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February 15, 2019

WFN Sending Ten Youth to Gathering Our Voices Indigenous Youth Conference

Westbank First Nation will be taking ten youth, five female and five male, to the Gathering Our Voices (GOV) Indigenous Youth Conference in Port Alberni, March 18-22, 2019.

February 13, 2019

WFN Advisory Council Donates $1,000 to Temporary Homeless Shelter

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.

February 05, 2019

WFN receives Accreditation Primer Award

Westbank First Nation (WFN) community services recently received an Accreditation Primer Award from Accreditation Canada for providing quality care and service to the community.

January 31, 2019

Boucherie Road Interchange Project Update

The Boucherie Road Interchange project (the “Boucherie Project”) remains in phase 1, of the Preliminary Design Phase and is detailed below.

January 29, 2019

E.R.A.S.E - Building a Safe and Caring school Community

Expect Respect & A Safe Environment (ERASE). The ERASE website was developed by the Province of British Columbia to build safe and caring school environments, a philosophy that aligns with the goals of the sənsisyustən House of Learning.

January 21, 2019

No Speculation Tax to be paid on WFN Lands

Westbank First Nation lands are not a designated taxable region and are exempt from speculation and vacancy tax.

January 15, 2019

WFN to Co host Rogers Hometown Hockey

Westbank First Nation will be co-hosting Rogers Hometown Hockey alongside the City of West Kelowna January 19 & 20, 2019.

January 07, 2019

Bill S-3 and the Collaborative Process on Indian Registration

Westbank First Nation (WFN) is hosting a Community Meeting regarding Bill S-3 and the Collaborative Process on Indian Registration, Band Membership and First Nation Citizenship.

December 17, 2018

WFN Requesting for Input on Phase 3 of Community Core

WFN Development Services is looking for input from members, staff, and community groups on the proposed phase 3 design elements of the Community Core project. This project is proposed to include a gathering space, parking lot relocation, extension of public pathways, and landscaping improvements.

December 12, 2018

WFN Homeless Strategy

WFN hosted a three part community engagement strategy designed to gain insight and suggestions from community members on the current homeless situation on the Westside. Sessions are open to the public.

December 03, 2018

INAC makes Important Policy Change

The age for applying for Indian registration without parental consent is being lowered to 16 (from 18). This will align the adult age for registration and the Secure Certificate for Indian Status (SCIS).

November 28, 2018

WFN Announces Open Seat on Economic Development Commission

Westbank First Nation (WFN) is requesting Letters of Interest for appointment to the Economic Development Commission (EDC) in order to fill an upcoming vacancy. This 3 year term appointment is for one of the WFN Member seats.

November 28, 2018

WFN Looking to Fill Vacancy on Allotment Commission

Westbank First Nation (WFN) Council is requesting Letters of Interest for appointment to the Allotment Commission in order to fill a recently occurring vacancy.

November 02, 2018

WFN to Co-host the 2019 International Indigenous Tourism Conference

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) along with its core partners Indigenous Tourism of British Columbia (ITBC), Tourism Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, Shackan Indian Band, Lower Nicola Indian Band, were chosen as the successful bidder to host the 8th annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC) in Kelowna, British Columbia in 2019.

October 17, 2018

'Indian Hospitals' Class Action Lawsuit

Those who were placed in an 'Indian Hospital' between November 1st 1945 to 1985, may be eligible to join a Class Action Claim against the Attorney General Canada, alleging that the operation of 'Indian Hospitals' was negligent and breached fiduciary duties owed to Indigenous People.

October 04, 2018

WFN Seeking Letters of Interest for School Board Vacancy

Westbank First Nation yi səxʷḱʷinaʔməm (Council) is requesting letters of interest for the sənsisyustən School Board in order to fill the WFN Member-at-Large seat which became vacant on sk’əlwístən (September) 19, 2018.

October 04, 2018

RDCO & School District Trustee Elections

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) will be holding elections for qualified voters in the two Electoral Areas (Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West) for a four year term.

October 04, 2018

Amendments to the Indian Act under Entitlement and Registration of Indians

Bill S-3 is the new Act in the Indian Act, whereas, the Descheneaux Case received Royal Assent on December 12, 2017 and now is in effect for members that could-not register their children because of the cut-off of status entitlement.

October 04, 2018

Sixties Scoop Survivors may be Eligible for Compensation

A settlement has been reached between the Federal Government of Canada and certain survivors of the Sixties Scoop that provides compensation for loss of cultural identity.

October 03, 2018

2018-10-03 Hunting outside of Traditional Territory

Aboriginal Rights only apply within your traditional territory. If you plan to hunt in another territory, make sure you obtain permission.

September 07, 2018

Westside Point in Time Homeless Count

Homeless Point in Time Count.

August 16, 2018

WFN lifts IR #9 Water Quality Advisory

WFN’s Water Quality Advisory has now been lifted as the requirement for a rating less than 1 NTU’s for more than 48 hours has been achieved.

August 15, 2018

Construction to take place on Cougar Road.

WFN Development Services is advising community members of construction on Cougar Road that will begin on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

August 13, 2018

Consideration of Legalized Cannabis

WFN is seeking feedback from Members regarding potential law amendments regarding the legalization of cannabis.

June 25, 2018

sncewips Heritage Museum Launches Language Revitalization Tool

Throughout the Okanagan, steps are being taken to teach nsyilxcən to our youth. nsyilxcən, now recognized as an official language, is taught throughout School District #23, as well as at Sensisyusten House of Learning

June 07, 2018

WFN looking for syilx/Okanagan artist(s) to create outdoor mural at new U-Haul location

Westbank First Nation (WFN) is requesting proposals from syilx/Okanagan artists to create a large mural depicting syilx/Okanagan culture and history, with a connection to travel and trade.

June 06, 2018

Chief Lindley looking to take young Post Secondary Adults to England to experience the Young Diploma

Westbank First Nation (“WFN”) Council is pleased to announce an opportunity for a limited number of interested WFN post-secondary students (past or present) to attend London, United Kingdom for the Young London Diplomats forum on July 2-6, 2018.

June 04, 2018

National Indigenous Peoples Day

How you can celebrate or support National Indigenous People Day!

May 29, 2018

WFN to Sponsor Professional Bull Riding tour coming to Prospera Place

The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Monster Energy Tour is coming to Prospera Place, Kelowna, July 7, for a one-night only show starting at 7:00pm.

May 09, 2018

WFN and Peachland sign MOU

WFN and the District of Peachland signed a MOU to represent the mutual commitment to establish a working relationship

April 27, 2018

Flood Preparedness - Who to call in the event of flooding

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