Community Description
Westbank First Nation is a self-governing Nation in the Okanagan region of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Westbank First Nation ("WFN") is an economic leader among First Nations in Canada, building wealth for the community and valuing the role of business in generating its independence, wealth and long-term success.
Treaty or Tribal Association
Okanagan Nation Alliance
Summary of Economic Development Agreements, Community Businesses and Joint Ventures
Westbank First Nation has a strong economy in part due to its self-governing status. It manages numerous businesses in a range of sectors including: Wine and Tourism, Forestry, Energy, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, and Building Permits. For a full snapshot, see the 2017 Westbank First Nation Business Profile: http://www.wfn.ca/docs/2017-02-09_v05_wfn_business_profile.pdf
Economic Development Background
With an entrepreneurial-spirited Membership, a history rich in culture and tradition, diversity in employment, strong commercial and residential sectors, along with healthy forestry and tourism industries, and an Economic Development Commission providing linkages between government, members and businesses, WFN continues to bring forward annual statements showing healthy profits and capital re-investments back into the community.