Semá:th (Sumas First Nation)
@sumasfirstnation.bsky.social
The Semá:th people are known as the fierce wolf people and are a part of the larger Stό:lō Nation. We are located near Abbotsford, BC, where we have been since time immemorial.
Happy Halloween from Sumas! 🎃 👻
Last night staff and members got together for a guided paint night and treats, hosted by Alana James and Terri Johnston, two of our staff.
Thank you ladies for the fun evening and our new extra-spooky paintings!
#happyhalloween
Last night staff and members got together for a guided paint night and treats, hosted by Alana James and Terri Johnston, two of our staff.
Thank you ladies for the fun evening and our new extra-spooky paintings!
#happyhalloween
October 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Happy Halloween from Sumas! 🎃 👻
Last night staff and members got together for a guided paint night and treats, hosted by Alana James and Terri Johnston, two of our staff.
Thank you ladies for the fun evening and our new extra-spooky paintings!
#happyhalloween
Last night staff and members got together for a guided paint night and treats, hosted by Alana James and Terri Johnston, two of our staff.
Thank you ladies for the fun evening and our new extra-spooky paintings!
#happyhalloween
We're excited to share more coverage on the Lightning Rock Celebration from our friends at APTN.
Watch now to see more interviews with community members and leadership, and additional footage from the celebration day.
WATCH:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxSi7mFZ7R4
Watch now to see more interviews with community members and leadership, and additional footage from the celebration day.
WATCH:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxSi7mFZ7R4
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October 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We're excited to share more coverage on the Lightning Rock Celebration from our friends at APTN.
Watch now to see more interviews with community members and leadership, and additional footage from the celebration day.
WATCH:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxSi7mFZ7R4
Watch now to see more interviews with community members and leadership, and additional footage from the celebration day.
WATCH:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxSi7mFZ7R4
Yesterday, on October 19, Semá:th celebrated a historic moment - the return of the sacred Lightning Rock site earlier this year to our Nation.
WATCH HERE: globalnews.ca/video/114852...
WATCH HERE: globalnews.ca/video/114852...
Sumas First Nation celebrates return of sacred site | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Sumas First Nation celebrates return of sacred site Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
October 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Yesterday, on October 19, Semá:th celebrated a historic moment - the return of the sacred Lightning Rock site earlier this year to our Nation.
WATCH HERE: globalnews.ca/video/114852...
WATCH HERE: globalnews.ca/video/114852...
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Series partners (2/4): Sumas First Nation @sumasfirstnation.bsky.social | CRITFC (Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission)| Henry’s Fork Foundation | Northwest Treaty Tribes @nwtreatytribes.org | Woodwell Climate Research Center @woodwellclimate.bsky.social | Chestnut Carbon
August 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Series partners (2/4): Sumas First Nation @sumasfirstnation.bsky.social | CRITFC (Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission)| Henry’s Fork Foundation | Northwest Treaty Tribes @nwtreatytribes.org | Woodwell Climate Research Center @woodwellclimate.bsky.social | Chestnut Carbon
We are delighted to announce that the Content With Purpose x American Fisheries Society series "Tomorrow's Catch: Securing Our Future Fisheries" is live!
🐟 Watch SFN's Films here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
ℹ️ Learn more about the Weir Program: sumasfirstnation.com/about-sumas-...
🐟 Watch SFN's Films here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
ℹ️ Learn more about the Weir Program: sumasfirstnation.com/about-sumas-...
Reviving Traditional Fishing Weirs and Reestablishing Sovereignty
Discover how the Semá:th (Sumas First Nation) are reintroducing fishing practices banned under colonial policies to responsibly harvest salmon and uphold Indigenous rights in British Columbia.
contentwithpurpose.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
We are delighted to announce that the Content With Purpose x American Fisheries Society series "Tomorrow's Catch: Securing Our Future Fisheries" is live!
🐟 Watch SFN's Films here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
ℹ️ Learn more about the Weir Program: sumasfirstnation.com/about-sumas-...
🐟 Watch SFN's Films here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
ℹ️ Learn more about the Weir Program: sumasfirstnation.com/about-sumas-...
On June 17, the LMS Society (Leq’á:mel, Máthxwi, and Semá:th First Nations) celebrated the finalization of the Í:xel Sq’eq’ó (Together We Paddle) Agreement.
For more photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...
For more info, click here: sumasfirstnation.com/press-releas...
For more photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...
For more info, click here: sumasfirstnation.com/press-releas...
June 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
On June 17, the LMS Society (Leq’á:mel, Máthxwi, and Semá:th First Nations) celebrated the finalization of the Í:xel Sq’eq’ó (Together We Paddle) Agreement.
For more photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...
For more info, click here: sumasfirstnation.com/press-releas...
For more photos, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...
For more info, click here: sumasfirstnation.com/press-releas...
PRESS RELEASE: Community members invited to celebrate the Í:xel Sq’eq’ó (Together We Paddle) agreement
Read the joint press release from Leq’á:mel, Máthxwi, Semá:th, and the City of Mission regarding our upcoming Land-Back Celebration.
READ NOW: sumasfirstnation.com/.../communit...
Read the joint press release from Leq’á:mel, Máthxwi, Semá:th, and the City of Mission regarding our upcoming Land-Back Celebration.
READ NOW: sumasfirstnation.com/.../communit...
June 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Community members invited to celebrate the Í:xel Sq’eq’ó (Together We Paddle) agreement
Read the joint press release from Leq’á:mel, Máthxwi, Semá:th, and the City of Mission regarding our upcoming Land-Back Celebration.
READ NOW: sumasfirstnation.com/.../communit...
Read the joint press release from Leq’á:mel, Máthxwi, Semá:th, and the City of Mission regarding our upcoming Land-Back Celebration.
READ NOW: sumasfirstnation.com/.../communit...
Sumas First Nation is delighted to share some highlights from our Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair!
The Sumas First Nation Emergency Preparedness Fair is an annual event held to offer education and awareness about emergency preparedness.
The Sumas First Nation Emergency Preparedness Fair is an annual event held to offer education and awareness about emergency preparedness.
Sumas First Nation Emergency Preparedness Fair: May 9, 2025
The Sumas First Nation Emergency Preparedness Fair is an annual event held to offer education and awareness about emergency preparedness and emergency respon...
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June 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Sumas First Nation is delighted to share some highlights from our Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair!
The Sumas First Nation Emergency Preparedness Fair is an annual event held to offer education and awareness about emergency preparedness.
The Sumas First Nation Emergency Preparedness Fair is an annual event held to offer education and awareness about emergency preparedness.
We're joining #MooseHideCampaignDay on May 15 – taking action on this day and every day to see an end to violence towards women and children. Register and share!
www.moosehidecampaign.ca/campaignday
#MooseHideCampaignDay #MooseHideCampaign
#MooseHideMomentum #FastToEndViolence
#Reconciliation
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#MooseHideCampaignDay #MooseHideCampaign
#MooseHideMomentum #FastToEndViolence
#Reconciliation
May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We're joining #MooseHideCampaignDay on May 15 – taking action on this day and every day to see an end to violence towards women and children. Register and share!
www.moosehidecampaign.ca/campaignday
#MooseHideCampaignDay #MooseHideCampaign
#MooseHideMomentum #FastToEndViolence
#Reconciliation
www.moosehidecampaign.ca/campaignday
#MooseHideCampaignDay #MooseHideCampaign
#MooseHideMomentum #FastToEndViolence
#Reconciliation
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Dalton Silver has been re-elected as @sumasfirstnation.bsky.social chief - www.abbynews.com/local-news/d...
Dalton Silver re-elected as Sumas First Nation chief
Silver continues in role he has served since 2004, two new councillors earn seats
www.abbynews.com
May 1, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Dalton Silver has been re-elected as @sumasfirstnation.bsky.social chief - www.abbynews.com/local-news/d...
War canoe training is in full swing! 💪
Our teams have been diligently training since early April; this weekend, races begin.
For more information on joining a war canoe training group, click here: sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/u...
Our teams have been diligently training since early April; this weekend, races begin.
For more information on joining a war canoe training group, click here: sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/u...
May 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
War canoe training is in full swing! 💪
Our teams have been diligently training since early April; this weekend, races begin.
For more information on joining a war canoe training group, click here: sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/u...
Our teams have been diligently training since early April; this weekend, races begin.
For more information on joining a war canoe training group, click here: sumasfirstnation.com/wp-content/u...
Special moments from our Swearing-In Ceremony for Chief & Council (April 23, 2025).
More photos coming soon!
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More photos coming soon!
#sumasfirstnation #semathfirstnation #coastsalish #stolo #firstnations #firstnationscanada #firstnationshistory #indigenoushistory #canadianindigenous
May 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Special moments from our Swearing-In Ceremony for Chief & Council (April 23, 2025).
More photos coming soon!
#sumasfirstnation #semathfirstnation #coastsalish #stolo #firstnations #firstnationscanada #firstnationshistory #indigenoushistory #canadianindigenous
More photos coming soon!
#sumasfirstnation #semathfirstnation #coastsalish #stolo #firstnations #firstnationscanada #firstnationshistory #indigenoushistory #canadianindigenous
SPOTLIGHT: 2025 Indigenous Role Model Achievement - Kianna McNeil
Congratulations to Semá:th member Kianna McNeil, who was recently recognized by the Abbotsford School District as an Indigenous Role Model!
Congrats, Kianna!
Congratulations to Semá:th member Kianna McNeil, who was recently recognized by the Abbotsford School District as an Indigenous Role Model!
Congrats, Kianna!
April 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
SPOTLIGHT: 2025 Indigenous Role Model Achievement - Kianna McNeil
Congratulations to Semá:th member Kianna McNeil, who was recently recognized by the Abbotsford School District as an Indigenous Role Model!
Congrats, Kianna!
Congratulations to Semá:th member Kianna McNeil, who was recently recognized by the Abbotsford School District as an Indigenous Role Model!
Congrats, Kianna!
Abbotsford, BC, March 31st, 2024 – Sumas First Nation (Semá:th) and the Province are strengthening their relationship through the return of the sacred Lightning Rock site.
Read the full press release here: sumasfirstnation.com/press-releas...
Read the full press release here: sumasfirstnation.com/press-releas...
Sacred Land Returned to Semá:th : Sumas First Nation
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April 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Abbotsford, BC, March 31st, 2024 – Sumas First Nation (Semá:th) and the Province are strengthening their relationship through the return of the sacred Lightning Rock site.
Read the full press release here: sumasfirstnation.com/press-releas...
Read the full press release here: sumasfirstnation.com/press-releas...
The City of Abbotsford has launched a call for proposals for a new video project on authenticity in Indigenous business.
Questions? Please contact Carilynn Siemens: csiemens@abbotsford.ca OR indigenousrelations@abbotsford.ca
Questions? Please contact Carilynn Siemens: csiemens@abbotsford.ca OR indigenousrelations@abbotsford.ca
February 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The City of Abbotsford has launched a call for proposals for a new video project on authenticity in Indigenous business.
Questions? Please contact Carilynn Siemens: csiemens@abbotsford.ca OR indigenousrelations@abbotsford.ca
Questions? Please contact Carilynn Siemens: csiemens@abbotsford.ca OR indigenousrelations@abbotsford.ca
NEWS: Over the past few months, photojournalist Amy Romer captured the story of Sumas First Nation's fish weir project, spearheaded by our Natural Resources Dept. and supported by key Sumas First Nation members and councillors.
Read the article here on The Narwhal: thenarwhal.ca/fish-weirs-s...
Read the article here on The Narwhal: thenarwhal.ca/fish-weirs-s...
January 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
NEWS: Over the past few months, photojournalist Amy Romer captured the story of Sumas First Nation's fish weir project, spearheaded by our Natural Resources Dept. and supported by key Sumas First Nation members and councillors.
Read the article here on The Narwhal: thenarwhal.ca/fish-weirs-s...
Read the article here on The Narwhal: thenarwhal.ca/fish-weirs-s...
On Tuesday we had a community workshop making cedar boxes!
Boxes came in a "kit" with some pre-engraved designs; participants worked with this kit to create a lovely, traditional keepsake.
Special thanks to our Healing Homes Department and Community Support Worker for organizing this fun event.
Boxes came in a "kit" with some pre-engraved designs; participants worked with this kit to create a lovely, traditional keepsake.
Special thanks to our Healing Homes Department and Community Support Worker for organizing this fun event.
December 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM
On Tuesday we had a community workshop making cedar boxes!
Boxes came in a "kit" with some pre-engraved designs; participants worked with this kit to create a lovely, traditional keepsake.
Special thanks to our Healing Homes Department and Community Support Worker for organizing this fun event.
Boxes came in a "kit" with some pre-engraved designs; participants worked with this kit to create a lovely, traditional keepsake.
Special thanks to our Healing Homes Department and Community Support Worker for organizing this fun event.
Last night, we held our Lands Advisory Committee Meeting, celebrating our accomplishments for the year thus far. We enjoyed our 10th meeting of 2024!
Our LAC is a dedicated group that puts in the work and helps guide difficult decisions. Wishing our LAC a safe and joyful winter break! ☃️
Our LAC is a dedicated group that puts in the work and helps guide difficult decisions. Wishing our LAC a safe and joyful winter break! ☃️
December 11, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Last night, we held our Lands Advisory Committee Meeting, celebrating our accomplishments for the year thus far. We enjoyed our 10th meeting of 2024!
Our LAC is a dedicated group that puts in the work and helps guide difficult decisions. Wishing our LAC a safe and joyful winter break! ☃️
Our LAC is a dedicated group that puts in the work and helps guide difficult decisions. Wishing our LAC a safe and joyful winter break! ☃️
First Nations Health Authority is looking for youth speakers with lived experience involving the Toxic Drug Crisis to speak at an event in February
**Honoraria provided for each speaker**
Please see the attached flyer for all details. To register for speaking, please contact fsevents@fnha.ca
**Honoraria provided for each speaker**
Please see the attached flyer for all details. To register for speaking, please contact fsevents@fnha.ca
December 10, 2024 at 10:00 PM
First Nations Health Authority is looking for youth speakers with lived experience involving the Toxic Drug Crisis to speak at an event in February
**Honoraria provided for each speaker**
Please see the attached flyer for all details. To register for speaking, please contact fsevents@fnha.ca
**Honoraria provided for each speaker**
Please see the attached flyer for all details. To register for speaking, please contact fsevents@fnha.ca
NEWS: Good Samaritan Returns Semá:th Fishing Artifacts to Sumas First Nation
Click this article on our website to see more photos and read more about how we ended up with these historic fishing tools, likely from the early 20th century: sumasfirstnation.com/community-ne...
Click this article on our website to see more photos and read more about how we ended up with these historic fishing tools, likely from the early 20th century: sumasfirstnation.com/community-ne...
December 9, 2024 at 10:55 PM
NEWS: Good Samaritan Returns Semá:th Fishing Artifacts to Sumas First Nation
Click this article on our website to see more photos and read more about how we ended up with these historic fishing tools, likely from the early 20th century: sumasfirstnation.com/community-ne...
Click this article on our website to see more photos and read more about how we ended up with these historic fishing tools, likely from the early 20th century: sumasfirstnation.com/community-ne...
Sumas First Nation was represented at the inaugural B.C. Salmon Recovery & Resilience Conference this week by our Governance and Natural Resources Manager, Natasha Youngchief, and our Aquatic Biologist, Kira Sawatzky.
Thank you to our Natural Resources team for the work that you do!
Thank you to our Natural Resources team for the work that you do!
December 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Sumas First Nation was represented at the inaugural B.C. Salmon Recovery & Resilience Conference this week by our Governance and Natural Resources Manager, Natasha Youngchief, and our Aquatic Biologist, Kira Sawatzky.
Thank you to our Natural Resources team for the work that you do!
Thank you to our Natural Resources team for the work that you do!
Stó:lō Community Futures is hiring a Student Administrative Clerk!
See the attached image for full position details.
Application Deadline: December 4th, 2024.
To apply: email your resume and cover letter to bhill@stolocf.ca
See the attached image for full position details.
Application Deadline: December 4th, 2024.
To apply: email your resume and cover letter to bhill@stolocf.ca
November 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Stó:lō Community Futures is hiring a Student Administrative Clerk!
See the attached image for full position details.
Application Deadline: December 4th, 2024.
To apply: email your resume and cover letter to bhill@stolocf.ca
See the attached image for full position details.
Application Deadline: December 4th, 2024.
To apply: email your resume and cover letter to bhill@stolocf.ca
Attention Students: Applications for the 2024 FNIGC National Student Bursary closing tomorrow (Nov. 29, 12:00 PM PST)
Learn more about the bursary here: https://buff.ly/4ePSxwL
Start your application here: https://buff.ly/4eWZz2N
Learn more about the bursary here: https://buff.ly/4ePSxwL
Start your application here: https://buff.ly/4eWZz2N
November 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Attention Students: Applications for the 2024 FNIGC National Student Bursary closing tomorrow (Nov. 29, 12:00 PM PST)
Learn more about the bursary here: https://buff.ly/4ePSxwL
Start your application here: https://buff.ly/4eWZz2N
Learn more about the bursary here: https://buff.ly/4ePSxwL
Start your application here: https://buff.ly/4eWZz2N
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation (KGASF) is accepting applications!
More information on the focus or our awards is found here: https://buff.ly/3APBj4Z.
Applicants must follow the instructions on the KGASF website: https://buff.ly/410Y0Of.
More information on the focus or our awards is found here: https://buff.ly/3APBj4Z.
Applicants must follow the instructions on the KGASF website: https://buff.ly/410Y0Of.
Scholarship - Eligibility • Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation
The Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation (KGASF) provides scholarships to enrolled members of U.S. federally recognized Tribes and members of First Nations recognized by Canada.
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November 27, 2024 at 9:00 PM
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation (KGASF) is accepting applications!
More information on the focus or our awards is found here: https://buff.ly/3APBj4Z.
Applicants must follow the instructions on the KGASF website: https://buff.ly/410Y0Of.
More information on the focus or our awards is found here: https://buff.ly/3APBj4Z.
Applicants must follow the instructions on the KGASF website: https://buff.ly/410Y0Of.
Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation had the privilege of attending a full-day talk with Dr. Gabor Maté on November 27th.
Special thanks to our Healing Homes Department for organizing this talk!
Special thanks to our Healing Homes Department for organizing this talk!
November 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation had the privilege of attending a full-day talk with Dr. Gabor Maté on November 27th.
Special thanks to our Healing Homes Department for organizing this talk!
Special thanks to our Healing Homes Department for organizing this talk!