Chief William Pow Wow Arbor Grand Re-Opening
2026-06-19 18:30 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Chief William Pow Wow Arbor, 2581 Cariboo Hwy 97 S, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V2G5L2, Canada
Join us before Grand Entry to celebrate the newly renovated Pow Wow Arbor and begin the day in a good way.

Since our last Pow Wow, the arbor has undergone significant upgrades, including:

New concrete perimeter with improved accessibility and etched Secwépemc pictographsBrand new grass dance surface with enhanced drainage and irrigationFreshly stained arbor, stands, stage, and Sugar ShackNew pump houseNew guttersImproved Wi-Fi connectivity

Friday June 19thLocation: ArbourTime 6:30-7:00

– Open with drum songs– Prayer– Tobacco offering– A Message of Thanks from Chief & Council– Ribbon Cutting

Nakoda Connections & Îyârhe Nakoda Equine Healing Program
2026-06-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 | 150 Mile Ranch, 20 Valley Road, 150 Mile House, BC
Nakoda Connections & Îyârhe Nakoda Equine Healing Program is a horse culture-based healing program developed to foster and balance the connection between the horse and participant.

WLFN, in partnership with the 150 Mile WLFN Ranch, is pleased to offer this program for WLFN Youth and Adult members.

• 8 WLFN-registered youth (ages 11+)• 8 WLFN adult members

Dates (participants must be available for all sessions):• May 28, 29, 30 & 31• June 18, 19, 20 & 21

Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm daily

Transportation will be provided

How to Apply: Application forms are available by contacting Kyleen.Toyne@wlfn.ca

WLFN Drop-In Culture Mondays
2026-06-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-29 13:00 - 19:00 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
WLFN Community,

The WLFN Culture team will be hosting a series of culturally focused events and workshops for community members. See the available dates below for more details.

June 1st 9:00-1:00 Cedar Bough picking for Grad ceremony limited seats available

June 8th- 1:15-4:15 Making fire starter for Fathers day gifts

June 15th- 1:15-4:15 Practice Pow wow dancing with Cecil and William

June 22nd- 1:15-4:15 Tea Blending

June 29th- 1:15 Coed sweat at Tsqilye with Cecil

Drinks and snacks will be available for all dates.

Contact Kim Swanson for more details, kim.swanson@wlfn.ca

Plant Identification Sessions with Amy Sandy
2026-06-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Chief William Pow Wow Arbor, 2581 Cariboo Hwy 97 S, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V2G5L2, Canada
Everyone is welcome to join this Two Day Plant I.D session with WLFN elder, Amy Sandy.

On June 17th and 24th, we will meet at the far parking lot of the Chief William Pow Wow Arbor.

These sessions are open to the public. Coffee, drinks, and snacks will be provided. There will also be door prizes.

Please RSVP with Wenona Gordon –wenona.gordon@wlfn.ca or terri macdonald – terri.macdonald@wlfn.ca

Yoga
2026-06-25 17:00 - 18:00 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
WLFN Community & Staff, you are welcome to come join and Stretch, Strengthen and Breathe with Yoga instructor, Marissa Bruneau. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled. To register your spot, contact Amanda Schulz, 250-296-3507 ext. 151

The dates will be:May: 7,14,21,28June: 4,11,18,25

Elders Building basement5pm-6pm

Make Your Own Personalized Welcome Mats
2026-07-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN Members,

We are hosting a workshop the whole family can enjoy. Join us on July 3 for a fun and friendly evening creating your own personalized welcome mat for your home.

A light dinner will be provided for all participants.

Please register early so we can order the mats in advance. To register, email socialdev@wlfn.ca

2026 Competition Pow Wow
2026-08-28 08:00 - 2026-08-30 17:00 | Chief William Pow Wow Arbor, 2581 Cariboo Hwy 97 S, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V2G5L2, Canada
Save the date for Williams Lake First Nation’s 2026 Competition Pow Wow, Aug. 28-30, 2026, in beautiful T’exelc (Williams Lake First Nation Traditional Territory). At the Chief William Pow Wow Arbor. Stay tuned for more details as they come. To apply as a vendor, please contact: jaydeen.sargent@wlfn.ca
