Congratulations y̓il̓mixʷm (Chief) Robert Louie on being appointed to the Order of British Columbia!
The Order of British Columbia is the province's highest honour, recognizing individuals who have made impactful and lasting contributions to the province and beyond. y̓il̓mixʷm Louie is being recognized for his decades of leadership and dedication to establishing and advancing Westbank First Nation's trailblazing self-government structure and agreement. y̓il̓mixʷm Louie has worked, and continues to work, closely with community and staff to set a national precedent for Indigenous self-governance, prosperity, self-sufficiency, and community empowerment.
Appointees will be invested at a ceremony in Victoria on Tuesday, September 16th 2025.
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Congratulations y̓il̓mixʷm Louie!
*featured image: y̓il̓mixʷm (Chief) Robert Louie at the 35th Annual Siyaʔ Celebration