The Squamish people (or in the Squamish language (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh snichim) Skwxwú7mesh , sometimes seen in English as Skwxwu7mesh (The "7" represents a glottal stop), historically transliterated as Sko-ko-mish) are an indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Archeological evidence shows they have lived in the area for more than a thousand years. In 2012, there was population of 3,893 band members registered with the Squamish Nation. Their language is the Squamish language or Sḵwx̱wú7mesh snichim, considered a part of the Coast Salish languages, and is categorized as nearly extinct with just 10 fluent speakers as of 2010. The traditional territory was in the area now called in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, and covered Point Grey as the southern border. From here, it continued