Sumas First Nation

The Sumas First Nation (Halkomelem: Sema:th[1] Sumalh or Sumas Indian Band is a band government of the Sto:lo people located in the Upper Fraser Valley region, at the community of Kilgard a.k.a. Upper Sumas, part of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.[2] They are a member government of the Sto:lo Nation tribal council.

Before 1962 they were known as Sumas (Kilgard). Other previous names include: Nicomen Slough, Somass River, Sumas Tribe. Their reserve land area covers 245.3 hectares[3] and has a population of 332.[4] The First Nation band council runs a number of businesses including Semath Industries

References
  1. Sumas First Nation website, Q&A page
  2. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada First Nation Detail
  3. http://bcafn.ca/community/sumas-first-nation/
  4. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/consulting-with-first-nations/first-nations-negotiations/first-nations-a-z-listing/sumas-first-nation


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