communications, Marketing, and media

Connecting our community through stories, media, and outreach that celebrate Sumas culture, share important updates, and strengthen our collective voice.

sharing Our Story

Innovation and professionalism rooted in tradition and integrity.

The Marketing & Communications Department is responsible for the official public communications of Sumas First Nation, along with all marketing, internal communications, brand management, graphic design, and web development. We ensure that all messaging accurately reflects the values and priorities of Semá:th while upholding cultural integrity. Through clear and consistent communication, we strengthen public understanding, support Nation priorities, and advance the interests of the Sumas First Nation in all external and internal forums.

Get in Touch With Marketing & Communications

Our team supports community engagement and shares the stories of the Semá:th people. For media or communications inquiries, please reach out—we look forward to connecting with you.

Communications Officer

Chantel Homme

chantel.homme@sumasfirstnation.com

Marketing & Communications Inquiries

communications@sumasfirstnation.com

Media Inquiries

media@sumasfirstnation.com

Sharing Our Story with Purpose

Marketing Initiatives that Strengthen Our Community Voice

Marketing Responsibilities

Our Marketing & Communications team leads digital outreach, brand stewardship, and content creation to ensure the Sumas First Nation is represented with professionalism, integrity, and cultural respect across all platforms.

Manage the Nation’s online presence, including website updates, social media content, and other online initiatives.

Maintain and protect the visual identity and brand standards of Sumas First Nation across all materials and platforms.

Develop culturally respectful and engaging promotional materials, including brochures, posters, videos, and digital content for internal & external use.

Communications Initiatives

Through strategic communications, our team manages media relations, delivers clear updates to Members, and ensures official messaging reflects the voice and values of the Semá:th Nation.

Our team is responsible for fielding media inquiries, coordinating interviews, and managing responses to public information requests.

Maintain and protect the visual identity and brand standards of Sumas First Nation across all materials and platforms.

Draft, review, and distribute public statements, press releases, and formal announcements.

Our Identity

Brand Assets That Reflect Who We Are.

Our brand assets represent the identity and values of the Semá:th Nation. From logos and visual elements to official templates and guidelines, these resources ensure consistent, respectful, and professional representation across all communications. Proper use of brand assets helps strengthen our voice, protect our identity, and share our story with integrity.

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Guiding Principles for Marketing & Communications.

Communicating history, culture, respect, and balance has been part of Semá:th life for generations. Through professional marketing & communications strategies, we’re sharing who we are, what we do, and why it matters; we are telling our stories, celebrating our achievements, and ensuring members feel informed, proud, and connected.

  • Provide information that is timely, accurate, clear, transparent, accessible, and responsive.
  • Consider a range of communication tools at our disposal and use those most appropriate to address the needs associated with each circumstance.
  • Work collaboratively across the Nation to ensure that information is thorough, factually accurate, and timely.
  • Respect the access to information and privacy rights of citizens and employees.
  • Support opportunities for engagement to inform public policy.
  • Uphold a culture of two-way communication and “communications excellence” practices.
  • Drive innovation in communication with modern and technologically sound solutions, while honouring tradition and information governance principles.