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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

2018

For Tough Mudder Seattle, September 22.