Capilano University is named after Chief Joe Capilano (1854-1910), an important leader of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples.

We respectfully acknowledge that our campuses are located on the territories of the LíỈwat, xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam), shíshálh (Sechelt), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and SəỈílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.