Programs and Services

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 10, 2025

POST-SECONDARY APPLICATION

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION

FortisBC Energy Inc. has formed strong a connection with Westbank First Nation and continues to build a mutually beneficial relationship of trust and learning through the establishment of a long-term agreement. In addition, FortisBC Energy Inc. (“FortisBC”) has established a Community Education Awards Program for Westbank First Nation members who are committed to building a better future for themselves through post-secondary educational studies in disciplines relevant to the academic, trades, technology, and/or the energy sector in occupations pertinent to FortisBC operations.

To recognize this, WFN is pleased to establish:

• Up to two $1,500 to eligible Westbank First Nation band members currently enrolled at a recognized university, college, skilled trade, apprenticeship, or program on a full-time basis or part-time basis(the “FortisBC Post-Secondary Award”); and,

• Up to three $500 to eligible Westbank First Nation band members who are in Grades 10, 11, and Grade 12 obtaining a Dogwood Diploma (the “FortisBC High School Award”).

Preference will be given to students entering and/or planning for post-secondary studies in disciplines related to academic, trades, technology, or energy sector occupations pertinent to FortisBC Operations.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 10, 2025

APPLICATION FORM

Westbank First Nation recognizes the importance of education in the pursuit of career goals, and to help acknowledge this, WFN will be honoring students through four bursaries in different programs. All WFN member students currently enrolled in post-secondary are eligible to apply. Four bursaries will be distributed under one of the four food chiefs. The Legend of “How Food Was Given” contains many principles to building healthy communities. Each one of the Chief’s represents a specific sector in society.

Please have a look choose which Chief your program falls under and indicate on your letter and application.

skəmxist (Chief Black Bear) - Governance:

Governance, leadership and the selflessness that accompanies these positions within a community.

Programs may include: 
Leadership, Political Science, History, Law, Title and Rights, Information Technology, Communications, Journalism, and English, Public Administration.

ntityix (Chief Spring Salmon) - Economy: 

Economic issues in the life of a community. The modern economy mimics the cyclical nature of the salmon’s life.

Programs may include:

Economic Development, Management, Business & Office Administration, Economics, Entrepreneur Studies, Hospitality and Tourism, Taxation, Finance, Employment.

siyaʔ (Chief Saskatoon Berry) - Community:

All of the different individual families of the community are represented in the individual shoots, leaves and berries of a Saskatoon bush

Programs may include:
Education, Nursing, Language, Culture, Social Work, Health, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Addictions.

sp’iƛ̓əm (Chief Bitterroot) -  Land:

Land, as that is where it grows, and it is from the land that it gathers its nutrients, and it is into the land that the bitterroot retreats to wait until the proper time to reappear.

Programs may include:
Civil Engineering, Geographical Information Systems, Environmental and Urban Planning, Forestry, Horticulture, Land Management, Sustainability, Parks & Recreation.