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Have your say in what kind of community you live in! Ways citizens of West Vancouver can get involved in meaningful and positive ways, including participation on committee and working groups and in public consultations.

Impact North Shore (formerly North Shore Multicultural Society) – Get Involved

Whether you are an established resident or a newcomer, you can become a volunteer and donate valuable time, energy, and skills to contribute to our community. Memberships and donations also support to build a harmonious and inclusive North Shore community that helps immigrants and refugees integrate successfully into life in Canada.

North Shore Community Resources – Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities with NSCR's own programs or with other North Shore agencies. NSCR also helps youth and newcomers to Canada to connect to new opportunities and skills.

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West Vancouver's official website provides current community news as well as access to council meeting agendas, bylaws, bus schedules, garbage & recycling calendars, maps, the recreational Leisure Guide, and much more.

You can also find council meeting minutes and agendas, and meeting highlights for a quick snapshot of the outcome of each week’s Council meeting. For further details, you can watch the videos or view the minutes once they are posted.

Musqueam Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation).

The official site of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation), with information about governance, lands, current events, and their social sector.

North Shore News

The North Shore's community newspaper.

Squamish Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation).

The official site of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), with access to current news and events as well as cultural and historical information.

Tsleil-Waututh Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation).

The official site of the Tseil-Waututh Nation, with information about their history, governance, businesses, lands, and community projects and events.

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A membership-based organization that provides entrepreneurs and businesses with promotional services, networking and educational opportunities, sponsorship options, and more.

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