Westbank First Nation

09/01/2026

Info Sharing:
📣 Interested in making a difference in your community?
The nomination period is now open for the 2026 General Local Election.
Residents are invited to put their names forward for:
• Central Okanagan East Electoral Area director
• Central Okanagan West Electoral Area director
• School District No. 23 trustee, Area 1, Zone 1
• School District No. 23 trustee, Area 2, Zone 2
Local elected officials play an important role in shaping our communities. Whether your interests are in local services, regional decision-making or public education, running for office is an opportunity to bring your experience and perspective to the table.
Nominations close at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.
Interested in running? Learn about the roles, eligibility requirements and nomination process, and download a nomination package at yoursay.rdco.com/election2026.
Questions? Contact [email protected]

Your vote. Your voice. Your local representation. This page is your hub for 2026 election information including voting eligibility, key dates, voting locations and more.

09/01/2026

The 2026 Salmon Feast will be held September 18- 20, at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Okanagan Falls Provincial Park.

The Salmon Feast is a three-day event that involves multiple activities including: ceremonies, a canoe paddle, and a salmon feast and ceremony on the Sunday for snxaʔl̓iwlem, honouring the sacredness of the river.

The camping application is now open! Please note the camping spots on-site are limited therefore, applicants need to disclose all RV's and tents. Filling out this application does not guarantee you a camping spot: https://forms.gle/UiMEZqojemzfoJko8

08/31/2026

Please be advised that WFN offices will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4th and remain closed all day Monday, September 7th in recognition of Labour Day.

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

Thank you, and have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

08/28/2026

Effective tomorrow, Friday August 28, at noon PDT the Off Road Vehicle (ORV) prohibition is rescinded in the Southeast, Cariboo, Coastal and Kamloops Fire Centres.

We recognize that ORVs play an important role in recreation, hunting and accessing the outdoors for many. Restrictions are only considered when multiple factors indicate an elevated wildfire risk, heightened wildfire activity and limited capacity to respond to new fire starts.

With improving conditions in some regions of B.C., and cooler wetter weather in the forecast we are now able to rescind these prohibitions. We continue to monitor wildfire risk and prohibitions may be implemented or rescinded as conditions change.

We appreciate the patience and cooperation shown by ORV users during this period. We know many riders take fire prevention seriously and recreate responsibly on established roads and trails. If you're returning to the backcountry, we ask for your support in reporting any new wildfires through our app or by calling *5555.

For more information: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/category/information-bulletins/

08/26/2026

Notice of Polls

TAKE NOTICE THAT in accordance with the Westbank First Nation Advisory Council Law No. 2017, a poll will be conducted for ONE (1) Advisory Council Member representing the District of LAKESHORE. The Candidates for the District are listed below:
ALLEN DION
RAE-LYNNE MILLS

Advance Polls will be held:
Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 8:00am to 8:00pm
Location: 1st floor boardroom, Westbank First Nation Government Offices, 515 Hwy 97, Westbank, BC

Polls will be held:
Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 8:00am to 8:00pm
Location: 1st floor boardroom, Westbank First Nation Government Offices, 515 Hwy 97, Westbank, BC

List of Nominees, full polling information, and Advisory Council information available here: https://www.wfn.ca/advisory-council.htm #

08/26/2026

Media Release | August 24, 2026

A message of reconciliation, understanding, and unity from the Syilx Okanagan Nation.

Read the full media release on our website: https://syilx.org/the-syilx-okanagan-nation-are-calling-for-reconciliation-understanding-in-canada/

08/26/2026

TODAY: Come Together to Pray by The Water 🌊

*EDIT: Prayers will also be held at Matilda Squakin's Beach in Hedley as well at 12 pm!

We invite our Nation and anyone who would like to join in prayer by the water. Prayers for the tmxʷulaxʷ (land), the tmixʷ (all living things), the people, those who have been evacuated, those who have lost their homes, and all those fighting to protect our territory from the fires.

Gatherings will be held at different locations. Whether you can join us at 12:30 p.m. or not, please take a moment to pause and join us in prayer wherever you are.

Come together with family and community as we hold one another, our lands, and all those affected by the fires in our prayers 🩵

08/20/2026

⛳The 14th Annual WFN Charity Golf Tournament Silent Auction is live!

We have a great auction lined up for the golf tournament, and we are especially excited to make a few one-of-a-kind pieces of art available virtually.

Featuring original hand-carved artwork by John P. Henderson, Kwakwaka’wakw artist, these exceptional pieces offer an opportunity to support the future of youth sport in our community from wherever you are.

Bidding is open to everyone, whether or not you are attending the tournament. The virtual auction closes at 8:00 p.m. on August 21.

All funds raised will go towards WFN’s new Sports Legacy Fund, available starting October 2026.

View the collection and place your bid: https://mobilbid.co/o/1164/en/auctions

08/14/2026

Evacuees, their families, and the community are invited to join us for lunch starting at 12:30pm today in the WFN multi-purpose room (1920 Quail Lane).

limləmt to WFN and Okanagan Nation Alliance staff, to our community members who stepped up to cook a meal, facilitate an activity, share knowledge, and anyone who donated or offered to donate. To everyone who came together to support all our relations in a time of need, it is greatly appreciated.

*Please Note* Scheduled activities will be completed by 3pm on August 14th & the gymnasium will remain open until 7pm. After Friday, the WFN gymnasium and multi-purpose room will resume regular hours meaning they will be closed this weekend.

For wildfire resources from ONA, visit: https://syilx.org/wildfire-resources/

For official emergency information, evacuation alerts and orders, and wildfire updates in the Central Okanagan, visit: https://www.coemergency.ca/