Williams Lake First Nation

Canning Moose Meat with WLFN Culture Team
2025-12-12 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
Let’s can some moose meat!

The Culture & Language Department welcomes WLFN Community Members to join us in preparing for the Winter Solstice! Come lend a hand, learn, and enjoy time together.

Lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be provided

Contact Kim for more details, kim.swanson@wlfn.ca or 250-296-3507 ext. 102

Traditional Crafts with Culture Team for WLFN Members
2025-12-11 13:00 - 20:00 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
WLFN Members, join us to make some traditional crafts! We will be making devil’s club bead necklaces, dream catchers, and ornaments. You can also bring your own craft projects, if that’s more your speed.

December 11th – First session 1-4pm, Second session 5-8pm.

Snacks & Refreshments will be supplied

Please RSVP with Kim Swanson,250.296.3507 ext.102kim.swanson@wlfn.ca

Pizza & Possibilities - WLFN Youth Drop-In Career Exploration
2025-12-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN Youth, Dave Coleman from SkilledTrades BC is coming to talk about how young people can get started, what the apprenticeship pathway actually looks like, and what kinds of opportunities are out there. If you’ve ever thought about becoming an electrician, carpenter, welder (or you just want to explore your options), this is a great chance to ask questions and learn what the future of the trades industry looks like for you. Pizza from Red Tomato Pies will be provided! If you require a ride to this event, please contact Bobby-Jo or Shawna to arrange to have them pick you up! 250-296-3507 ext. 190 or ext. 135

Christmas Craft
2025-12-10 13:00 - 16:00 | WLFN Administration Building, 2561 Quigli Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 0B1, Canada
WLFN Members,

Please join us for a fun afternoon of making Christmas crafts. Spots are limited, so please contact Kyleen Toyne by email kyleen.toyne@wlfn.ca or by phone, 150-296-3507 ect. 186

Snacks will be provided.

Saskatoon Jam Making Day
2025-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
We’re making Saskatoon jam!!

The Culture & Language Department welcomes WLFN Community Members to join us in preparing for the Winter Solstice! Come lend a hand, learn, and enjoy time together.

Lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be provided at all three events.

Please contact Kim for more details, kim.swanson@wlfn.ca or 250.296.3507 ext. 102

WLFN Christmas Dinner
2025-12-07 14:00 - 18:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN Community and staff, join us for our annual Community Christmas Dinner!

Doors open at 2:00PM, with dinner starting at 3:30PM, and Santa making an appearance at 4:30PM and will be taking pics and handing out gifts! Come get into the holiday spirit with your community! WLFN Staff are warmly invited to join.

2:00PM – Doors openGames and Scavenger Hunt3:25PM – Prayer3:30PM – Dinner4:30PM – Santa Arrives!!!!6:00PM – Doors close

Membership Vote on Category 2 Applicants
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
NOTICE OF MEETING:

Williams Lake First Nation (“WLFN”) will be holding a Special Membership Meeting (on the time and date set out above), where WLFN Electors (WLFN Members over the age of 18) will have the opportunity to vote on Category 2 applicants for WLFN Membership. Doors at 5 PM, with voting from 7-9 PM.

BACKGROUND AND VOTING PROCESS:

The 2024 WLFN Membership Rules established two different categories of applicants for WLFN Membership: Category 1 and Category 2.

In order to be considered a Category 1 applicant, a person must demonstrate that at least one of their parents is a WLFN Member or that the applicant or one of their parents were entitled to be on the WLFN Band List maintained by Canada prior to April 17, 1985. Category 1 applicants are entitled to automatically be added to the WLFN Membership List once their application is processed.

If an applicant does not meet the criteria for Category 1, but is otherwise eligible for Membership, they will be classified as a Category 2 applicant.

In order to become a WLFN Member, Category 2 applicants must have their application for Membership approved by a Majority (50%+1) of WLFN Electors physically present at a Special Membership Meeting.

WLFN will be holding a Special Membership Meeting and Membership vote on Category 2 applicants on December 5, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium.

All Category 2 applicants that have submitted a complete application prior to the date of this notice shall be voted on at the December 5th meeting.

In order to ensure fairness, transparency and organization of Membership votes on Category 2 applicants, Council has adopted the WLFN Membership Rules Category 2 Vote Policy (“the Policy”) which establishes clear procedures and rules for the Category 2 voting process. In accordance with the Policy, the meeting will begin with the facilitator introducing each Category 2 applicant. The facilitator will also disclose if each applicant has provided WLFN with a criminal record check and if the criminal record check submitted by each applicant indicates the applicant does or does not have a criminal record.

After being introduced, each applicant will be given 10 minutes to provide a presentation on why they should be considered for WLFN Membership, provided that the Applicant has given the Membership Administrator notice of their intention to make a presentation or not make a presentation at least seven (7) days prior to the Special Membership Meeting. If the Applicant does not notify the Membership Administrator as to whether or not they propose to make a presentation, it will be presumed that the Applicant is not presenting and they will not be afforded the opportunity to do so.

Applicants are not required to provide a presentation but are strongly encouraged to do so. Applicants are asked to include information in their presentation on their family ties or other connections to WLFN; their involvement in WLFN cultural and/or community activities and how they plan to contribute to the WLFN community if granted Membership. Members may ask applicants questions following their presentation.

After all the presentations are complete, WLFN Electors present at the meeting will then have the opportunity to vote by secret ballot on whether or not to approve each applicant for WLFN Membership. Voting will be open for at least 2 hours from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. but may open prior to 7 p.m. if presentations conclude before that time. Upon the conclusion of voting and tallying of results, the Membership Administrator will announce the results of the vote at the Special Membership Meeting. Each applicant will also be informed of the results of the vote and the Membership Administrator will post a notice with the results in accordance with the Membership Rules.

LIST OF CATEGORY 2 APPLICANTS:

The WLFN Membership Rules require that this Notice include the names of each Category 2 applicant being voted on at the December 5, 2025 Membership Vote. The names are set out below:

Donna Marie Astley-Reed

Feleana Cherise Brandt

Robert Edward Coleman

Connor Michael Cullen

Janet Cunningham (Vedan)

Jared Chance Hunkpapa Cunningham

Franklin Cecil Allan Holt

Brock James Paul Hoyer

Rylan Dean Kerber

Corey Shane Lehmann

Fabian Joseph Lehmann

Hannah Raye Maas

Jordyn Elizabeth Maas

Steven John Maas

Dana Dowling MacDonald

Rosalee Evelyn Maurice

Margery Hellen Noise Cat Kakayetsen

June Rosalie North

James Franklin Price

Dayl Sanford Twan

FURTHER INFORMATION:

For further information about the 2024 WLFN Membership Rules, the Membership vote on Category 2 applicants or the status of your application for WLFN Membership please contact Lisa Camille, Director of Member Services and WLFN Membership Administrator, at 250-296-3507 ext. 103, or via email at membership@wlfn.ca.

Full copies of the 2024 WLFN Membership Rules and the Membership Rules Category 2 Vote Policy can be obtained from Lisa, at the WLFN Quigli Administrative Building (2561 Quigli Drive), or the WLFN Yorston Administrative Building (315 Yorston Street).

WLFN Wellness Group Christmas Crafts w/ Barb Wycotte
2025-12-04 12:00 - 14:00 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
Everyone is welcome to join us for Christmas Craft making with Barb Wycotte at the Elder’s Building. As part of our As part of our regular weekly Wellness and Recovery Meetings. A light lunch will be provided. We hope to see you there

WLFN Active Transportation Plan Community Open House
2025-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
Williams Lake First Nation is working to create a safer, healthier, and more connected community through the development of an Active Transportation Plan.

Please join our Community Open House and dinner. Your inputis essential in shaping this plan to reflect the needs, values, and vision of our community.

Wellbriety Series
2025-12-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-11-19 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-11-05 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-22 17:00 - 18:30 | WLFN Elders Building – 2682 Shuswap Cres, Williams Lake
Everyone, 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:Oct. 8, 22Nov. 5, 19Dec. 3, 17

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

Location: Elders Building

Open to all everyone!

Facilitator: Fawn Michelbackroadstorecovery2020@gmail.com

WLFN Elders Christmas Bazaar
2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
Everybody welcome! Join us for WLFN’s Elders Christmas Bazaar!

Over 30 vendors with artisan goods, clothes, artwork, food, and more. Plus:Hourly door prizes | Loonie Auction | Concession | 50/50everybody welcome. proceeds go towards WLFN elder programming.

IH Treatment Services Info Session
2025-11-27 12:00 - 14:00 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
Join us as we welcome Eric, Sarah and Kim from Interior Health and learn more about current IH treatment support services and peer support @ The Junction that is available to WLFN members.

Lunch will be provided

Contact George Warr for more info, george.warr@wlfn.ca

10 Healthy Habits for Financial Management
2025-11-26 17:00 - 19:00 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
WLFN members, join us for 10 Healthy Habits for Financial Management.

Managing money can feel tricky, but a few smart habits go a long way. Whether you’ve recently received a settlement payout or just want practical skills for managing your finances, this session is for you. Should you pay off debt first? Should you invest? We’ll explore 10 essential strategies to help you make confident, informed decisions about your money.

Light dinner included. Please RSVP to Kyleen to sign up:kyleen.toyne@wlfn.ca | 250.296.3507 ext 186

Can’t attend in-person? Join us virtually right here:

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Hide Scraping Workshop for WLFN Members
2025-11-26 10:00 - 17:00 | WLFN Culture Building, 186 Groundhog Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN Community members, join us for a hide scraping workshop with the culture team. Cecil and the team will lead an introduction into the tradition, scraping and preparing a hide. Lunch and refreshments provided. Seating is limited! To reserve your spot, RSVP to Kim: kim.swanson@wlfn.ca | 250.296.3507 ext.102

Free Store
2025-11-25 15:00 - 20:00 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
Everyone! WLFN Social Development is hosting another Free Store on Tuesday, November 25th at the Elders Building from 3PM to 8PM (or until all items are gone).

Come browse a wide selection of free clothing and household items — everyone is welcome!

We’re also accepting donations in advance. If you’d like to contribute, please contact Lisa Presley at lisa.presley@wlfn.ca or Carla Berkelaar at carla.berkelaar@wlfn.ca

Canning Chinook
2025-11-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
The Culture & Language Department welcomes WLFN Community Members to join us in preparing for the Winter Solstice! Come lend a hand, learn, and enjoy time together as we can some chinook.

Lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be provided.

Health and Wellness Drop-In Session
2025-11-17 10:00 - 19:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN members, we’re gathering community input to help guide new health and wellness priorities for our Nation. Your ideas will help shape programs that support our people, our families, and our future.

This event is open to WLFN community members. Drop in anytime — it only takes 10-15 minutes. Fun, interactive, and meaningful.

Refreshments & snacks provided. Door prizes to be won!

Burial Protocol Community Feedback
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN Members,

Come learn about Secwepemc burial protocol presented by Joanne Moiese and provide feedback.

Dinner at 5:00Engagement 5:30-7:00

Hosted / Presented by Joanne Moiese

Perogie Making
2025-11-09 11:00 - 14:00 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
WLFN Members, Melissa from Klassy Kitchen will be facilitating a fun day of making perogies! Learn how to make perogies from scratch. Each participant will make enough for dinner and a few leftovers to take home. Seating is limited! Open to WLFN Members only. To sign up, or for more information, contact:

To sign up, or for more information, contact Kyleen:kyleen.toyne@wlfn.ca or 250.296.3507 ext 186

Toad People film screening
2025-11-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Paradise Cinemas, 78 South 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V2G 1H9, Canada
WLFN Community,

The WLFN Lands Department invites you to a special community screening of Toad People, an inspiring documentary about British Columbians taking action to protect species at risk—starting in their own communities.

A brief introduction will take place from 4:30 to 4:45 PM before the film begins. The documentary has a runtime of 76 minutes (1 hour and 16 minutes).

Each attendee will receive a large popcorn and a large drink.RSVP: Please email Wenona.Gordon@wlfn.ca or text/call 250-302-2876 with the number of people attending.

Transportation: Elders who require a ride can contact Wenona to arrange transportation.

Learn more about the film at toadpeople.org.

Join us for an evening of learning, reflection, and community connection as we explore ways to protect local wildlife and habitat.

Produced by the Wilderness Committee, Toad People tells the story of people like Steve Clegg and and other families and communities across BC who are taking action to save the wildlife in their backyard, whether it’s toads, mountain caribou, rattlesnakes or barn owls.

Their work is immense. Because despite having some of the most diverse wildlife in North America – including 1,900 species at risk – British Columbia is one of only two provinces in Canada with no endangered species law.

For the last four years, co-directors Mike McKinlay and Isabelle Groc have documented intensive community efforts to save species at risk in British Columbia and explored the urgent need for a BC endangered species law. Today, they bring those stories and the people behind them together in Toad People.

Grief Ceremony
2025-10-30 14:30 - 18:30 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN Members,

Join the WLFN Culture and Health Team for an intimate and uplifting traditional exploration of grief. No registration required.

Actvities will include songs, ceremony, sharing circle, and optional mixed Tsqilye or Lahal

2:00pm- Doors Open. Light snacks and welcoming3:00pm- Ceremony Starts with a sharing circle (George/Cecil MC)George will start the grief circle to encourage people to speak.4:30pm- Culture team will drum songs to uplift everyone’s spirits4:40pm- Brushing off5:00pm- Dinner is served buffet style 6:00pm- Head to Tsqilye with Cecil Or Play a game of Lahal with Val to uplift spirts.

Halloween Bash
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN Community,

The Recreation Team is excited to announce our annual Halloween Bash, taking place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Elizabeth Grouse Gym. The event will begin at 6:00 PM and continue until the fireworks start at 8:00 PM.

We invite you and your families to join us for an evening of fun, games, and community celebration!

Guess the Amount – 1 person

Bag Decorating – 1-2 people

Bouncy Castle – 1 person

Concession – 1 person

Free Store
2025-10-28 10:00 - 16:00 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
WLFN Social Development is hosting a Free Store on Tuesday, October 28th at the Elders Building from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (or until all items are gone).

Come browse a wide selection of free clothing and household items — everyone is welcome!

We’re also accepting donations in advance. If you’d like to contribute, please contact Lisa Presley at lisa.presley@wlfn.ca or Carla Berkelaar at carla.berkelaar@wlfn.ca

Spooky Cupcakes Workshop for WLFN Members
2025-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
WLFN members, join Jaydeen Sargent and learn how to decoratefun Halloween cupcakes! Decorate six cupcakes to take home.

Dinner included. Space is limited!

5-7 PM at the WLFN Elders Building.

Contact Kyleen to sign up:kyleen.toyne@wlfn.ca250.296.3507 ext 186

Connected by the Beat: Music Trivia Night
2025-10-23 17:00 - 18:00 | The Osprey Nest Social House & Eatery, 1205 Borland Road, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 4V1, Canada
Join us for a fun night of music trivia and small bites at the Osprey Nest! Free admission, snacks included! Jam out with old friends, or mingle with new ones. Brought to you by the Williams Lake Social Collective, and sponsored by Williams Lake First Nation and the Osprey Nest.

Doors open at 5 PM, and trivia starts at 6 PM.

1205 Borland Rd, Williams Lake, BC.

Earth's Gathering Community Feast
2025-10-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN Community, please join us for our Earth’s Gathering Community Feast! We will be bringing in food from this years hunt and having a night of celebration. We will have door prizes as well!!

Financial Literacy for WLFN Members
2025-10-20 17:30 - 20:00 | WLFN Administration Building, 2561 Quigli Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 0B1, Canada
WLFN Members turning 18, or generally wanting to increase your financial knowledge, sign up for the free Financial Literacy course! This course is required for minors turning 18 to receive WLFN Community Trust payments, but is also a fantastic resource for anybody wishing to sharpen their financial skills. Dinner will be provided starting at 5:30 PM and course begin at 6 PM. At the Council Chambers of the WLFN Administration Building on Quigli Drive.

To sign up, or for more info, contact:linda.bond@wlfn.ca | 250.296.3507 ext 131

For those who can’t make it in-person, join online right here:

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