Laws and Policies
Explore the laws and policies that guide the governance of the Sumas First Nation, reflecting our commitment to fairness, accountability, and the protection of our people and lands.
Background – Sumas First Nation Land Code
In 2008, Sumas Chief and Council signed a Band Council Resolution entering into a Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management with the Government of Canada. The Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management is a government-to-government agreement with Canada that allows First Nations to resume and exercise their own jurisdiction, control, and decision making over their reserve lands and resources. The Framework Agreement is a First Nation driven initiative.
Lands
Property Tax Laws
In June 2014, Sumas First Nation passed new Property Tax Laws to replace the old bylaws created under the Indian Act. These new laws are in line with the First Nation Fiscal Management Act and were approved by the First Nation Tax Commission in July 2014.
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Annual Expenditure Law |
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| SFN 2019 Annual Expenditure Law |
| SFN 2018 Annual Expenditure Law |
| SFN 2017 Annual Expenditure Law |
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SFN Property Assessment Law |
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| Sumas First Nation 2014 Property Taxation Law |
| Sumas First Nation 2014 Property Assessment Law |
Land Codes and Laws
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Additional Resources |
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| Semá:th Environmental Management Plan (2025) |
Community Conduct Laws
Governance
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Governance |
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| Governance Policy (Updated 2025) |
