BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sumas First Nation - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sumas First Nation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260831T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260831T203000 DTSTAMP:20260806T230435Z CREATED:20260806T230433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T230435Z UID:10114-1788199200-1788208200@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Overdose Awareness Gathering DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of cultural healing and community as we gather in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. \n\n\n\nNo registration is required. For further information\, please contact Lori.Stromquist@sumasfirstnation.com URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/overdose-awareness-gathering/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation Community Hall\, 2800 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2J2\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260119T234015Z CREATED:20260119T234013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T234015Z UID:9563-1787072400-1787083200@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Community Town Hall Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Town Hall Meeting on August 18\, 2026. **THIS IS NOT A BAND MEETING** \n\n\n\nThis Town Hall Meeting is an opportunity to gather\, but does not follow the same agenda and structure as a Band Meeting. We will be meeting from 5-8pm (dinner at 5pm) at the Sumas Community Hall. There will also be door prizes! \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or concerns\, please email Brian Jones (GM): brian.jones@sumasfirstnation.com URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/community-town-hall-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation Community Hall\, 2800 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2J2\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/aug-18-2026-town-hall-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260817T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260817T203000 DTSTAMP:20260806T225556Z CREATED:20260806T225554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T225556Z UID:10109-1786991400-1786998600@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:12 Screaming Babies Seminar DESCRIPTION:Join the SFN Healing Homes Department in the Monthly Seminars delivered by Dr. Jeanne Paul. Each seminar will offer a lecture on a specific traditional plant and what they offer to one’s health and wellness. \n\n\n\nRegister with Lyndy Silver: lyndy.silver@sumasfirstnation.com or call 604-852-4041 ext. 216 URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/12-screaming-babies-seminar/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation\, 2788 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, BC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260814T170000 DTSTAMP:20260806T214249Z CREATED:20260806T214247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T214249Z UID:10099-1786698000-1786726800@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Charity Garage Sale DESCRIPTION:Busy Bear Club Preschool Garage Sale Fundraiser! Come out and support the Busy Bear Club Preschool Garage Sale Fundraiser! All proceeds will go toward supporting our Semá:th Elders. Thursday\, August 14 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 37290 Kilgard Road\, Abbotsford \n\n\n\nIf you have clean\, gently used items you’d like to contribute\, please drop them off at the Busy Bear Club Preschool by Friday\, August 7 at 4:00 p.m.Every donation and every purchase helps make a difference. Thank you for supporting our Elders and our community—we hope to see you there! URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/charity-garage-sale/ LOCATION:Busy Bear Club Preschool\, 37290 Kilgard Road\, Abbotsford\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T225638Z CREATED:20260610T225636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T225638Z UID:9957-1786179600-1786190400@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Harvesting & Traditional Medicine Making Workshop - 2 part series DESCRIPTION:Our Healing Homes department will be hosting a 2-session workshop with Dr Jeanne Paul this summer. Classes will cover harvesting\, lectures\, and making of final product over two sessions\, focusing on plants and herbs available during the summer season. Please see the attached flyer for further details and contact Lyndy Silver to register! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealing Homes Flyer- Medicine Making (1)Download URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/harvesting-traditional-medicine-making-workshop-2-part-series-2/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation\, 2788 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, BC ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Kelly%2C Healing Homes Manager%2C Sumas First Nation":MAILTO:Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T180000 DTSTAMP:20260716T230040Z CREATED:20260625T212935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T230040Z UID:9994-1784469600-1784484000@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Canoe Journey - Semá:th host Event DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join as we welcome guests ashore on July 19th for the 2026 Canoe Journey. This one day event will be a Canoe Journey stop in our community along the Paddle to Nisqually. After the welcome guests ashore at the Barrowtown Pump Station\, we will meet at the Semá:th Soccer Field and Community Hall to share a meal and join in cultural protocol ceremony. URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/canoe-journey-semath-host-event/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation Community Hall\, 2800 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2J2\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260717T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T231405Z CREATED:20260526T013422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T231405Z UID:9812-1784275200-1786035600@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:2026 Canoe Journey: Paddle to Nisqually DESCRIPTION:Sumas First Nation’s Healing Homes department is excited to participate in the annual Canoe Journey\, Paddle to Nisqually.Registration is open to all Semá:th members. All registrants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times of the Canoe Journey.Our Canoe Journey will begin on July 17\, 2026 through to August 6\, 2026. However\, there will be some sessions to participate in prior to our departure. We ask that you attend these sessions to engage in the full experience and gain all updates prior to the trip. This will include the following: \n\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: Registration and Orientation | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2026: Regalia Making | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJune 18\, 2026: Beading | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJuly 2\, 2026: Drumming and Singing | McDonald Park\n\n\n\nJuly 17\, 2026: Beginning of the Canoe Journey\n\n\n\n\nRegistration to travel with Semá:th is mandatory. Please download one of the attached consent form/liability waivers\, all registrants under the age of 18 must have the youth form complete by a Parent/Guardian. Once the form is complete\, you can send via email to Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com\, or bring with you to the registration and orientation on June 5\, where you will receive confirmation and details to the next steps. As the travel will include crossing the United States boarder\, valid ID is required.If you would like assistance with your registration\, or would like to pick up a copy of the forms\, please visit the Healing Homes portable. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanoe Journey Important DatesDownload\n\n\n\nCanoe Journey Registration Form 2026_AdultDownload\n\n\n\nCanoe Journey Registration Form 2026_YouthDownload URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/2026-canoe-journey-paddle-to-nisqually/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation\, 2788 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, BC ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Kelly%2C Healing Homes Manager%2C Sumas First Nation":MAILTO:Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T225201Z CREATED:20260610T225112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T225201Z UID:9951-1783756800-1783785600@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Harvesting & Traditional Medicine Making Workshop - 2 part series DESCRIPTION:Our Healing Homes department will be hosting a 2-session workshop with Dr Jeanne Paul this summer. \n\n\n\nClasses will cover harvesting\, lectures\, and making of final product over two sessions\, focusing on plants and herbs available during the summer season. \n\n\n\nPlease see the attached flyer for further details and contact Lyndy Silver\, Healing Homes Coordinator\, to register! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealing Homes Flyer- Medicine Making (1)Download URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/harvesting-traditional-medicine-making-workshop-2-part-series/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation\, 2788 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, BC ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Kelly%2C Healing Homes Manager%2C Sumas First Nation":MAILTO:Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T013113Z CREATED:20260526T013111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T013113Z UID:9807-1783011600-1783020600@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:2026 Canoe Journey: Drumming and singing DESCRIPTION:Sumas First Nation’s Healing Homes department is excited to participate in the annual Canoe Journey\, Paddle to Nisqually.Registration is open to all Semá:th members. All registrants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times of the Canoe Journey.Our Canoe Journey will begin on July 17\, 2026 through to August 6\, 2026. However\, there will be some sessions to participate in prior to our departure. We ask that you attend these sessions to engage in the full experience and gain all updates prior to the trip. This will include the following: \n\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: Registration and Orientation | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2026: Regalia Making | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJune 18\, 2026: Beading | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJuly 2\, 2026: Drumming and Singing | McDonald Park\n\n\n\nJuly 17\, 2026: Beginning of the Canoe Journey\n\n\n\n\nRegistration to travel with Semá:th is mandatory. Please download one of the attached consent form/liability waivers\, all registrants under the age of 18 must have the youth form complete by a Parent/Guardian. Once the form is complete\, you can send via email to Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com\, or bring with you to the registration and orientation on June 5\, where you will receive confirmation and details to the next steps. As the travel will include crossing the United States boarder\, valid ID is required.If you would like assistance with your registration\, or would like to pick up a copy of the forms\, please visit the Sumas First Nation Health Building reception desk. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/2026-canoe-journey-drumming-and-singing/ LOCATION:McDonald Park\, 39451 No. 3 road\, ABBOTSFORD\, BC\, V3G 2G1\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Kelly%2C Healing Homes Manager%2C Sumas First Nation":MAILTO:Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064629Z CREATED:20260608T064526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T064629Z UID:9913-1782234000-1782244800@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:SRWFMP Session: Open House DESCRIPTION:SRWFMP Public Information Sessions taking place this June 2026! \n\n\n\nThe Province\, the cities of Abbotsford and Chilliwack\, and the Semá:th and Leq’á:mel First Nations have developed a comprehensive Sumas River Watershed Flood Mitigation Plan. \n\n\n\nSessions will provide an opportunity for First Nation members\, residents and business operators in Sumas Prairie to learn more about this plan and share their feedback. URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/srwfmp-session-open-house-2/ LOCATION:Clarion Hotel – Pinnacle 1 Room\, 36035 N Parallel Rd\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2C6\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260119T231455Z CREATED:20260119T231452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T231455Z UID:9547-1782234000-1782244800@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Quarterly Band Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Quarterly Band Meeting on June 23\, 2026. We will be meeting from 5-8pm (dinner at 5pm) at the Sumas Community Hall. There will also be door prizes! If you have questions or concerns\, please email Brian Jones (GM): brian.jones@sumasfirstnation.com URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/quarterly-band-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation Community Hall\, 2800 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2J2\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/June-23-2026-quarterly-band-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064323Z CREATED:20260608T064320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T064323Z UID:9908-1781956800-1781971200@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:SRWFMP Session: Open House DESCRIPTION:SRWFMP Public Information Sessions taking place this June 2026! \n\n\n\nThe Province\, the cities of Abbotsford and Chilliwack\, and the Semá:th and Leq’á:mel First Nations have developed a comprehensive Sumas River Watershed Flood Mitigation Plan. \n\n\n\nSessions will provide an opportunity for First Nation members\, residents and business operators in Sumas Prairie to learn more about this plan and share their feedback. URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/srwfmp-session-open-house/ LOCATION:Clarion Hotel – Valley Room\, 36035 N Parallel Rd\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2C6\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T012759Z CREATED:20260526T012757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T012759Z UID:9804-1781802000-1781811000@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:2026 Canoe Journey: Beading DESCRIPTION:Sumas First Nation’s Healing Homes department is excited to participate in the annual Canoe Journey\, Paddle to Nisqually.Registration is open to all Semá:th members. All registrants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times of the Canoe Journey.Our Canoe Journey will begin on July 17\, 2026 through to August 6\, 2026. However\, there will be some sessions to participate in prior to our departure. We ask that you attend these sessions to engage in the full experience and gain all updates prior to the trip. This will include the following: \n\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: Registration and Orientation | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2026: Regalia Making | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJune 18\, 2026: Beading | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJuly 2\, 2026: Drumming and Singing | McDonald Park\n\n\n\nJuly 17\, 2026: Beginning of the Canoe Journey\n\n\n\n\nRegistration to travel with Semá:th is mandatory. Please download one of the attached consent form/liability waivers\, all registrants under the age of 18 must have the youth form complete by a Parent/Guardian. Once the form is complete\, you can send via email to Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com\, or bring with you to the registration and orientation on June 5\, where you will receive confirmation and details to the next steps. As the travel will include crossing the United States boarder\, valid ID is required.If you would like assistance with your registration\, or would like to pick up a copy of the forms\, please visit the Sumas First Nation Health Building reception desk. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/2026-canoe-journey-beading/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation\, 2788 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, BC ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Kelly%2C Healing Homes Manager%2C Sumas First Nation":MAILTO:Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T064011Z CREATED:20260608T063832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T064011Z UID:9900-1781701200-1781722800@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:SRWFMP Session: Agriculture Focused Session and Open House DESCRIPTION:SRWFMP Public Information Sessions taking place this June 2026! \n\n\n\nThe Province\, the cities of Abbotsford and Chilliwack\, and the Semá:th and Leq’á:mel First Nations have developed a comprehensive Sumas River Watershed Flood Mitigation Plan. \n\n\n\nSessions will provide an opportunity for First Nation members\, residents and business operators in Sumas Prairie to learn more about this plan and share their feedback. \n\n\n\nThis section focuses on the impacts on Agriculture\, providing an open house. \n\n\n\nAgriculture Focused Session – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nOpen House – 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/srwfmp-session-agriculture-focused-session-and-open-house/ LOCATION:Semá:th Community Centre\, 2800 Sumas Mountain Rd\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2J2\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T063052Z CREATED:20260608T063049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T063052Z UID:9893-1781622000-1781636400@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:SRWFMP Session: First Nations Community Members Only DESCRIPTION:SRWFMP Public Information Sessions taking place this June 2026! \n\n\n\nThe Province\, the cities of Abbotsford and Chilliwack\, and the Semá:th and Leq’á:mel First Nations have developed a comprehensive Sumas River Watershed Flood Mitigation Plan. \n\n\n\nSessions will provide an opportunity for First Nation members\, residents and business operators in Sumas Prairie to learn more about this plan and share their feedback. \n\n\n\nThis session is for first nations community members only. URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/srwfmp-session-first-nations-community-members-only/ LOCATION:Semá:th Community Centre\, 2800 Sumas Mountain Rd\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2J2\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T012619Z CREATED:20260526T012617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T012619Z UID:9799-1781197200-1781206200@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:2026 Canoe Journey: Regalia Making DESCRIPTION:Sumas First Nation’s Healing Homes department is excited to participate in the annual Canoe Journey\, Paddle to Nisqually.Registration is open to all Semá:th members. All registrants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times of the Canoe Journey.Our Canoe Journey will begin on July 17\, 2026 through to August 6\, 2026. However\, there will be some sessions to participate in prior to our departure. We ask that you attend these sessions to engage in the full experience and gain all updates prior to the trip. This will include the following: \n\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: Registration and Orientation | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2026: Regalia Making | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJune 18\, 2026: Beading | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJuly 2\, 2026: Drumming and Singing | McDonald Park\n\n\n\nJuly 17\, 2026: Beginning of the Canoe Journey\n\n\n\n\nRegistration to travel with Semá:th is mandatory. Please download one of the attached consent form/liability waivers\, all registrants under the age of 18 must have the youth form complete by a Parent/Guardian. Once the form is complete\, you can send via email to Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com\, or bring with you to the registration and orientation on June 5\, where you will receive confirmation and details to the next steps. As the travel will include crossing the United States boarder\, valid ID is required.If you would like assistance with your registration\, or would like to pick up a copy of the forms\, please visit the Sumas First Nation Health Building reception desk. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/2026-canoe-journey-regalia-making/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation\, 2788 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, BC ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Kelly%2C Healing Homes Manager%2C Sumas First Nation":MAILTO:Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260605T193000 DTSTAMP:20260527T231326Z CREATED:20260526T011256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T231326Z UID:9784-1780678800-1780687800@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:2026 Canoe Journey: Registration and Orientation DESCRIPTION:Sumas First Nation’s Healing Homes department is excited to participate in the annual Canoe Journey\, Paddle to Nisqually. Registration is open to all Semá:th members. All registrants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times of the Canoe Journey.Our Canoe Journey will begin on July 17\, 2026 through to August 6\, 2026. However\, there will be some sessions to participate in prior to our departure. We ask that you attend these sessions to engage in the full experience and gain all updates prior to the trip. This will include the following: \n\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: Registration and Orientation | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2026: Regalia Making | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJune 18\, 2026: Beading | Healing Homes Portable (beside the Health Building)\n\n\n\nJuly 2\, 2026: Drumming and Singing | McDonald Park\n\n\n\nJuly 17\, 2026: Beginning of the Canoe Journey\n\n\n\n\nRegistration to travel with Semá:th is mandatory. Please download one of the attached consent form/liability waivers\, all registrants under the age of 18 must have the youth form complete by a Parent/Guardian. Once the form is complete\, you can send via email to Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com\, or bring with you to the registration and orientation on June 5\, where you will receive confirmation and details to the next steps. As the travel will include crossing the United States boarder\, valid ID is required. If you would like assistance with your registration\, or would like to pick up a copy of the forms\, please visit the Healing Homes portable. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com \n\n\n\nCanoe Journey Important DatesDownload\n\n\n\nCanoe Journey Registration Form 2026_AdultDownload\n\n\n\nCanoe Journey Registration Form 2026_YouthDownload URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/2026-canoe-journey-registration-and-orientation/ LOCATION:2788 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, 2788 Sumas Mountain Road ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Kelly%2C Healing Homes Manager%2C Sumas First Nation":MAILTO:Healing.Homes@sumasfirstnation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260119T233446Z CREATED:20260119T233444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T233446Z UID:9558-1779210000-1779220800@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Community Town Hall Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Town Hall Meeting on May 19\, 2026. **THIS IS NOT A BAND MEETING** \n\n\n\nThis Town Hall Meeting is an opportunity to gather\, but does not follow the same agenda and structure as a Band Meeting. We will be meeting from 5-8pm (dinner at 5pm) at the Sumas Community Hall. There will also be door prizes! \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or concerns\, please email Brian Jones (GM): brian.jones@sumasfirstnation.com URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/community-town-hall-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation Community Hall\, 2800 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2J2\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/may-19-2026-town-hall-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260203T172623Z CREATED:20260203T171831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T172623Z UID:9638-1778162400-1778176800@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:SXDL/Semá:th Career Fair DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, May 7th at the Sumas Community Hall (2800 Sumas Mountain Rd) for the Sema:th Career Fair! We’ll have in-person interview and resume writing support\, potential employers and others with available job opportunities\, door prizes\, and more! \n\n\n\nIf you would like to register to host a booth/table at the event\, please contact Dale Ganzeveld (dale.ganzeveld@sxdl.ca) URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/sxdl-semath-career-fair/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation Community Hall\, 2800 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2J2\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Event-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260106T175559Z CREATED:20260106T175555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T175559Z UID:9451-1774371600-1774382400@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Quarterly Band Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Quarterly Band Meeting on March 24\, 2026. We will be meeting from 5-8pm (dinner at 5pm) at the Sumas Community Hall. There will also be door prizes! \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or concerns\, please email Brian Jones (GM): brian.jones@sumasfirstnation.com URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/quarterly-band-meeting/ LOCATION:Sumas First Nation Community Hall\, 2800 Sumas Mountain Road\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2J2\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/App-FB-Media-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260106T001103Z CREATED:20260106T001059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T001103Z UID:9428-1773748800-1773774000@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Workshop DESCRIPTION:Epowering indigenous women to build\, grow\, and thrive in business! The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Workshop is being held in collaboration with Stó:lō Community Futures. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Sumas First Nation Admin Building Boardroom (2788 Sumas Mountain Rd)TIMES: Workshop runs from 12pm-7pm each day listed belowWORKSHOP DATES: below \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 20 OR 28 (Introduction to Entrepreneurship)\n\n\n\nFebruary 10 (Day 1: Financial Capabilities in Entrepreneurship)\n\n\n\nFebruary 17 (Day 2: Financial Capabilities in Entrepreneurship)\n\n\n\nMarch 10 (Day 1: Digital Event & Marketing Strategies)\n\n\n\nMarch 17 (Day 2: Digital Event & Marketing Strategies)\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION Spots are limited! Please contact Cynthia Robinson with Stó:lō Community Futures to register: crobinson@stolocf.ca or (604) 824-9177. URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/indigenous-women-entrepreneurship-workshop-5/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/App-FB-Media-19-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T190000 DTSTAMP:20260106T000850Z CREATED:20260106T000812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T000850Z UID:9421-1773144000-1773169200@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Workshop DESCRIPTION:Epowering indigenous women to build\, grow\, and thrive in business! The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Workshop is being held in collaboration with Stó:lō Community Futures. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Sumas First Nation Admin Building Boardroom (2788 Sumas Mountain Rd)TIMES: Workshop runs from 12pm-7pm each day listed belowWORKSHOP DATES: below \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 20 OR 28 (Introduction to Entrepreneurship)\n\n\n\nFebruary 10 (Day 1: Financial Capabilities in Entrepreneurship)\n\n\n\nFebruary 17 (Day 2: Financial Capabilities in Entrepreneurship)\n\n\n\nMarch 10 (Day 1: Digital Event & Marketing Strategies)\n\n\n\nMarch 17 (Day 2: Digital Event & Marketing Strategies)\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION Spots are limited! Please contact Cynthia Robinson with Stó:lō Community Futures to register: crobinson@stolocf.ca or (604) 824-9177. URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/indigenous-women-entrepreneurship-workshop-4/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/App-FB-Media-19-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260105T234704Z CREATED:20260105T234123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T234704Z UID:9383-1772265600-1772380800@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop Series *Weekend 2* DESCRIPTION:SCF recently hosted a successful IYE workshop series on Stólō Territory in November\, and we are pleased to be offering a free 4-day workshop\, delivered over two weekends\, for Indigenous youth who are interested in exploring entrepreneurship\, business ideas\, or self-employment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekend 1: Feb 21 & 22\, 2026Weekend 2: Feb 28 & Mar 1\, 2026Location: Katzie Health & Community Centre Gym\, 19700A Salish Road\, Pitt Meadows\, BC V3Y 2G6 \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE workshop open to all First Nations\, Metis\, and Inuit youth ages 18-39 within Sto:lo Territory. Meals\, swag\, and door prizes. See attached flyer for details on workshops. \n\n\n\nRegister now through the QR code on the attached flyer\, or contact Harley Kazonay (Business Support Officer): hkazonay@stolocf.ca OR 604-824-5104. URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/indigenous-youth-entrepreneurship-workshop-series-weekend-2/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/App-FB-Media-18-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260105T234512Z CREATED:20260105T233236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T234512Z UID:9377-1771660800-1771776000@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop Series *Weekend 1* DESCRIPTION:SCF recently hosted a successful IYE workshop series on Stólō Territory in November\, and we are pleased to be offering a free 4-day workshop\, delivered over two weekends\, for Indigenous youth who are interested in exploring entrepreneurship\, business ideas\, or self-employment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekend 1: Feb 21 & 22\, 2026 Weekend 2: Feb 28 & Mar 1\, 2026 Location: Katzie Health & Community Centre Gym\, 19700A Salish Road\, Pitt Meadows\, BC V3Y 2G6 \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE workshop open to all First Nations\, Metis\, and Inuit youth ages 18-39 within Sto:lo Territory. Meals\, swag\, and door prizes. See attached flyer for details on workshops. \n\n\n\nRegister now through the QR code on the attached flyer\, or contact Harley Kazonay (Business Support Officer): hkazonay@stolocf.ca OR 604-824-5104. URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/indigenous-youth-entrepreneurship-workshop-series/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/App-FB-Media-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260106T000213Z CREATED:20260106T000210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T000213Z UID:9408-1770724800-1770750000@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Workshop DESCRIPTION:Epowering indigenous women to build\, grow\, and thrive in business! The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Workshop is being held in collaboration with Stó:lō Community Futures. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Sumas First Nation Admin Building Boardroom (2788 Sumas Mountain Rd) TIMES: Workshop runs from 12pm-7pm each day listed below WORKSHOP DATES: below \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 20 OR 28 (Introduction to Entrepreneurship) \n\n\n\nFebruary 10 (Day 1: Financial Capabilities in Entrepreneurship) \n\n\n\nFebruary 17 (Day 2: Financial Capabilities in Entrepreneurship) \n\n\n\nMarch 10 (Day 1: Digital Event & Marketing Strategies) \n\n\n\nMarch 17 (Day 2: Digital Event & Marketing Strategies)\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION Spots are limited! Please contact Cynthia Robinson with Stó:lō Community Futures to register: crobinson@stolocf.ca or (604) 824-9177 URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/indigenous-women-entrepreneurship-workshop-2/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/App-FB-Media-19-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260107T171012Z CREATED:20260107T164926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T171012Z UID:9458-1770199200-1770217200@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:SASET Career Fair DESCRIPTION:Everyone welcome! Please join SASET (Stolo Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training) for our annual Career Fair. \n\n\n\nDate: February 4\, 2026Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Chilliwack Landing Sport Centre (45530 Spadina Ave\, Chilliwack\, BC) \n\n\n\nIf you are a company/organization that would like to join the fair in a vendor capacity\, please fill out the below registration form and complete the steps on the bottom of the form to submit. \n\n\n\n SASET Career Fair Registration Form 2026\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact SASET at +1 (604) 858-3691 or email info@saset.ca URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/saset-career-fair/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/App-FB-Media-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260106T174051Z CREATED:20260106T001843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T174051Z UID:9440-1769940000-1769961600@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Wool Tunic Making Workshop DESCRIPTION:Sumas Healing Homes is hosting a Wool Tunic Making Workshop – only 10 spots available! \n\n\n\nTo register\, please contact Lyndy Silver (Healing Homes Coordinator): lyndy.silver@sumasfirstnation.com \n\n\n\nDates & Times: Jan 31\, 10am-4pm (location TBD)Feb 1\, 10am-4pm (location TBD) URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/wool-tunic-making-workshop-2/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/App-FB-Media-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T160000 DTSTAMP:20260106T174141Z CREATED:20260106T001532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T174141Z UID:9434-1769853600-1769875200@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Wool Tunic Making Workshop DESCRIPTION:Sumas Healing Homes is hosting a Wool Tunic Making Workshop – only 10 spots available! \n\n\n\nTo register\, please contact Lyndy Silver (Healing Homes Coordinator): lyndy.silver@sumasfirstnation.com \n\n\n\nDates & Times: Jan 31\, 10am-4pm (location TBD)Feb 1\, 10am-4pm (location TBD) URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/wool-tunic-making-workshop/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/App-FB-Media-20-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T235739Z CREATED:20260105T235630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T235739Z UID:9402-1769601600-1769626800@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Indigneous Women Entrepreneurship Workshop DESCRIPTION:Epowering indigenous women to build\, grow\, and thrive in business! The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Workshop is being held in collaboration with Stó:lō Community Futures. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Sumas First Nation Admin Building Boardroom (2788 Sumas Mountain Rd) TIMES: Workshop runs from 12pm-7pm each day listed below WORKSHOP DATES: below \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 20 OR 28 (Introduction to Entrepreneurship) \n\n\n\nFebruary 10 (Day 1: Financial Capabilities in Entrepreneurship) \n\n\n\nFebruary 17 (Day 2: Financial Capabilities in Entrepreneurship) \n\n\n\nMarch 10 (Day 1: Digital Event & Marketing Strategies) \n\n\n\nMarch 17 (Day 2: Digital Event & Marketing Strategies)\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION Spots are limited! Please contact Cynthia Robinson with Stó:lō Community Futures to register: crobinson@stolocf.ca or (604) 824-9177 URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/indigneous-women-entrepreneurship-workshop/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/App-FB-Media-19-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260121T210845Z CREATED:20260119T171230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T210845Z UID:9535-1769342400-1769346000@sumasfirstnation.com SUMMARY:Community Winter Cleanup DESCRIPTION:** UPDATE ** Community Winter Cleanup. The junk removal company was unfortunately unable to help the entire community on Sunday. So we are pivoting and getting 7 garbage bins across the community delivered on Friday. We will still have people available to move items to the bin for those that sign up on SUNDAY JAN 25\, 2025. Please email Patricia or leave a message with Sandy at the health office 604-852-4041 ext. 100 or patricia.ned@sumasfirstnation.com \n\n\n\n** ORIGINAL POST BELOW ** \n\n\n\nSunday Jan 25 @ 12:00 PM (noon). Please any unwanted items at the end of your driveway by 12:00pm. We will be having a garbage collection company come by to pickup the items by 12:00 pm. \n\n\n\nNeed help? \n\n\n\nIf you need assistance moving items from your house to the end of your driveway please sign up\, and we will make sure to have someone available (contact info below). \n\n\n\nWant to help your community? \n\n\n\nIf you are willing to help people move items from their homes\, please sign up and we will contact you (contact info below). All those who help will receive an honorarium as a thank you for helping our community. ***Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs*** \n\n\n\nContact details\n\n\n\nPlease contact Patricia Ned (Health & Wellness Executive Assistant) at patricia.ned@sumasfirstnation.com if you would like to sign up to help or need assistance. \n\n\n\nCommunity Flyer URL:https://sumasfirstnation.com/events/community-winter-cleanup-2/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Website-Post-Photos-8-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR