Sumas First Nation (Semá:th) and the Province are taking a major step in their shared reconciliation journey through the purchase and acknowledgement of a sacred site.The Province has purchased 36 hectares of undeveloped private property in Semá:th territory. The Lightning…

Semá:th Territory, Abbotsford, BC, October 18, 2023 – Sumas First Nation (Semá:th) is is excited to announce the Grand Opening of Kilgard Business Park, a dynamic and thriving commercial hub situated at 37005 Kilgard Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2H6. This…

Semá:th Territory, Abbotsford, BC, September 27, 2023 – Sumas First Nation (Semá:th) is pleased to announce the commencement of a significant environmental initiative made possible through the PSSI Harvest Transformation Grant. In collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans…

Semá:th Territory, Abbotsford, BC, July 15, 2022 – Summer 2022 marks the third year of Sumas First Nation’s comprehensive five-year Conservation, Guardianship, and Harvest Plan. This ongoing effort is focused on the preservation and revitalization of salmon stocks, balancing interim…

Semá:th Territory, Abbotsford, BC, September 23, 2021 – This Friday, 24 September 2021, onwards, SumasFirst Nation is deploying their selective harvesting trap to target salmon in the traditional territory of S’olhTéméxw which is presently known as the Sumas River in…

Semá:th Territory, Abbotsford, BC, August 10, 2021— Today, Sumas First Nation (Semá:th) is hosting an annual Salmon Ceremony. Various Members, Chief and Council, and key stakeholders will gather together to witness monumental Cultural work. On August 3, 2021, Sumas First…

Today, Sumas First Nation (Semá:th) launches its second Conservation, Guardianship and Harvest Plan. The Semá:th Tribe had several villages situated around the former Semá:th Lake and Fraser River mainstem, and always relied on these waterways for sustenance. Historically, the community…