislative Buildings, Victoria BC V8V 1X4
    Email: premier@gov.bc.ca
    Phone: (250) 387-0087

We would appreciate a copy of your letter sent to:
Chief Bill Williams, Squamish Nation, PO Box 86131, North Vancouver, BC V7L 4J5

For more information:

On the Squamish Nation landuse plan: www.squamish.net

On Canada’s threatened wilderness and wildlife: www.wildernesscommittee.org