News Items tag as: Westbank First Nation

Annual Spirit of Syilx Unity Run run honours residential school survivors
June 04, 2021 - 11:22 AM

An annual event held by the Okanagan Nation Alliance has even more weight this year, as Indigenous communities across Canada grieve for the 215 children in unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Residential School.
'It's very close to home': Okanagan men run 52 km to raise funds for mental health
May 21, 2021 - 8:00 PM

Okanagan residents Andrew Garant and Cody Teichroeb ran a 52-kilometre ultramarathon along the rail trail from Vernon to Kelowna earlier this month to raise money for the BC Mental Health Foundation.
Indigenous construction students complete energy efficient shed at Westbank First Nation
November 27, 2020 - 9:00 PM

It’s a challenging time for many as people continue to grapple with this global pandemic. But on one tiny, yet significant square of the world, Indigenous students are prepping for a new normal by training in clean energy construction.
Former WFN chief's latest book, a memoir, has already sold out of hard copies
November 07, 2020 - 8:40 AM

Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson’s latest book, a memoir of his own life, is flying off the shelves.
Ogopogo lives: How a mythical lake monster has prompted change
October 17, 2020 - 9:41 AM

KELOWNA - It’s never been hidden anywhere; you can find it in gift shops, on T-shirts and even cemented into popular tourist spots in the B.C. Interior. It’s the subject of trademarks and copyright, a character in books, TV shows, movies, stories and even a logo on a hockey jersey.
This will be the Central Okanagan’s first hotel designed with COVID-19 in mind
August 24, 2020 - 7:45 AM

A 115-room hotel currently under construction in Westbank First Nation will incorporate safe distancing and other COVID-19 precautions.
iN VIDEO: Kelowna Mayor, WFN Chief could be shaving their heads if fundraising goals met
May 12, 2020 - 10:22 AM

Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran has challenged Westbank First Nations Chief Christopher Derickson to match his effort in an Okanagan College Foundation fundraiser with the potential they will shave their heads if enough money is collected.
Westbank First Nation Grand Chief and renowned artist Noll Derriksan dies at 79
February 21, 2020 - 2:30 PM

Westbank First Nation leader and artist Noll Derriksan died Wednesday evening from "natural consequences," according to his wife Suki Derriksan. He was 79.
Two affordable housing complexes to be built on Westbank First Nation land
January 31, 2020 - 11:18 AM

Indigenous families, individuals and elders will soon have new affordable rental homes in their community as the Westbank First Nation and provincial government partner to build homes on the Westbank reserve.
WFN widow still looking for justice, launches nationwide study
November 04, 2019 - 6:00 AM

It’s been nearly a year since Bonnie Watts was evicted from the home she shared with her late husband and she’s still not backing down from the people who sent her packing.
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Okanagan Lake well below full pool as spring runoff winds down
The man in charge of the dam on the Penticton river channel that helps control the water flow out of Okanagan Lake says there needs to be a lot more rain before there is an appreciable rise in the lake's level. Ministry of Forests, Land

RECIPE: Egg Foo Yung for Chinese night at home
This easy and delicious Chinese style omelette is super versatile and a favourite in our house. A classic on old school Chinese restaurant menus, my boyfriend Jay is the master of foo young and he uses the familiar fillings like barbecued p

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