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 Rock site holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, serving as a repository of traditions and narratives passed down through generations.
Read the attached Official News Release for more information.
Media Contacts:
Sumas First Nation
Ida Dutt
Communications Officer
media@sumasfirstnation.com
604 996-8523
Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Media Relations
Kaitlyn.Engholm@gov.bc.ca
250 882-3316