Indigenous Elder Programs
Indigenous Services, Seniors Services, and Social / Recreational
Provided by Westbank First Nation
Provides various programs and services for the elderly members of Westbank First Nation aged 55 years and older
Elders Group: The Elders Group meets every Tuesday of the month. The program provides a venue for Westbank First Nation (WFN) Elders to meet and discuss issues of mutual interest, socialize with each other and engage in traditional Okanagan practices. Meetings are followed by a healthy luncheon.
Elders emergency housing repair grant: This service assists WFN Elders who are on a limited income or have become disabled and need an emergency repair of their home to maintain a safe living environment. With limited funding, repairs are prioritized first by need and safety. Applications may be filled out with the Elder Coordinator to start the process.
Examples of emergency housing repairs:
Elders emergency housing repair grant: This service assists WFN Elders who are on a limited income or have become disabled and need an emergency repair of their home to maintain a safe living environment. With limited funding, repairs are prioritized first by need and safety. Applications may be filled out with the Elder Coordinator to start the process.
Examples of emergency housing repairs:
- Water leakage
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Furnace malfunction
- Hot water malfunction
- Roof repairs
- Residential garbage collection
- Snowplowing of driveways
- Lawn mowing
- Providing firewood to heat the home
250-768-0292
Public email: ElderCoord@wfn.ca
Website: https://www.wfn.ca/programs-services...
Elders Hall - 3255D Shannon Lake Road, West Kelowna, British Columbia, V4T 1V4
Cost: No cost
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Service area: West Kelowna
Service Types Provided
Indigenous Services
Seniors Services
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided in a group in-person
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