about musqueam
building communities rooted in musqueam values
leləm̓ is a uniquely considered community developed by the Musqueam Capital Corporation. It reflects deep-rooted Musqueam values of environmental stewardship and sustainability, and a richness of community that defines the Musqueam way of life.
Musqueam Capital Corporation
Musqueam Capital Corporation (MCC) is the economic development arm of the Musqueam Indian Band, managing real estate holdings, partnerships, and the development of Musqueam lands. MCC’s mission is to contribute to building a vibrant community in Musqueam through successful economic development that will benefit the community today and for many years into the future, in ways that are in keeping with Musqueam’s values.
The Meaning of Home
For the Musqueam people, leləm̓ means “home” in their language, a word that truly embodies this place. It inspires the Musqueam way to live in which your community is truly your home, and your home is your community. Now, they invite people from all walks of life to experience the meaning of home at leləm̓.
Honour the Land
Built upon land that the Musqueam people have stood on for over 9,000 years, leləm̓ is imbued with their history and ancestry, and carries a great deal of meaning for the community. Every effort was made to preserve and protect this incredible landscape, and to honour it by weaving it into the fabric of our daily existence.
A Unique Way of Life
The Musqueam people have been building communities and an exceptionally holistic way of living for thousands of years based on respect, sustainability, altruism, and inclusiveness. Their unique way of life has informed the conception of this very special community.
Musqueam Indian Band
Although a metropolitan city has developed in the heart of Musqueam territory, the Musqueam community is strong and flourishing near the mouth of the Fraser River, with over a thousand members maintaining strong traditional and cultural beliefs. The Musqueam people traditionally used the resources the land provided for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering to maintain their livelihood. Today, the Musqueam still uses these resources for economic and traditional purposes. Community historians and educators pass on Musqueam history to the community, which has always been the way of the Musqueam people.
Our Vision