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Media Style Guide Tips:

These tips were designed to support media when writing about or describing Westbank First Nation "WFN" and its membership. 

• We are a Self Governing Nation not a "band" or a "tribe". When looking to minimize characters, utilize the acronym "WFN".
• When referring Westbank First Nation, there is no need to add the prefix "the" in front. Westbank First Nation is a proper noun and stands alone.  Example: "Westbank First Nation is a Self Governing Nation (not, "The" Westbank First Nation...). We don't refer to it as "The Facebook". 
• We are one Nation, please do not refer to us as Westbank First Nation"s".
• When referencing both the City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation, utilize the neutral and appropriate term the "Westside" This has been approved by both jurisdictions and is used when describing joint projects. 
• When referencing land, refer to it as either Westbank First Nation land or West Kelowna land. Click here to view the land borders. 
• When referring to our membership, Indigenous is preferred over the term Aboriginal. The shift to Indigenous has been recognized by the Federal Government.

Media are invited to contact the Communications Department if they would like confirmation on appropriate terminology or to request an interview or statement.

For additional information, the Journalist for Human Rights have developed a Style Guide for reporting on Indigenous People.

Contact: Communications  |  T 250 769 4999