Squamish Multicultural Day Celebrates Diversity & Community Spirit
                     Squamish Multicultural 
Day Celebrates Diversity 
& Community Spirit
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This year’s multicultural day celebration will take place at Totem Hall on Saturday, Feb. 8. 
Participants of all ages are invited to gather between 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for a day 
celebrating diversity and building community.
It all started in 1993, when a youth group called the ‘Peace Bus’ arrived in Squamish and 
spent the night at Totem Hall. Gwen Harry and Donna Billy – Elders of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh 
Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)-welcomed them with open arms. They put out a call to 
local religious groups to help with food and hospitality, and Squamish’s Multicultural Day 
was born.
Now, the day is organized by the Squamish Multifaith Association with the help of many 
local cultural and religious groups.
“The Squamish Elders, led by Gwen Harry and Donna Billy, are really the hosts that we 
are collaborating with,” said Geraldine Guilfoyle, the multifaith association’s secretary. 
“We are the guests.”

Discover how Squamish Multicultural Day brings cultures 
together with food, music, and traditions. Read full event 
highlights at 
www.squamishreporter.com/2026/01/20/community-invited-
to-squamish-multicultural-day/ 
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