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Twenty-five Westbank First Nation (WFN) Member graduates, high school and post-secondary, were celebrated and honoured today at an intimate BBQ hosted by WFN Chief and Council.

Over $1.4 million in Active Transportation Program grants will be awarded for 2020-2021 projects, of which WFN will receive $500,000.

WFN is pleased to offer Membership an opportunity to camp at the Fauquier property located in the Arrow Lakes area beginning July 1, 2020.

Warmer temperatures have resulted in snowpack melting and higher creek flows.

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the difficult decision has been made to cancel the 9th annual tournament this year.

Westbank First Nation has taken steps to assist residents of Westbank Land by minimizing the impact of rent increases or evictions that might occur during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A virtual town-hall meeting on the COVID-19 pandemic will be held next week.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Mayors’ and WFN Chief’s Economic Recovery Task Force was launched today.

WFN is using an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19 and has cancelled the upcoming Advisory Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 8, 2020.

The WFN sncewips Heritage Museum hosted a community opening on Saturday February 1, 2020, officially opening their newer and larger location.

On December 3, 2019 a status first nation’s individual was convicted in Kelowna provincial court for killing a cow moose out of season near Jackpine Lake in Management Unit 8-11.

At a community meeting early on in the process of the $9 million sənsisyustən House of Learning renovation project, art and culture was determined to be a key goal.

Over 700 Indigenous tourism leaders from around the world have came to Kelowna, B.C. for a two day International Indigenous Tourism Conference.

On August 19, 2019, the Federal Court approved the Settlement Agreement in McLean v Canada, to compensate survivors for harms suffered while attending Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal Day Schools.

WFN celebrates grand re-opening of sənsisyustən school, $9 million expansion and solar project

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is set to launch a new health benefits plan that will be more convenient to use and expand benefit coverage in key areas.

For the third consecutive year, Chief Lindley will be attending the Global Diplomatic Forum alongside WFN Youth.

Residents are advised to be cautious if they see the "Bear in the Area" sign in their Community.

WFN Council is pleased to announce an opportunity for a limited number of interested WFN post-secondary students (past or present) to attend the Young Diplomats Forum Brussels, September 2-6, 2019.

Westbank First Nation (WFN) and the City of Kelowna came together today through a long-standing partnership to unveil a monument of historic syilx Chief, Charlie swkn̓cut.

Hazards vary depending on where you live. Below is a list of the top 10 risks in BC. Familiarize yourself with the ones that could occur in your area by contacting your local authority for more information. Knowing which ones you face will influence how you prepare. Thinking ahead will help reduce the stress of an emergency.

The West Kelowna First Nation Policing Unit (RCMP) in partnership with Westbank First Nation, Okanagan Indian Band, and Penticton Indian Band are conducting an Okanagan RCMP Recruiting Youth Canoe Journey on Okanagan Lake August 26 to 30, 2019.

Westbank First Nation (WFN) Council gave final approval to the 2019-2020 annual budget on Monday, March 25. Prior to WFN Council approval, the local government and property tax budget was reviewed and accepted by the WFN Advisory Council, which represents the more than 9,000 residents on WFN lands.

Pine Acres Home is looking to hire two new employees to join their team.

The Westbank First Nation (WFN) Advisory Council donated $1,000 to the United Church to assist them with a temporary Homeless Shelter on February 13, 2019, just in time for Valentines Day.