Okanagan Indian Band

Youth Archery with OIB Twisted Arrows
2024-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Youth Archery with OIB Twisted Arrows
March 28th at Head of the Lake Hall 10:00am to 3:00pm
-Youth Ages 10 – 18
-Youth must wear closed toe shoes
-long hair must be tied back
-Youth are encouraged to bring water bottles
-Youth must be registered, no drop in
-Lunch will be provided
-20 spots available
To register please email activities@okanagan.org

Cultural Safety Education with Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand
2024-03-21 10:00 - 2024-03-22 15:00, 2024-03-06 10:00 - 2024-03-07 15:00, 2024-02-21 10:00 - 2024-02-22 15:00 | Public Safety Office
Cultural Safety Education with Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand

2024 dates at the Public Safety Office (Lower level of Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road)
January 31st & February 1st 10 am – 3 pm daily
February 7th & February 8th 10 am – 3 pm daily
February 21st & February 22nd 10 am – 3 pm daily
March 6th & 7th 10 am – 3 pm daily
March 20th & March 21st 10 am – 3 pm daily

Education will include: Pre contact, Canada’s hidden history, understanding Truth & Reconciliation, ect.
To sign up please contact:
Michael Ochoa at 250 309 0353 or liaison@okanagan.org

Resonate: Indigenous Hip Hop and Art Exploration
2024-03-18 09:30 - 2024-03-22 16:00 | New Horizons
Resonate: Indigenous Hip Hop and Art Exploration
Okanagan Indian Band Harm Reduction presents a vibrant 5-day event featuring Kiva MH and Geo AKA the Voice designed specifically for youth aged 13-18, happening from March 18th to 22nd at the New Horizon Building.
Immerse yourself in an enriching experience where cultural teachings and harm reduction lessons are seamlessly woven into workshops on songwriting, beat-making, and art creation.
Engage in interactive sessions including sharing circles and medicine bundle making, collaborate on original songs and canvases, and craft your own merch during merch-making workshops.
Don’t miss a thrilling 30-minute live performance by Kiva MH and Geo AKA the Voice.
Register now and join us for this unforgettable journey! Space is limited so please contact Nicole Sullivan, Harm Reduction Peer Support Worker 250-309-7364 peersupport2@okanagan.org

OKIB Flood & Hazard Assessment Report
2024-03-14 17:00 - 20:00 | New Horizons
OKIB Flood & Hazard Assessment Report
Way’ Members, the rescheduled OKIB Flood & Hazard Assessment Report meeting will now be held on March 14th, 5:00pm-8:00pm at New Horizons. Dinner will be provided.
OKIB is hosting a presentation by Stantec to the
community on the Flood and Hazard Assessment,
along with the mapping of findings, recent studies,
and reports related to the Whiterock Lake Fire.
For more information please contact the TSD office at: 250-542-7132

March Monthly Parents Forum Night
2024-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
March Monthly Parents Forum Night
Wednesday March 13th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm at New Horizons building
5:30pm-6:00pm Dinner
6:00pm-6:50pm Mike Grace W.L Seaton Principal
6:50pm-7:30pm Open discussion
Please register here if you would like to receive a grocery box or grocery gift card: http://forms.office.com/r/EyFjTZHV8R
Deadline for grocery box or card is March 11th

You can also leave feedback on Padlet if you are unable to attend the meeting.https://padlet.com/school365/november-parent-forum-okb4o3tbj097w50l

Band Council Meeting
2024-03-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall & on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361…
Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361
Passcode: [REDACTED]

OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal.
To access the Band Council information you must log onto the portal:

https://okib.civicweb.net/user/signin

To register for free access to the Band
Council Portal, follow this link:

https://okib.ca/uploads/files/Portal-landing-page.pdf

**Members are asked to identify themselves on the Zoom call by entering their names. This is to help ensure that members only are present on the Zoom call.**

OKIB & BC Parks Projects Community Engagement sessions
2024-03-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB & BC Parks Projects Community Engagement sessions
OKIB Community Engagement session @ Head of the Lake Hall – March 8th 5:30pm (Dinner will be served)
OKIB Community Engagement session @ Head of the Lake Hall – March 15th 5:30pm (Dinner will be served)

Elders group engagement sessions
March 6th, 12:00pm @ New Horizons
March 14th, 11:00am @ Bluebird building

Along side the in person engagement sessions the team will be putting on a Community survey which is on from February 29th to March 20th
Use this link to take the survey: https://forms.gle/7hK49nkkrq1TagaS7

For more information please contact Colleen Marchand, TSD Director at 250-542-7132

SD22/OKIB Course selection night
2024-03-06 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
SD22/OKIB Course selection night
Wednesday March 6th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
@ New Horizons building
Hey, it’s that time of the year again!
Pick your courses for 2024/2025 and
get help with your grad plan. This is a
great opportunity to make sure you’re
on track to success. Don’t hesitate to
ask us for assistance if you need it.
Let’s make sure you’re set up for a
great year ahead!
W.L. Seaton Staff
Clarence Fulton Staff
Vernon Secondary School Staff
Will on be present to help assist with selection if needed.
Questions?
Contact Kevin Smeltzer at 250 241 2442

OKIB & BC Parks Projects Community Engagement sessions
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | New Horizons

March community shuttle
2024-03-06 10:00 - 15:30
March community shuttle
March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
pick up begins at 10. pick up from
Bluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creek
and round lake.
Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall.
Walmart: 11:30am
Village Green Mall: 12:30pm
Superstore 1:30pm
Returns home at 2:30pm
Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort, riders under the age of 13 must have a parent/guardian.
To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250 241 0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Band Council Meeting
2024-03-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall & on Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361
Passcode: [REDACTED]
OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal.
To access the Band Council information you must log onto the portal:
https://okib.civicweb.net/user/signin
To register for free access to the Band
Council Portal, follow this link:
https://okib.ca/uploads/files/Portal-landing-page.pdf
**Members are asked to identify themselves on the Zoom call by entering their names. This is to help ensure that members only are present on the Zoom call.**

Softball BC Coaching Clinic
2024-03-02 08:30 - 17:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Softball BC Coaching Clinic – Mar 2, 2024, at HOL Hall
8:30am-5:00pm
The Softball Clinic will be a foundational course that gives potential coaches the fundamentals and confidence to begin delivering fun and safe softball programming in sanctioned youth softball. We are honoured to welcome UBCO Heat Head Coach and NAIG Team BC Chef de Mission Michelle Webster as the facilitator for this clinic.
Sign up link: https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/m1pwpk2q0csobuo/

Hand Drumming
2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Hand Drumming
No registration required – Drop in and family friendly
We would like to welcome OKIB Members & Community to share in hand drumming & songs, bring your drum or rattle or use one from our collection
Amber Cardenas will be sharing songs and this will be an opportune time to learn songs and the stories that come with these songs
Who: For Okanagan Indian Band Membership & Community
( All minors to be accompanied by an adult)
When: Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:30pm starting February 7th and ending March 27th, 2024
Where: Head of the Lake Hall
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information please contact Glenda Louis at 250-542-4328 ext 3004

February Community Shuttle
2024-02-28 10:00 - 15:00
February Community Shuttle
February 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
Pick up from Bluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creek & Round lake
Shuttle stops for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green mall.
Pick up begins at 10:00am
Walmart: 11:30am
Village Green mall 12:30pm
Superstore: 1:30pm
Returns home at 2:30pm.
Riders must register as seating is limited! Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort, riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.
To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Indigenous Communities: Active for Life
2024-02-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Indigenous Communities: Active for Life – February 25, 2024, at HOL Hall
10:00am-4:00pm
The Indigenous Communities: Active for Life is a full-day workshop with the purpose of establishing culturally tailored resources that inspires community leaders to deliver programs that promote the holistic development of their participants. The resource and workshop support community leaders and individual champions as they embark on a journey to develop and provide abundance in a quality sport & physical activity program, build collaborative relationships, and re-engage their community members into active and healthy lifestyle.
Sign up link: https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/m8411jr0jz8qdy/

Captikwl night
2024-02-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Captikwl night
NEW DATE:

February 24th, 2024
4:00pm doors open
5:00pm dinner

@ Head of the Lake Hall
Join us for an evening of traditional story telling.
We invite all fluent speakers to join in storytelling
https://forms.gle/LzJaU32v4pwJL1fXA

Aboriginal Coach Modules - February 24, 2024, at HOL Hall
2024-02-24 08:30 - 16:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Aboriginal Coach Modules – February 24, 2024, at HOL Hall
8:30am-4:00pm
The Aboriginal Coach Modules (ACM) is a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) course and is beneficial for all coaches that coach Aboriginal athletes. The featured modules include holistic approaches to coaching; dealing with racism in sport; and health, lifestyle and nutrition.

Sign up link: https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/m7eiqu607m5v6k/

February Silver Star Shuttle
2024-02-23 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-16 16:00 - 20:00
February Silver Star Shuttle
Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd.
Pick up begins at 4:00pm and returns at 8:00pm
Pick up available from Bluebird, Whiteman’s, Round Lake, in Vernon & Six Mile Fire hall.
Available for all OKIB Members & Families, Riders must register as seating is limited!
To register or for more information please call or text Rayne at 250-241-8234 or email tworker@okanagan.org. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 12 must have a Guardian/Parent.

Education Night Parents Forum
2024-02-21 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
Education Night Parents Forum
Wednesday February 21, 2024 5:30pm-7:30pm @New Horizons
Agenda:
530-6:00pm – Dinner
6:00-6:50pm – Presentation by SD 22 on Student Success Rates
6:50-7:30 – Open Discussion
Please register here if you would like to receive a grocery box or grocery gift card:
https://forms.office.com/r/EEGKvKH2mv
Deadline for grocery box/grocery card is February 16
You can also leave feedback on Padlet if you are unable to attend the meeting. https://padlet.com/school365/november-parent-forum-okb4o3tbj097w50l

Band Council Meeting
2024-02-20 09:00 - 16:00

POSTPONED: captikʷɬ: k̓ʷəck̓ʷəcstim iʔ stəɬtaɬtet (Forum 3)
2024-02-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Way’ Members, out of respect for the family this event has been postponed.

Hand Drumming
2024-02-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
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Hand Drumming
No registration required – Drop in and family friendly
We would like to welcome OKIB Members & Community to share in hand drumming & songs, bring your drum or rattle or use one from our collection
Amber Cardenas will be sharing songs and this will be an opportune time to learn songs and the stories that come with these songs
Who: For Okanagan Indian Band Membership & Community
( All minors to be accompanied by an adult)
When: Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:30pm starting February 7th and ending March 27th, 2024
Where: Head of the Lake Hall
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information please contact Glenda Louis at 250-542-4328 ext 3004

OKIB Flood & Hazard Assessment meeting
2024-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 | New Horizons
OKIB Flood & Hazard Assessment meeting

DATE: Tuesday, February 13 2024
TIME: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: New Horizons
Dinner will be provided

OKIB is hosting a presentation by Stantec to the
community on the Flood and Hazard Assessment,
along with the mapping of findings, recent studies,
and reports related to the Whiterock Lake Fire.

For more information please call the TSD office
(250) 542-7132

Band Council Meeting at District of Lake Country office near Duck Lake IR#7
2024-02-12 18:00 - 21:00
Band Council Meeting at District of Lake Country office near Duck Lake IR#7
Monday, February 12th 6pm – 9pm
Chief and Council are hosting the February 12th Council Meeting near Duck Lake at the District of Lake Country Office at the District of Lake Country Office
10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country BC, V4V 2M1
Agenda items should be submitted to the Council Secretary at councilsecretary@okanagan.org by Thursday February 8th.
Meeting will also be available by zoom:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361
Passcode: [REDACTED]

POSTPONED: OKIB General Band Meeting
2024-02-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
General Band Meeting Postponed
Way’ Members,
Due to a passing in the Community the General Band Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, February 10th has been postponed. A new meeting date will be rescheduled soon. Please keep an eye out for updates on our OKIB platforms.
