Natural Resources

Read More About WLFN TCETŚ (ELK) HARVESTING DIRECTIVE

Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) respectfully asks that all Members follow the 2025 WLFN Fishing Plan outlined below. Voluntary participation this plan supports responsible harvesting practices that protect Sqélten (salmon)...

Read More About Williams Lake First Nation 2025 Fishing Plan

Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) is preparing for the 2025 sqlélten (salmon) season and will release our official Fishing Plan and schedule once key environmental and safety considerations are confirmed....

Read More About WLFN Fisheries Report: June 27, 2025

The American Badger (Taxidea taxus jeffersonii) is an Endangered species in British Columbia. The Western population extends from the Okanagan Valley to the Cariboo region. Grassland restoration improves badger habitat...

Read More About Cultural Benefits to Grassland Restoration

WLFN Chief, Willie Sellars, and Esk’etemc Hereditary Chief, Francis Johnson Jr. Photo by Brittany Cleminson. Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) today announced that British Columbia, Esk’etemc, and WLFN have concluded...

Read More About Province of BC, WLFN, and Esk’etemc sign government-to-government Letter of Understanding around Chilcotin River Landslide

Chilcotin River Slide Update There is presently a complete blockage of the Chilcotin River above Big Creek. There is absolutely no salmon fishing permitted within WLFN Traditional Territory on the...

Read More About WLFN Fisheries Report: August 2, 2024

Left to right: Kourtney Cook: Chief Administrative Officer, WLFNWillie Sellars: Kukwpi7 (Chief), WLFNJohn Walker: Stewardship Forester, WLFNAaron Higginbottom, Director of Natural Resources, WLFN Williams Lake First Nation Signs Joint Development...

Read More About Williams Lake First Nation Signs Joint Development Agreement with West Fraser

Williams Lake, BC On September 12, 2023, Sugar Cane Archaeology was announced by the BC Achievement Foundation as the recipient an Indigenous Business Award under the category of Community-owned Business...

Read More About Sugar Cane Archaeology Wins Indigenous Business Award

Currently, all WLFN fishing spots on the Fraser and Chilcotin rivers are closed (between Deadman and Hixon) and will remain closed indefinitely. Sockeye fishing within WLFN Stewardship lands will remain...

Read More About WLFN Fisheries Report: August 16, 2023

Currently, all WLFN fishing spots on the Fraser and Chilcotin rivers are closed (between Deadman and Hixon) and will remain closed until August 17th. Discharge levels are of considerable concern,...

Read More About WLFN Fisheries Report: August 3, 2023