Cheam First Nation

06/02/2026

Please Join us June 26 at 6am

06/01/2026

Fathers Day Catering Bid

06/01/2026

POSTPONED - The next Townhall meeting & Financial Certificate celebration has been postponed to June 10, 2026 under the Cedar Hat. Looking forward to seeing you there.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Postponed - The Environmental Departments drop in session scheduled for today has been postponed to June 25

05/28/2026

Today, concrete is being placed for Cheam's new Hockey Box and Basketball Court bringing this exciting community project one step closer to completion.

Construction of the boards is expected to begin in about two weeks, and we are aiming to have the facility completed by early July.
This new space will create more opportunities for youth, families, and community members to gather, play, and enjoy outdoor recreation together.
Stay tuned for updates and details about the grand opening.

05/28/2026

Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 Canoe Journey (July 16th – 31st). Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible experience!

✅ Sign up today by:
* Scanning the QR code
* Accessing the Google form
* Visiting the Band Office

⏰ Registration closes June 5th – be sure to secure your spot before the deadline!

Having trouble accessing the info? Try:

Check out this Poster (US) designed by Cheam Communications.

05/28/2026

**AMENDED – FISHING OPENING**

Please find attached an AMMENDED licence for the APM First Nations from May 30-31.

Set Net:
Start: Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 6PM
End: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 9AM
Details: Set Net

Gillnet, Set, River
PORT MANN BRIDGET TO MISSION; MISSION BRIDGET TO HARRISON RIVER; HARRISON TO HOPE; HOPE TO SAWMILL CREEK

AMMENDED Drift Net:
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 9AM
Times: 2pm to 7pm
Details: Subarea 5 and Subarea 5 for Sumas First Nation only

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 9AM
Times: 2pm to 7pm
Details: Subarea 3 and Subarea 4 for Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations only

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 9AM
Times: 6am to 11am
Details: Subarea 4 to Subarea 11 includes All communities identified in the licence except Sumas, Katzie and Kwantlen First Nation.

Gillnet, Drift
PORT MANN BRIDGET TO MISSION; MISSION BRIDGET TO HARRISON RIVER; HARRISON TO HOPE; HOPE TO SAWMILL CREEK
Reminder:
The Fishery is limited to the harvest of Chinook Salmon.
No person shall retain or possess non-target species including sockeye, wild coho, Steelhead, or Sturgeon.

05/26/2026

📢 Community Notice: FN FSC Eulachon Licenses 📢

05/25/2026

🎬 Join us for this must see award-winning short documentary!

Fierce and passionate individuals are taking audacious measures to save a planet in crisis. The Rewilders is a visually spectacular short documentary following pioneering conservationists on three continents, each working to rewild iconic species like jaguar, elephant, bison and salmon. The impact of their efforts is galvanizing a global movement, one species and one landscape at a time.

🎥 This is a film showcases people who highly value what sustains life across three continents, rewilding habitats for keystone species like Pacific salmon, jaguars, elephants and bison. It includes the transformation of Gill Bar to St’óqweleqw, a critical habitat for salmon, sturgeon and wildlife. This was Pelólxw Tribe led using the best of Indigenous and western science, and an intergenerational force.

🎥 Marlene Rodgers, Director and Kyle Gunther, Producer/Executive Director of the film will be there!

🎥 Master of Ceremonies: Trevor McDonald, Executive Director, The Downtown Chilliwack Business Improvement Association

🎥 Panel Discussion Moderator: Eryne Croquet, Senior Agrologist and geoscientist with Statlu Environmentalist Consulting

🎥 Panelists: Elia Marie Lockhart, Councillor with Sqwá First Nation; Roxanna Kooistra, Environment Manager, Cheam First Nation; Jason Lum, Three-Term Councillor, Chilliwack Municipality; Steve Clegg, Land Stewardship Manager, S.A.Y. Lands Office; Eddie Gardner, Sqwá First Nation Elder.

🎥 Bios: A variety of Information tables will be set up in the lobby by local organizations and agencies who are active in restoration projects in our area, such as: Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance, Alongside Consulting, Pelólxw Tribe, S’ólh Téméxw Stewardship Alliance, Water Wealth, and the Blue Heron Reserve.

🎥 Presented by: Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society
🎥 Venue: HUB International Theatre
🎥 Price: $10 – All Seats
🎥 Date and Time: May 31, 2026 – 3:00 pm

🎥Purchase your tickets at:
https://www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca/ccc-event/the-rewilders-film-screening/