Cwelcwélt Health Station

08/24/2026

🔥🏡 WLFN Community – Need help FireSmarting your home?

Our FireSmart Tech, Darian Philbrick, is here to help you make your home safer from wildfire risk.

📞 Call: 250-296-3507 ext. 194
📧 Email: [email protected]

Take the first step today and protect your home and family! 🌲🛡️

08/21/2026

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From food security to cultural connection, Social Determinants of Health Funding can support communities invest in health and wellbeing When people think about health care, they often think about walking or driving to a medical clinic to see their doctor or community health nurse. And while that’s...

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

We are happy to introduce Fay, our new Community Health Nurse! Fay joins us with a passion for community wellness and a dedication to improving health outcomes for those we serve.

We are confident that her skills, compassion, and professional expertise will be a tremendous asset to our organization and community. We look forward to the work ahead and are pleased to have her as part of our team.

Please join us in welcoming Fay! 🎉🎉🎉

08/21/2026

Indigenous voices are helping shape the future of Cariboo Memorial Hospital.

Williams Lake First Nation Elder, Sally Wynja's handmade pine needle basket served as inspiration for artwork that is part of the hospital's redevelopment project.

Elder Wynja's story is one example of the many ways Indigenous communities are helping shape the future of Cariboo Memorial Hospital.

Through ongoing partnership and engagement, those voices continue to influence the spaces, stories and experiences reflected in the new hospital.

▶️ Read the story: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/stories/elders-basket-inspires-artwork-cariboo-memorial-hospital

08/17/2026

😷 N95 Masks Available at the Health Station 😷

With the current wildfire smoke conditions across B.C., air quality can be difficult to manage—especially for those who are more sensitive to smoke. 🌫️

The WLFN Health Station has N95 masks available for all WLFN community members to help protect against wildfire smoke. 💙

Stop by and pick one up today, or ask someone you know to pick one up for you. 🤝

Please take care of yourself, your family, and your neighbours during these smoky conditions. ❤️

🕣 Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
🍽️ Closed for lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

08/12/2026

🔥Williams Lake First Nation's 2026 Competition Pow Wow, August 28–30 at the Chief William Pow Wow Arbor. Everybody welcome!

💰 $98,650 Total Payouts
🥁 $43,000 Drum Contest ($15,000 First Prize)

Dance Categories:

• Traditional
• Grass
• Chicken
• Fancy
• Jingle

🥁 Host Drum and head drum judge: Sage Hills.
Invited Drums: Chiniki Lake and Young War Society.

Grand Entry:
Friday, August 28 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 29 – 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 30 – 1:00 PM

Admission

Elders & Youth (6–17): $5/day ($10 weekend)
Adults (18–59): $10/day ($20 weekend)
Children 5 & Under: Free

Featured Specials

✨ Grass Spotlight Special (13+)
✨ Men's Traditional Special (18+)
✨ Women's Old Style vs. Contemporary Fancy Shootout (13-21)
✨ Outgoing Brave, Junior & Senior Princess Specials
✨ Senior Princess, Junior Princess & Little Brave Pageants
✨ Hand Drum Contest
✨ Lahal (Stick Games)
✨ 40+ vendors featuring food, art, crafts & more

Dance Competition Payouts

Drum Contest (Minimum 6 drummers per group)
1st: $15,000
2nd: $10,000
3rd: $8,000
4th: $6,000
5th: $4,000

Golden Age Categories (55+)
1st $1,000 • 2nd $800 • 3rd $600 • 4th $400

Adults (18–49)
1st $1,000 • 2nd $800 • 3rd $600 • 4th $400

Teens (13–17)
1st $500 • 2nd $400 • 3rd $300 • 4th $200

Juniors (6–12)
1st $250 • 2nd $200 • 3rd $150 • 4th $100

Tiny Tots (5 & Under)
🎉 Paid out daily!

For more information, please contact:
[email protected] | 250-296-3507 ext. 107

Everyone Welcome!