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in the north, and from Columbia-Kootenay Range in the east, to the Alexis Creek area in the west. Since time immemorial, the band’s Kukpi7s (Chiefs) led a strong people, and they do so today. The WLFN is a model of successfully leveraging a diverse range of business opportunities for the advancement of the Nation’s culture and way of life. With wholly-owned business interests ranging from archeology to cannabis cultivation and retail, WLFN’s economic development opportunities are often generated through natural resource development which includes forestry, range, mining, water, wildlife, fisheries, etc. “WLFN is progressive community that is very much motivated by a desire to advance the condition of its membership while recognizing and appreciating its cultural heritage and roots,” Kirk Dressler, Director of Legal and Corporate Services at WLFN tells Business Elite Canada. “The WLFN is culturallycentred and future-focused. The cultural foundation for the community is the basis for everything that we do. We’re very much focused on creating a Chief Willie Sellars (Photo Credit - Kiera Elise Photography) 8 FEB 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA

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