Westbank First Nation
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The Westbank First Nation is a First Nations
government in the Okanagan
region of the Canadian province of British Columbia
, located with the District of West Kelowna. They are a member of the Okanagan Nation Alliance
. The Westbank First Nation is one of the most progressive, successful First Nations in Canada.
Having achieved Self-Government in 2005 they have experienced unparalleled and explosive growth. With a stable and sophisticated government and leased land system; large amounts of undeveloped serviced land; adjacent to Kelowna and bordering Lake Okanagan (one of the most desirable areas in Canada); commercial and residential developers are scrambling to gain a foothold for their projects on this Reserve.
First Nations
First Nations is a term that collectively refers to various Aboriginal peoples in Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis. There are currently over 630 recognised First Nations governments or bands spread across Canada, roughly half of which are in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. The...
government in the Okanagan
Okanagan
The Okanagan , also known as the Okanagan Valley and sometimes as Okanagan Country is a region located in the Canadian province of British Columbia defined by the basin of Okanagan Lake and the Canadian portion of the Okanagan River. As of 2009, the region's population is approximately 350,927. The...
region of the Canadian province of British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, located with the District of West Kelowna. They are a member of the Okanagan Nation Alliance
Okanagan Nation Alliance
The Okanagan Nation Alliance is a First Nations Tribal Council in the Canadian province of British Columbia, spanning the Nicola, Okanagan and Similkameen Districts of the Canadian province of British Columbia and also the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington state.-Member...
. The Westbank First Nation is one of the most progressive, successful First Nations in Canada.
Having achieved Self-Government in 2005 they have experienced unparalleled and explosive growth. With a stable and sophisticated government and leased land system; large amounts of undeveloped serviced land; adjacent to Kelowna and bordering Lake Okanagan (one of the most desirable areas in Canada); commercial and residential developers are scrambling to gain a foothold for their projects on this Reserve.
Indian Reserves
Indian Reserves under the jurisdiction of the Westbank First Nation are:- Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserve No. 9Tsinstikeptum 9Tsinstikeptum 9, usually referred to as Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserve No. 9, is one of two Indian Reserves of the Westbank First Nation located in West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It and Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserve No. 10 are jointly normally referred to as the Westbank Indian Reserve. ...
, 641.8 ha., 6 miles southwest of the City of Kelowna, within the boundaries of West Kelowna - Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserve No. 10Tsinstikeptum 10Tsinstikeptum 10, usually referred to as Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserve No. 10, is one of two Indian Reserves of the Westbank First Nation located in West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It and Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserve No. 9 are jointly normally referred to as the Westbank Indian Reserve. ...
, 339 ha., immediately opposite the City of Kelowna, within the boundaries of West Kelowna. This reserve is what is usually meant by the phrase "Westbank Indian Reserve" - Medicine Creek Indian Reserve No. 12, 662.50 ha., 10 km southeast of Kelowna
- Medicine Hill Indian Reserve No. 11, 515.70 ha., 15 km southeast of Kelowna
- Mission Creek Indian Reserve No. 8, 2 ha., on left bank of Mission Creek 1 mile from Okanagan Lake, 2 miles south of downtown Kelowna