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Westbank First Nation
Indigenous logger hopeful traditional burning practices will return to Westbank First Nation
As a young boy in the 1970s, Mic Werstuik remembers helping his family steward their…
Westbank First Nation launches online program to help revitalize syilx language
Westbank First Nation is launching an online language tutorial on the first National Day for…
Indigenous language learning an act of decolonization: WFN councillor
A Westbank First Nation councillor says learning nsyilxcen, the traditional language of the syilx people,…
Ogopogo lives: How a mythical lake monster has prompted change
This story was first published in 2016. KELOWNA – It’s never been hidden anywhere; you…
Westbank First Nation long-term care home closing, victim of vaccine mandate
The requirement for all workers in B.C. long-term care homes to be fully vaccinated has…
Westbank First Nation wins award for leadership in wildfire risk reduction
The Westbank First Nation has received an award for its leadership in developing a wildfire…
Splatsin latest First Nation to introduce mandatory vaccinations for staff
The Splatsin First Nation has mandated all employees and elected officials to be vaccinated by…
Westbank care home officially closed due to lack of staff
A Westbank First Nation care home has officially shuttered its doors due to a staff…
Kelowna Chiefs looking for syilx artist to design new jerseys
A Kelowna hockey club is showing its support for the local Indigenous community by showcasing…
Former nursing home employees revolt against Westbank First Nation over severance
After the Westbank First Nation closed its only nursing home in December 2021, former staffers…
Popular Okanagan mini golf course could become 500 homes
A popular Okanagan mini-golf course has closed and could become the site of 500 residential…
Westbank First Nation chief resigns
Chief of the Westbank First Nation Christopher Derickson has resigned, citing corruption as the reason…
Robert Louie running to return as chief of Westbank First Nation
Former Westbank First Nation chief Robert Louie is running again to fill the top spot…
Robert Louie returns as chief of Westbank First Nation
Former Westbank First Nation chief Robert Louie has been reelected. Louie, who lost out in…
Westbank man one million dollars richer thanks to lotto win
A Westbank man has won one million dollars playing the lottery. Malery Messer purchased the…