Williams Lake First Nation

Ask Me Anything with Cpl. Brent
2026-03-10 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
WLFN Community,

Ever wondered how laws actually work? join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for coffee and ask Brent questions about your rights, community safety, becoming a police officer, and what policing looks like behind the scenes.

At the Elder’s Building on the second Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome!

Community BBQ
2026-03-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
MARCH 11, 2026, 11 AM – 3 PMCome meet the amazing team from Spectrum Resources at the Elizabeth Grouse gymnasium.

Enjoy a free burger or hot dog

Explore exciting employment opportunities

Ask questions, make connections, and learn more about working with Spectrum!Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your appetite — we can’t wait to see you there

WLFN Traditional Pow Wow Volunteer Committee Meeting
2026-03-11 16:30 - 18:30 | WLFN Administration Building, 2561 Quigli Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 0B1, Canada
WLFN Community,

We will be hosting our second meeting to discuss the Traditional Pow Wow volunteer committee. We are seeking a small group of community members to join a planning committee and support the coordination and smooth delivery of the event. come out and enjoy light snacks and refreshments.

Please contact jaydeen.sargent@wlfn.ca to RSVP!

For those wishing to attend, but unable to be there in person, we have a link to tune in!

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28333856591788…

Meeting ID:283 338 565 917 88

Passcode:[REDACTED]

Wellbriety: Everyone Welcome
2026-03-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-25 17:00 - 18:30 | WLFN Elders Building – 2682 Shuswap Cres, Williams Lake
A new year is upon us! Everyone come out and join us for a series of Wellbriety gatherings—an inclusive, supportive space focused on healing and growth through Indigenous traditions and values.

What to Expect:Traditional teachingsPrinciples of honesty, hope, and serviceA holistic approach to well-beingEncouragement to live a good life

Come share a meal, connect with community, and take steps on your healing journey. All WLFN members are welcome.

Dates:Jan. 14 & 28Feb. 11 & 25March 11 & 25

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Dinner included)Location: Elders Building

Open to all everyone!

Facilitator: Fawn Michelbackroadstorecovery2020@gmail.com

Men's Tsq́ilye
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Byron Louie Memorial Park, 301 Mission Road, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
There will be a Men’s Open Tsq́ilye taking place on March 12th at 5pm. For more information, please contact Cecil Sheena, Culture & Language Manager, cecil.sheena@wlfn.ca

WLFN Parent Night
2026-03-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN Parents and Guardians,

You are invited to Parents Night at the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium. During this session, we will review planned activities and schedules for the children over spring break, and provide an overview of upcoming programs, events, and key dates for the next few months. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and stay informed. We look forward to seeing you there

WLFN Elders Social
2026-03-13 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-27 13:30 - 15:30 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
WLFN Elders are invited to join us for a relaxed and welcoming social gathering. This drop-in event offers an opportunity to connect with others while enjoying games, puzzles, and light snacks in a comfortable setting.

Dates:Friday, February 13 and 27Friday, March 13 and 27

Time:1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Transportation:If transportation is needed, please call or email Morgan to make arrangements, 250-296-3507 ext. 192 or morgan.worthington@wlfn.ca

Yoga with Instructor Marissa Bruneau
2026-03-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-27 17:00 - 18:00 | WLFN Elders Building – 2682 Shuswap Cres, Williams Lake
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 Shemica at the Cwelcwélt Health Station at 250-296-3532 or Amanda Schulz, 250-296-3507 ext. 151

The dates will be:

March 13, 20 & 27April 9, 16, 23 & 30

Elders Building basement5pm-6pm

IRunWalkWheel (read description)
2026-03-16 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-23 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-30 12:00 - 18:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
Join us for the IRunWalkWheel (IRWW) Program — a supportive, community-focused fitness program where you can walk, run, or wheel at your own pace. This 13-week program takes place every Monday starting January 26, 2026, with two time options each day (12–1 PM or 5–6 PM) so you can choose what works best. We will meet at the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium each week. Everyone is welcome — all ages, all abilities, community members and staff.

Over the weeks, participants will gradually build toward completing a 5 km or 10 km goal, with prizes and encouragement along the way. Our final milestone will be traveling to Kamloops to take part in Boogie the Bridge on April 26, 2026 — doing it at your own pace, in your own way. To register, please email nathan.antonio@wlfn.ca

Drumming Protocols & Songs with Val and Cecil
2026-03-16 13:15 - 16:15 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
Join us on Monday, March 16th learning Drumming Protocols and Songs with Val and Cecil, part of our monthly Culture Days programming.

Ungulates Documentary Night Presented by WLFN Lands Department
2026-03-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN Community and Staff,

Join us for an evening of food, film, and community for Ungulates Documentary Night on March 19, 2026.

The event takes place at the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, BC. Doors open at 5:00 pm, with dinner served from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The film screenings will run from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Featured films includeCaribou HomelandCommunity for the WildMoose in BC: What’s driving the declines?

The evening will include dinner, popcorn, snacks, drinks, and door prizes.

Please RSVP so we can arrange catering. If you require a ride to the event, let Wenona or Terri know in advance.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Wenona Gordon at wenona.gordon@wlfn.ca or Terri MacDonald at terri.macdonald@wlfn.ca. You can also reach the WLFN office at 250-296-3507.

Friday Night Yoga with Marissa Bruneau
2026-03-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-27 17:00 - 18:00 | WLFN Elders Building – 2682 Shuswap Cres, Williams Lake
Join us every Friday evening from January 23 to March 27 for Yoga at the Elders Building (basement), from 5:00–6:00 PM.

Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing. We ask that participants arrive a few minutes early to get settled before the session begins.

Spots are limited. To register, please contact:

Shemica at the Cwelcwélt Health Station: 250-296-3532

Amanda Shulz: 250-296-3507 ext. 151

Spring Equinox & Baby Welcoming Ceremony
2026-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
WLFN,

We would like to invite you to come honor and welcome all babies born in the WLFN community in through ceremony.

We are inviting community members to help by donating items that can be shared and distributed to others. If you have extra clothing, toys your children have outgrown, or spare tools from your workshop, please consider contributing. Items can be brought the night of the event or dropped off at the Culture Building, and we will ensure they are distributed to those in need. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Are there any new moms with babies born in the past couple of years who would like to be part of the ceremony? If so, please reach out to the Cwelcwélt Health Station at 250-296-3532

Kukwstép-kucw

MC: Cecil Sheena

AGENDA

4:30 pm Doors Open

5:00 pm Opening remarks

Opening Prayer: Elder TBA

Opening Drum Song: Mitchell Honor Song

5:30 pm Pipe Ceremony

Dinner to follow

7:00 pm Baby Welcoming Ceremony

Drum Song: Lullaby Song

Giveaway

7:50 pm Closing Song: Gratitude Song

Bighorn Sheep M.ovi Field Day - Part 2
2026-03-22 00:00 - 23:59
WLFN’s Natural Resources Department will once again be working alongside the Ministry of Water, Lands and Natural Resource Stewardship to support fieldwork testing bighorn sheep for Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (m.ovi).

What is m.ovi?Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (m.ovi) is a deadly respiratory disease affecting bighorn sheep. It spreads primarily from domestic sheep to wild sheep and can trigger severe pneumonia outbreaks that cause large die-offs and long-term declines in herds. Lamb survival can remain low for many years after an outbreak, making recovery very difficult. Testing helps identify whether herds have been exposed so wildlife managers and Nations can take steps to protect and restore sheep populations.WLFN has been actively involved in this work to ensure our stewardship responsibilities are upheld and that we are directly involved in protecting wildlife within our territory.

This next phase of fieldwork will involve further testing and examination of an infected sheep to better understand the impacts of m.ovi on the herd. The animal will be professionally butchered, and meat from the sheep will be available to community members who wish to take some home.

Members who wish to attend must register in advance with:Chantelle Rolph, Natural Resources AdministratorChantelle.Rolph@wlfn.ca250-296-3507 ext. 316

Please note: This field trip takes place on a working site where sheep may be butchered as part of the testing process. Participants may see deceased animals; those who may find this uncomfortable may wish not to attend.

Wellness Yoga
2026-03-22 09:30 - 10:30 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
WLFN community, join us for Wellness Yoga with instructor Dawnalyn. At the Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Crescent, from 9:30 – 10:30 am each day.

If you need a ride, reach out to Amanda:amanda.schulz@wlfn.ca250.296.3507 ext. 151

Dessert Bannock Making with William & Val
2026-03-23 13:15 - 16:15 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
Join us on Monday, March 23rd for some delicious dessert bannock making with Val and William, part of our monthly Culture Days programming.

WLFN Men's Group
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
WLFN Men’s Group,

Join us for a fun Horse Shoe tournament, hot dogs and prizes to be won!

Hosted by George Warr and Cecil Sheena.Tuesday, March 24

5:00pm – 6:30pmCulture Building

Culture Days: Beading with Val
2026-03-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
For more information, contact Kyleen: kyleen.toyne@wlfn.ca | 250.296.3507 ext. 186

2026-2027 Budget Council Meeting for WLFN Members
2026-03-27 08:30 - 12:00 | WLFN Administration Building, 2561 Quigli Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 0B1, Canada
WLFN Members, join us for our 2026-2027 Budget Council Meeting. Light refreshments provided.

As per Section 31 subsection (2) of the Williams Lake Financial Administration Law, 2018, The Williams Lake Council must post a public notice of each Council meeting when each of the following is presented for approval:

(a) the multi-year financial plan;(b) the annual budget; and(c) an amendment to the annual budget.

Members of Williams Lake First Nation may attend that part of the Council meeting when the matters referred to in subsection (2) are being considered. The 2026 Chief and Council meeting regarding section (a) and (b) of Section 31 for the 2026-2027 budgets is scheduled for March 27, 2026, at 2561 Quigli Drive, Williams Lake, BC V2G 0B1. The session will convene from 8:30-Noon in the Council Chambers. WLFN Members are welcome to join the dually convened meeting regarding the 2026-2027 budget presentation.

For more information, please contact: linda.bond@wlfn.ca or 250. 296.3507 ext. 131

Can’t make it in-person? Join us online right here:Chief and Council Meeting-Morning Amended Budgets Only | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

2026 Easter Celebration 🐰
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | TRU Williams Lake Campus 1250 Western Ave, Williams Lake, 1250 Western Ave, Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Everybody welcome 🐰 Join us for our annual Easter Celebration! Egg and cookie decorating, a huge egg hunt, vendors, bouncy castle, BBQ hot dogs, food trucks, family photos by Kiera Elise Photography (by donation), plus a surprise visit by a special guest and more.

$10 entry per family (no charge for WLFN Members). Cost of entry includes all games, egg hunt, and BBQ hot dog.

Sunday, March 29, from 1-4 pm at the field of Thompson Rivers University’s Williams Lake campus.

See you there!

Melámen Gathering with Culture Team
2026-03-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
Join us on Monday, March 30th, for a full day out in the land gathering Melámen. Meet at the Culture building at 9:30am. Dress for the weather. Lunch and snacks will be provided. We will be offering rides for those who need one — seating is limited. Part of our monthly Culture Days programming.

WLFN Traditional Pow Wow Volunteer Committee Me
2026-04-01 16:30 - 18:30 | WLFN Administration Building, 2561 Quigli Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 0B1, Canada
WLFN Community,

As we continue into our third meeting, we are still looking for people to fill some key committee positions. An application is available on our website for anyone interested. A light dinner will be provided.

Link to application: https: //www.wlfn.ca/news/pow-wow-committee-volunteer-application/

For those wishing to attend, but unable to be there in person, we have a link to tune in!

Microsoft Teams meeting:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjRjM2E4MjktZDJkMS00NmIyLWFhOGMtZmY4MjM4YjMxM2Zk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22da7c7a5f-3484-4d05-9f3b-841357c8f728%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22778b3536-04e8-49e2-9808-59af065c56c0%22%7d

Community Easter Dinner
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN community members, join us for a good old fashioned Easter family dinner at the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium. Thursday, April 2, from 5-7 pm. Dinner is served at 5:15 pm.
