Construction is advancing on Sen̓áḵw, a transformative urban development led by the Squamish Nation on its ancestral lands in Vancouver, Canada. With the first three high-rises now topped out, the project marks a major milestone in one of Canada’s most ambitious Indigenous-led developments.
Located on 10.5 acres at Kits Point adjacent to Vanier Park, Sen̓áḵw will feature 11 residential high-rises ranging from 12 to 58 stories. Designed by Revery Architecture, the project is inspired by the Squamish Nation’s oral traditions and deep connection to land, offering a vision of urban living rooted in cultural continuity and environmental stewardship.
Construction progress. Photography by Graham Handford. https://senakw.com/gallery
The development is governed entirely by the Squamish Nation and delivered by Nch’ḵaỷ West, a partnership between Westbank Projects Corp. and Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation—the Nation’s economic development arm. Nch’ḵaỷ was established in 2018 to separate business operations from political governance and to drive economic opportunities for the Nation.
Sen̓áḵw reclaims a former Squamish village site and exemplifies the Nation’s self-determination and economic sovereignty. The name Nch’ḵaỷ references the Great Flood, a foundational story in which Squamish ancestors survived by tying their canoes to Mount Garibaldi—the highest peak in their territory.
With over 6,000 homes planned across the 11 high-rises, the project aims to address housing demand while reaffirming Indigenous leadership in the future of Vancouver’s urban fabric.
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