Sumas First Nation

E-Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2020

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February 29 – March 8, 2020

Canadian Armed Forces

1 Combat Engineer Regiment, PO Box 10500, Station

Forces, Edmonton AB, T5J4J5

Canadian Armed Forces

From February 29 – March 8, 2020 the Canadian

Armed Forces will be carrying out an exercise that

employs temporary bridging assets and inflatable

boats in the vicinity of Chilliwack, BC. The

purpose of the exercise is to practice mobility

support. Please contact Jonathan at 604- 852-4041

ex. 226 if you require more details.

NOTIFICATION: Military

Training Exercise Near

Chilliwack

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What We’ve Been Up To This Month!

Take a look at some highlights!

We’re working hard on land reclamation, harm reduction, climate change, government to government relations, and more.

STSA Strategic Engagement Agreement G2G Sxótsaqel Naming Ceremony

Leqa:mel Mathexwi Sema:th Return of Mission Lands

Naloxone Training

Let’s Talk Climate Change Dr. Tim Cooper, UFV

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Spring Burning

Sunday March 1st

3PM

Long House Sumas First Nation

2788 Sumas Mountain Rd

Abbotsford BC

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Attention Youth Aged 15-18:

Customer Service Training Week

March 16 – 20

@ Sumas First Nation!

👩🏽‍🍳 Prepare for Customer Service Work

✍️ Receive Industry Qualifications

🥗 Enjoy Provided Lunch and Snacks

Please Call 604-858-3691 to Register

Note: Must have SIN to participate

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Have you ever thought about applying for the Secured Certificate of Indian Status Card (SCIS) But unsure how? This is what is required below:

• 2 recent Canadian Size passport photos

• 1 piece of valid picture ID the following examples can be used:

• Driver’s License

• BC Identification

• BC Services Card

• Passport

• Card is valid for 10 years

• Machine readable-zone, simply swiping at the border instead of

manually entering info

Call 604-824-3268 or 1-800-565-6004 and make an appointment to get started. The process only takes 8-12 weeks to get your new card in the mail.

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Out of Status Cards Until Approximately the week of March 16, 2020

Please ensure you have correct ID Leona Sam – Indian Registry Administrator (IRA)

Debra Combes, Assistant, IRA (604(824) 3268 or 1 800 565 1004

Please ensure you have the correct Identification (Mandatory – ISC policy)

➢ 16 and Older: Two pieces of Valid original ID, one with a photo

➢ 15 and Under:

o Parent applying: Two pieces of Valid original ID, one with a photo

o Child requires either their Original Birth Certificate (Long or short) or BC

Service Card.

➢ Fee: $3.00

The Bands that I administer the Indian Registry Program are: Aitchelitz (558) Leq’a:mel (579) Cheam (584) Matsqui (565) Skawahlook (582) Shxw’ow’hamel (587) Skowkale (571) Shxwha:y Village (570) Soowahlie (572) Sumas (578) Popkum (585) Kwaw Kwaw Apilt (580) Tzeachten (575) Yakweakwioose (576)

These are the only Bands that I will issue Indian Status Cards to. No exceptions! All Other First Nations please contact your own Band or Indigenous Service Canada (ISC) office in Vancouver 1 (800) 665-9320

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