COMMUNITY NEWS

Tsawout First Nation is exploring a partnership opportunity grounded in long-term stewardship and shared values.

Tsawout leadership is in early discussions with Westbow Group of Companies about a potential partnership that would bring more than 200 acres of land into Tsawout’s reserve. This opportunity is focused on creating lasting economic strength for future generations through carefully planned development.

Westbow Group is a family-owned company with a long history of working alongside communities to build places that create lasting value. Guided by a commitment to partnership, respect for the land, and giving back, Westbow approaches development with a long-term lens—prioritizing sustainability, relationships, and community benefit.

Any partnership would be shaped by Tsawout values, priorities, and leadership.

Transparency and community voice are central to this process. Westbow Group will be hosting a series of engagement sessions in January for Tsawout members to share details about the proposed partnership, answer questions, and hear feedback directly from the community.

Following these engagement sessions, Tsawout members will determine whether to support moving forward with this partnership. Engagement dates and times will be shared soon.

January 6th –About Westbow Presentation Community Dinner 5pm
Location: SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Gymnasium 7728 Tetayut Rd

January 8th – Online Zoom About Westbow Presentation – 4:00 p.m. (RSVP required)
Please RSVP to naylenet@westbow.ca

January 10th – Open House Meet Westbow 10am to 3pm
Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly open house at Tsawout gym. Enjoy bouncy castles for kids and take the
opportunity to meet the Westbow team, ask questions, and have informal conversations in a welcoming setting.
Location: SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Gymnasium 7728 Tetayut Rd

January 10th – Youth engagement night (For members under 19) 5pm – 8pm
Pizza and presentation
Location: SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Gymnasium 7728 Tetayut Rd

January 12th – Informative Presentation 11am (RSVP required)
Early voting available, Max capacity of 30 people per meeting
RSVP to naylenet@westbow.ca please so we can accommodate everyone
Location: SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Auditorium on lower level 7728 Tetayut Rd

January 12th – Informative Presentation 5:30pm (RSVP required)
Early voting available, Max capacity of 30 people per meeting
RSVP to naylenet@westbow.ca please so we can accommodate everyone
Location: SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Auditorium on lower level 7728 Tetayut Rd

January 13th – Tsawout Elders Lunch Informative Presentation 11am
Early voting available Max capacity of 30 people per meeting
RSVP to naylenet@westbow.ca please so we can accommodate everyone
Location: SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Auditorium on lower level 7728 Tetayut Rd

January 13th – Informative Presentation 6pm (RSVP required)
Early voting available Max capacity of 30 people per meeting
RSVP to naylenet@westbow.ca please so we can accommodate everyone
Location: SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Auditorium on lower level 7728 Tetayut Rd

January 14th – Informative Presentation 10am (RSVP required)
Early voting available Max capacity of 30 people per meeting
RSVP to naylenet@westbow.ca please so we can accommodate everyone
Location: SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Auditorium on lower level 7728 Tetayut Rd

January 15th – Informative Presentation 9:30am (RSVP required)
Early voting available Max capacity of 30 people per meeting
RSVP to naylenet@westbow.ca please so we can accommodate everyone
Location: SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Auditorium on lower level 7728 Tetayut Rd

January 15th – Informative Presentation – 7pm
Early voting available Location: SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Gymnasium 7728 Tetayut Rd

January 22nd – In Person Voting Location: SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Gymnasium 7728 Tetayut Rd