Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, Province of British Columbia

Sumas


Located on Lonzo Creek and Sumas River on 234.6 hectares; 1 reserve. The reserves were established on May 15, 1879.

The name comes from a Halkomelem word meaning "big flat opening." The Sumas band is part of the Salishan linguistic group.

General Information

Affiliation

Affiliated with Stó:lo Nation.


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