Ntityix Development Corporation
Named after the Spring Salmon Food Chief, symbolizing resilience and economic issues, Ntityix Development Corporation has been driving growth in Westbank First Nation since 1973. Originally established as the Westbank Indian Band Development Company, the company has diversified its portfolio over the years to include real estate, forestry, construction, and professional services. With a focus on community enhancement and sustainable growth, Ntityix explores innovative projects while prioritizing Indigenous employment and environmental stewardship.
Empowered Indigenous Commerce in the Central Okanagan
Following its return to community-based self-governance in 2005, the Westbank First Nation (WFN) has become a model of Indigenous-led economic growth. With the country’s first Indigenous Economic Development Commission, WFN fosters thriving Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses, supports investor confidence, and safeguards its 5,000 acres of reserve lands—ensuring a prosperous, sustainable future for all.
21%
population
growth from 2016 to 2021 experienced by WFN
1K+
businesses
on WFN land