Williams Lake First Nation

Motherhood is Sacred - Intro Drop-In Session for Mothers and Matriarchs
2026-04-08 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
Space is limited! WLFN mothers and matriarchs, sign up to join this intimate sharing group where we will discuss life lessons, day-to-day life as a parent, and more. This group is intended to give extra support to parents who could use it. Drop in and join us on April 8th for this introductory session, between 3 – 6 pm in the basement of the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium. We will discuss a schedule that works for the group. Refreshments included. For more info, or to sign up, please contact:

Shae or Renee at Knucwentwecw Society: 250.392.2995or Amanda at WLFN: 250.296.3507 ext. 151

Wellbriety
2026-04-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:30 | WLFN Elders Building, 2682 Shuswap Drive, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 5K8, Canada
We host weekly meetings every Wednesday evening in an inclusive, supportive space focused on healing and growth through Indigenous traditions and values.

First three Wednesdays of each month:Meetings with light snacks from 5:00–6:30 pm

Last Wednesday of each month:Extended meeting with dinner from 5:00–7:00 pm, and a guest speaker when available

Everyone is welcome.

For more information:Contact Fawn Michel at redfeatherwellbriety2025@gmail.com

Can’t attend in person?https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87954502076?pwd=[REDACTED]

Yoga with Instructor Marissa Bruneau
2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-23 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

Parent Night
2026-04-09 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 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

Culture Days: Beading with Val
2026-04-09 17:30 - 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

Reflexology with Ashley Camille
2026-04-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Cwelcwelt Health Station, 2780 Indian Dr, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 4V1, Canada
Contact Kyleen to sign up: kyleen.toyne@wlfn.ca

Wellness Yoga
2026-04-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-19 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

Wellness Yoga
2026-04-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-19 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. April 12 & 19, 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

IRunWalkWheel (read description)
2026-04-13 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-20 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

WLFN Drop-In Culture Mondays
2026-04-13 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-20 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-27 13:30 - 16:30 | 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.

April 6th: CLOSED for Easter Monday

April 13th: Beading with Val

April 20th: Rebuilding the Tsqilye and sweat (all day)

April 27th: Celebrate our Elders

Drinks and snacks will be available for all dates.

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

Ask Me Anything with Cpl. Brent
2026-04-14 13:30 - 15:30 | WLFN Elders Building – 2682 Shuswap Cres, Williams Lake
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!

Pizza & Possibilities
2026-04-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN youth, we’re excited to welcome our next special guest, Spectrum Resources, and they will be discussing career opportunities in Forestry.

Pizza will be provided by our wonderful sponsor, Red Tomato Pies.For more info, please contact Shawna Robbins, shawna.robbins@wlfn.ca or Bobby-Jo Kowalski, bobby-jo.kowalski@wlfn.ca

WLFN Tsqilye Rebuild Day & Sweat
2026-04-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Tsqilye Building, 301 Mission Road, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V2G5K9, Canada
WLFN Community,

You are warmly invited to come together and help rebuild both the Women’s and Men’s Tsqilye (sweat houses). We will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until the rebuild is complete.

All are welcome to participate—both men and women. Every helping hand is appreciated. Those who wish are also welcome to join us for a sweat following the rebuild.

No registration is required—simply drop in and lend a hand.

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Motherhood is Sacred
2026-04-21 12:00 - 14:00 | WLFN Elders Building – 2682 Shuswap Cres, Williams Lake
Space is limited! WLFN mothers and matriarchs, sign up to join this intimate sharing group where we will discuss life lessons, day-to-day life as a parent, and more. This group is intended to give extra support to parents who could use it. We will meet either weekly for 12 weeks, or biweekly for 6 week, depending on the wishes of the group.

For more info, or to sign up, please contact Shae or Renee at the Knucwentwecw Society: (250) 392-2995

WLFN Men's Group
2026-04-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
The WLFN Men’s Group is gathering to build benches for the ranch — a hands-on night of teamwork.

Hosted by George Warr, Cecil Sheena and William Lulua

Open to all WLFN menPizza will be providedBring your energy and good vibes

WLFN Employment Readiness Lab
2026-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 | WLFN Elders Building – 2682 Shuswap Cres, Williams Lake
WLFN Community,

Join us for the Employment Readiness Lab—a hands-on workshop focused on Community-Centered Career Development: Skills for Secwepemc Success.

This workshop is open to everyone, including those who are employed or unemployed, youth, and individuals receiving social assistance or EI who want to strengthen their resume and sharpen their job interview skills.

Participants will build practical, transferable skills and create or refine a professional resume, all while grounding career development in a strong, community-focused approach. The session offers practical guidance, one-on-one support, and take-home tools that can be used immediately when applying for employment opportunities.

Lunch will be provided.

To register, please contact shawna.robbins@wlfn.ca or bobby-jo.kowalski@wlfn.ca

The Sugarcane Community Clean-Up
2026-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
Everyone is welcome to take part in our community clean-up in Sugarcane! We’ll provide pizza, garbage bags, gloves, and all necessary supplies. Collected waste will be picked up on Friday during the regular waste collection, so please ensure no wildlife attractants (food, garbage, etc.) are left unsecured before pickup day. The more hands, the better—feel free to invite friends from outside the community to join in and help out.

We will be meeting at the community hockey rink, next to the Elizabeth Grouse gymnasium.

For more information, please contact Jaydeen Sargentjaydeen.sargent@wlfn.ca | 250.296.3507 ext.104

WLFN Wildlife Projects Update & Community Discussion
2026-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium, 2674 Indian Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V0K2G0, Canada
WLFN community, please join us on April 23 from 5:00–8:00 pm at the Elizabeth Grouse Gym for an evening of updates and discussion on WLFN wildlife initiatives.

We’ll be sharing information on current Natural Resources wildlife projects, including in-community badger projects, the Horsefly Elk Camera Trap Project, the Asahal moose study, and the Bighorn Sheep m.Ovi test and remove project. Community members will also receive information about the WLFN Wild Game Household Needs & Hunting Survey, with surveys available to complete at the event.

We’ll close the evening with a discussion on the draft WLFN Hunting Permit Policy for non-Members and welcome community input.

Pizza will be provided, there will be a door prize for attendance, and a prize draw for those who complete the survey.

All community members are encouraged to attend and take part in the conversation

Honouring Our Elders
2026-04-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Culture and Language Building, 189 Groundhog Drive, 189 Groundhog Dr, Williams Lake, BC
Everyone is warmly welcome to join us for food, activities, and more as we come together to honour our elders and lift them up in our community. We would be grateful to spend this time with you. Please join us.

Spring Emergency & Preparedness Expo
2026-04-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Gibraltar Room, 525 Proctor Street, Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Management Collective brings you Spring Emergency & Preparedness Expo!

What would you do in the event of a wildfire, house fire, flood or landslide?

Learn how to prepare, respond, and recover by exploring the local resources and supports available in our community. This event highlights emergency preparedness and response, mental health, and wellness, and community safety—connecting you with information and services designed to help you stay informed, supported, and ready.

Join us to learn what the Williams Lake community has to offer and how to be better prepared.

Door prizes!

Questions? Contact Kyleen Toyne at the WLFN Office, kyleen.toyne@wlfn.ca or 250.296.3507 ext. 186
