Events

Stay informed with the latest news, updates, and official announcements from Sumas First Nation. Here, you’ll find important stories, community milestones, and information about ongoing initiatives.

  • Sts’elemoqw Residential School Thrivers Society: Truth & Reconciliation Event

    Please join us on September 29th for a Truth & Reconciliation Event hosted by the Sts’elemoqw Residential School Thrivers Society. Special thanks to Beatrice Silver for her work organizing and arranging this event. DATE: September 29TIME: 11am - 6pmLOCATION: Sumas First Nation Community Hall We will have catered lunch and dinner available for all attendees....

  • Stetís ímexstowx Gathering

    SAVE THE DATE for the third annual Stetís ímexstowx Gathering on September 30th, 2025!  Stetís ímexstowx means “walk beside us” in the beautiful Halq’eméylem language. Our local civic organizations have united around Thunderbird Square with a common goal – to create a space for learning and understanding. We’re walking together to share learning opportunities for...

  • Lightning Rock Celebration

    We warmly invite you to join the community on Sunday, October 19, 2025, for the long-awaited Lightning Rock Celebration. This event honours the formal return of the Lightning Rock site to the Semá:th. Please join us as we come together to honour and commemorate this historic milestone for the Nation. Photographers and videographers, in addition...

  • Town Hall Meeting

    Sumas First Nation Community Hall 2800 Sumas Mountain Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

    Please join us for our Town Hall Meeting on November 18, 2025. **THIS IS NOT A BAND MEETING** This Town Hall Meeting is an opportunity to gather, but does not...

  • Sumas Elders Christmas Lunch

    Clarion Hotel Abbotsford 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

    Please join us December 3 for our annual Elders Christmas Lunch! To join, please RSVP with Barb Kelly (Youth, Elder, and Cultural Coordinator): barb.kelly@sumasfirstnation.com

  • Christmas Market

    Sumas First Nation Community Hall 2800 Sumas Mountain Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

    Christmas Market - Baked Goods & Craft Sale WHEN: Dec 6, 10 am - 4 pm WHERE: Sumas First Nation Community Hall DETAILS: Community breakfast @ 10am, market sale @ 11 am. RSVP a table with Alana James: alana.james@sumasfirstnation.com

  • Wool Skirts & Tunic Making

    Wool Skirt & Tunic Making Workshop: only 10 spots available! Dec 6: SFN Portable Dec 7: Community Hall Both days 10:00 am - 4:00 pm To register: please email Lyndy Silver (Healing Homes Coordinator): lyndy.silver@sumasfirstnation.com

  • Diabetes Project w/ Dr. Jeanne Paul

    Sumas First Nation Community Hall 2800 Sumas Mountain Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

    Diabetes Project with Dr. Jeanne Paul - Register Now! DATE: Dec 9 (tentative)TIME: 7-9pm LOCATION: TBA Sumas invites all community members who are living with Type 2 Diabetes or Hypoglycemia...

  • Lunch with Lyndy

    Sumas First Nation Community Hall 2800 Sumas Mountain Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

    Please join us at the Sumas Community Hall for Lunch with Lyndy! Open to anyone in need of a hot meal. If you have questions, please contact Lyndy Silver (Healing...

  • Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Workshop

    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. LOCATION: Sumas First Nation Admin Building...

  • Produce Day

    Produce Day: fresh fruit & veggies for members. Monthly produce hamper. This is open to ON and OFF reserve members while supplies last. This will be set up for you to choose and pack your own hampers. If you can't make it, you can request a family member to pack a hamper for you. Please...

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