Squamish History Archives

The Squamish Public Library manages a digital collection of thousands of historical photographs, newspapers (1948-2001), documents, and audio recordings.

We have migrated all the existing digital historical records from two databases to a single database: BiblioBoard.

Access the Squamish History Archives here.

An archive photo from 1958 of a team rowing on Howe Sound with the Squamish Chief in the background. Available in the Squamish History Archives of the Squamish Public Library.

Curated Booklists

First Nation Legends and Stories

First and second-hand accounts of legends and stories of the Squamish Nation, including the Creation Story of the Squamish People, the meanings of many Squamish place-names, the stories and importance behind traditional foods, and conversations and stories from Squamish Chiefs and other community members.

Squamish Nation Resources

Resources, history, and interviews related to the Squamish Nation and its members, customs, traditions, and history.

Squamish and Settler History

History of colonization of Squamish by Europeans, early Squamish settlers and their lives, and the various people groups which came to Squamish after initial European contact.