General Education

Head Start Program

The Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve (AHSOR) provides and supports activities focused on early childhood learning and development for First Nation children ( 0 – 6yrs.) and their families. The program provides free transportation, nutritious meals, and culturally and developmentally appropriate learning activities.

Our programs for 2021-2022 run as follows:

• Afterschool Club – (K-5) Thursdays from 3pm – 6pm
• Infant/Toddler Group – Fridays from 12pm -2pm

K-12 Student Support

Sumas administers funding from the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) for public school students who are on our Nominal Roll.

The criteria for the Nominal Roll are:

• Students are attending a public school in grades K – 12 as of September 30.
• Students reside on Sumas First Nation Reserve land
• School Supplies 
  • If your child is a status child living on-reserve (Sumas First Nation) your child is eligible for School Supply Allowance.
• School Clothing Allowance 
  • School clothing allowance is available to Pre-School to Grade 12 Status Members of Sumas First Nation and non-Status children of Sumas First Nation parent/s. 
• Nominal Roll Students in Grades 8 – 12 are eligible for a monthly attendance allowance.

For more information please call 604-852-4041. Or Email Amber Ned at Amber.Ned@sumasfirstnation.com

Post-Secondary Funding

Sumas administers funding from the Department of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada to assist with the cost of post-secondary studies for status member students.