News Items tag as: Westbank First Nation News

Robert Louie returns as chief of Westbank First Nation
September 16, 2022 - 8:45 AM

Former Westbank First Nation chief Robert Louie has been reelected.
Westbank First Nation wins award for leadership in wildfire risk reduction
October 24, 2021 - 4:45 PM

The Westbank First Nation has received an award for its leadership in developing a wildfire risk mitigation plan.
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.
Chris Derrickson challenging Chief Roxanne Lindley in Westbank First Nation election
August 28, 2019 - 10:45 AM

There will be at least one new face on Westbank First Nation council following its September election.
New West Kelowna gated community will let you get your hands dirty after you downsize
July 25, 2019 - 4:30 PM

WEST KELOWNA - After spending years building gated communities and golf course developments in the Okanagan, Barry Johnson has joined with his son, Kevin, to offer a new concept for “young boomers” overlooking Okanagan Lake.
iN PHOTOS: Statue of historic syilx chief unveiled in Kelowna
June 21, 2019 - 3:40 PM

KELOWNA - When Crystal Przybille put the finishing touches to the statue of Chief Charlie swkn'cut, she tied two art projects together to create a greater whole.
Woman evicted by Westbank First Nation taking eviction story to national stage
June 20, 2019 - 6:00 AM

WESTBANK FIRST NATION - Bonnie Watts is taking her fight to the national level.
New statue in Waterfront Park will honour Westbank First Nation chief
June 18, 2019 - 4:15 PM

KELOWNA - An unsung hero from the early days of settler-Native history in the Okanagan will get his time in the sun this week.
MEMBERS ONLY: Widow evicted from Westbank First Nation home after husband dies
April 08, 2019 - 8:00 PM

WESTBANK - Bonnie Watts married a Westbank First Nation man, adopted three children who are WFN members, and has lived on WFN land for nearly 25 years. But now that her husband has died, the band has lawfully evicted the 64-year-old woman from band housing because she is not a member.
Federal Indigenous Relations Minister visits Westbank First Nation
March 29, 2019 - 10:56 AM

WESTBANK - Westbank First Nation officials had a meeting with the federal Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations earlier this week to discuss economic and social developments for the community.
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News Items tag as: Westbank First Nation News

Robert Louie returns as chief of Westbank First Nation

Westbank First Nation wins award for leadership in wildfire risk reduction

Indigenous construction students complete energy efficient shed at Westbank First Nation

Chris Derrickson challenging Chief Roxanne Lindley in Westbank First Nation election

New West Kelowna gated community will let you get your hands dirty after you downsize

iN PHOTOS: Statue of historic syilx chief unveiled in Kelowna

Woman evicted by Westbank First Nation taking eviction story to national stage

New statue in Waterfront Park will honour Westbank First Nation chief

MEMBERS ONLY: Widow evicted from Westbank First Nation home after husband dies

Federal Indigenous Relations Minister visits Westbank First Nation

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