St’a7mes School - Cultural Journeys and Learning Expeditions

St’a7mes is not just a school — it is a living, breathing expression of reconciliation and relationship. We house two programs of choice:
Over time, the lines that once distinguished these programs have naturally blurred. Today, cultural learning, project-based learning, and the Skwxwú7mesh language and worldview infuse everything we do. Regardless of a student’s entry point, their journey at St’a7mes is guided by a singular core principle: "We are all connected.”

At St’a7mes, Truth and Reconciliation is not an abstract concept — it’s woven into the fabric of daily school life. Students are learning to speak the Skwxwú7mesh Language, engaging in cultural protocols, and connecting deeply with local seasonal cycles through the Skwxwú7mesh Seasonal Calendar. These teachings are not reserved for special occasions — they shape how we learn, relate, and grow together, every day.
This work benefits all learners. Indigenous students see their culture and identity reflected and celebrated, while non-Indigenous students gain meaningful insights and appreciation for the land and communities we share. In this way, we offer a truly inclusive and enriching educational experience.

If you are curious about our approach or simply want to learn more, we warmly invite you to connect with Principal Cory Hartling. Cory is always happy to meet with families and share what makes the school such an innovative, meaningful and authentic place to learn. Just send him an email to set up a visit—you’ll feel the difference the moment you walk through our doors.


- St’a7mes School Indigenous Leadership Group – Designing Playground for Sp’awk’us Feather Park
- Welcome Figure raised at Xwa'w'chayay (Porteau Cove Provincial Park)
- Squamish students connect with ancestral lands through Two-Eyed Seeing
- Squamish school reclaims its true name
- Herring Welcome Ceremony
- You Radio: A Podcast Collection from the Students of St’a7mes School
- Aya7Ayulh Chet Salmon Camp
- St’a7mes Student Film Selected as Best Documentary
