Create Makerspace Society
Create Makerspace Society is the non-profit arm of Create Makerspace, working to ensure that access to tools, space, and creative opportunity is equitable, inclusive, and community-driven in Squamish.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
Create Makerspace Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equitable access to space, tools, and materials for makers at Create Makerspace in Squamish. By providing funding for arts and culture projects and initiatives, we aim to enhance and encourage a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community of makers.
Vision
We envision a thriving maker community where creativity, cultural expression, and hands-on learning are accessible to everyone, regardless of background, identity, or economic means.
Values
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA)
- Respect for Indigenous knowledge, culture, and leadership
- Community-led creativity and collaboration
- Learning through making and skill-sharing
How We’re Structured
Create Makerspace operates through a complementary non-profit and for-profit structure. This model allows us to deliver inclusive, grant-funded programming while maintaining a sustainable creative workspace.
Create Makerspace Society (Non-Profit)
- Eligible for public and private grant funding
- Supports EDIA-focused programming and community initiatives
- Rents space from Create Makerspace Workshop Inc.
- Subject to the BC Societies Act
- Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors
Create Makerspace Workshop Inc. (For-Profit)
- Manages memberships, classes, commissions, and daily operations
- Leases warehouse space and owns tools and equipment
- Employs instructors and staff
- Not eligible for many public grant programs
- Governed by shareholders
Programs We’ve Delivered
- Paddle Carving with Art Harry (Squamish Nation) — funded by Squamish Arts
- Queer Old Souls’ Woodworking — funded by a private donor
- Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Snichim Tiles — a language revitalization project funded by a private donor
- Youth Open House — funded by a Bear’s Den grant from the Squamish Youth Council
Upcoming Programs (Funded)
- Indigenous Elder–Led Workshop Series — delivered in partnership with the Cheakamus Foundation and funded by a generous grant from the Audain Foundation
- Kids Woodworking and Pottery Programs — funded by the Audain Foundation
Looking Ahead to 2026
In 2026, Create Makerspace Society plans to expand access and deepen community partnerships through the following initiatives:
- Programming for newcomers and refugees in partnership with the Squamish Welcome Centre
- Art Installation School — planned application to the Squamish Arts Grant (2026)
- Application to the BC Gaming Grant
- Development of long-term corporate sponsorships
Support Our Work
Your support helps remove financial and systemic barriers to making. Donations and sponsorships directly fund inclusive programming, materials, and community-led projects at Create Makerspace.
We welcome individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation partnerships.
Donate or Partner With UsCreate Makerspace Society is a registered non-profit society in British Columbia.
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