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Contact: Community Services | T 250 768 0227 | E-mail
It is of fundamental importance that every Westbank First Nation Member achieve the best educational and employment opportunities and outcomes. We are committed to ensuring Members have access to a suite of services that support the achievement of those outcomes.
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Contact: Education Services | T 250 768 0227
This program assists students who are registered in public or private schools, within the boundary of School District No. 23, who are not eligible to ride on the SD#23 bus. This applies to students registered in a school that has specific programs that will enhance education goals, talents, or skills, (e.g. French, sports, art, trades, religion, alternate programs, etc.).
Contact: Youth and Recreation | T 250 768 4838
The Drivers Training Program, a partnership between Westbank First Nation and the Westside Driving School, is designed to help new drivers gain the confidence and skills needed to become a licensed driver under the graduated program. There are three program options available, and Westbank First Nation will compensate up to a maximum of $700 per student for lessons.
Programs:
Eligibility requirements:
Registration form ➤
Education assistance is open to WFN Members and status aboriginals living on WFN Lands who are in grades K-12 and attending school full time from September to June. The allowance subsidizes the cost of school fees and school supplies. Applications are accepted annually from August 1 - September 30. Only complete applications will be accepted.
Pick up an application form at Community Services or download a copy below.
Application Form
Contact: Member Employment Coordinator or Employment and Training Facilitator | T 250 768 0227
The goal of this program is to help WFN Members gain employment. Priority is given to WFN Members who are on WFN Income Assistance and enrolled in the Active Measures Program.
Services include assistance with job searching, resume or cover letter development, employment applications, essential skills, life skills, connecting with prospective employers, mock interviews, and career compass testing.
The Okanagan Training and Development Council (OTDC) funds employment and training services at WFN, which are facilitated by an Employment and Training Facilitator.
Support services offered at WFN through the OTDC program include:
This program is funded by the Okanagan Training and Development Council through Aboriginal Human Resources Development Agreement
Contact: Membership Services | T 250 768 0227
Westbank First Nation is committed to creating a healthy, strong and vibrant community by providing resources that promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The Leisure and Wellness Funding policy outlines the financial support that is available to WFN Members for the pursuit of leisure and wellness activities, along with the criteria, funding limits, and eligibility requirements. This new policy replaces the former Personal Development Fund.
Leisure and Wellness Funding Policy
Leisure and Wellness Funding Application Form
The WFN Post-Secondary Student Support Program enables WFN Members in financial need gain access to post-secondary education. To learn more about bursaries, scholarships, financial assistance, and donating to the Alumni Bursary, click on the link below.
The tutoring support program supports WFN members in grades K-12 who need assistance to fulfill the Ministry of Education learning outcomes, prepare for provincial exams, and maintain the academic requirements to enter a post-secondary institution.
Pick up an application form at Community Services or download below.