Williams Lake First Nation

IH Treatment Services Info Session
2025-11-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

Wellbriety Series
2025-11-19 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-11-05 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-22 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-08 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

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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Pizza & Possibilities: WLFN Youth Drop-In Career Exploration
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
Are you a youth looking to explore your career options, connect with local employment opportunities, or get guidance on training and business development? Join us for a Youth Drop-In Session at the WLFN Rec Centre hosted by WLFN Employment Team, Shawna Robbins and Bobby-Jo Kowalski.

Pizza generously donated by Red Tomato Pies!

This is your chance to:

Meet and build relationships with WLFN Employment Coordinators.Ask questions about training, job searching, or starting your own businessLearn about programs and resources available to support your career goalsGet guidance to help you take the next steps toward your future

Whether you’re just starting to think about your career or looking for ways to grow your skills and opportunities, this session is for you. Drop in, explore your options, and take the first step toward building the career you want

First Aid Level 1 Training for WLFN Members
2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake, 1250 Western Ave, Williams Lake, BC, Canada
WLFN Members, sign up for a one-day First Aid Level 1 training. Held at TRU Williams Lake. Seats are limited!

Pick from three options: August 16, September 13, or September 29.

To sign up, contact: Bobby-Jo.Kowalski@wlfn.ca

Day at the Lake Paddle & Lunch - NEW DATE
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Scout Island, Scout Island Rd, Williams Lake, BC V2G 5K5
WLFN Members, you are invited to join us at Scout Island for a fun day of canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and we will be having a lunch afterwards!

Bring your own kayaks and paddleboards, we will have the BIG canoe as well. Participants are responsible for their own life jackets and safety.

Please contact George Warr for more details – george.warr@wlfn.ca

Connection Between Diabetes and Addiction/Recovery with Jillian Neuner
2025-09-25 12:00 - 14:00 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
Everyone is welcome to join us for a session on the connection between diabetes and addiction/recovery and what the diabetes nurse provides to support community members effected by diabetes. Lunch provided

WLFN Hunting Camp
2025-09-25 06:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-24 06:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-23 06:00 - 21:00 | BC
All subject to change based on fire and weather.

Departure Date: September 22, 2025, at 8:00am from Culture Building.

Monday, Day 1:9:30- Arrive and set up12:00-1:00- Lunch1:00-2:00- Hunting Ceremony2:00-4:00- Traditional Hunting Teaching4:30-5:30-Dinner5:30-till late- Evening hunt/Camp games

Tuesday Day 2:6:00- Morning hunt (bagged breakfast)8:30-9:30- Breakfast (for hunting camp)10:00-12:00- Camp games12:00-1:00- Lunch1:00-4:00- Free Time/ Processing(if needed)4:30-5:30-Dinner5:30-till late- Evening Hunt/Lahal

Wednesday Day 3:6:00- Morning hunt (bagged breakfast)8:30-9:30- Breakfast (for hunting camp)10:00-12:00- Camp games12:00-1:00- Lunch1:00-4:00- Teaching Processing (Cecil)4:30-5:30-Dinner5:30-till late- Evening Hunt/ Story Telling

Thursday Day 4:6:00- Morning hunt (bagged breakfast)8:30-9:30- Breakfast (for hunting camp)9:30-12:00- Pack up and head back to WLFN

For more information, please contact Kim Swanson, kim.swanson@wlfn.ca or 250-296-3507 ext. 102

Wellbriety Series
2025-09-24 17:00 - 18:30 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
WLFN members, 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:

July 2, 16, 30

August 13, 27

September 10, 24

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Dinner included)Location: Elders BuildingOpen to all WLFN members

Facilitator: Fawn Michelbackroadstorecovery2020@gmail.com

This event will also be available to watch online. To get a link to the meeting, please contact Fawn Michel, backroadstorecovery2020@gmail.com

Chainsaw Safety Course
2025-09-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 | TRU Williams Lake Campus 1250 Western Ave, Williams Lake, 1250 Western Ave, Williams Lake, BC, Canada
WLFN Members, sign up for Chainsaw Safety Course training. This runs for three days, from 8AM until 5PM each day.

There will be a good mix of training in classroom at the TRU Williams Lake campus and some hands-on experience taking place out in the field.

To sign up, contact: Bobby-Jo.Kowalski@wlfn.ca
