On June 21, 2025, the District of Lake Country issued a clear and heartfelt letter standing in friendship with Westbank First Nation. In their statement, the District of Lake Country leadership reaffirmed respect for our shared histories, acknowledged the truths of Indigenous peoples, and committed publicly to advancing reconciliation. Their allyship and friendship in the face of recent political attacks underscores the strength of regional partnership and the power of speaking truth to power. limlemt (thank you) to Mayor and Council of Lake Country for this important show of allyship and friendship.
We also wish to acknowledge two further acts of allyship and friendship earlier this year by the Regional District of the Central Okanagan and the City of West Kelowna, who spoke up at the beginning of their duly convened Board and Council meetings to address the attacks we continue to endure.
These collective declarations, from Lake Country, the Regional District of the Central Okanagan, and the City of West Kelowna, demonstrate a shared dedication to justice, equity, and an inclusive future. We are deeply grateful for their leadership, allyship, and friendship on the path toward meaningful reconciliation.
Sincerely,
WESTBANK FIRST NATION CHIEF & COUNCIL