Okanagan Indian Band

Screening of 'Beans' the movie
2023-11-22 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
Screening of ‘Beans’ the movie
The Okanagan Indian Band Health team welcomes you to see the screening of ‘Beans’ at the Vernon Towne Theatre with pizza, popcorn and drinks!
November 22nd
Doors open 5:00pm
Pizza served 5:30pm
Movie starts 6:00pm
Limited seats available, Please RSVP
For more information please contact
Nicole Sullivan, Peer Support Worker
250 309 7364

November Parent's forum night
2023-11-22 17:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
November Parent’s forum night
Wednesday November 22, 5:00-7:00pm @ New Horizons

Agenda:
5:00pm – Dinner
5:30-6:15pm – My Ed information presentation
6:15-7:00 Open Discussion
Please register here if you would like
to receive a grocery box or grocery gift card
https://forms.office.com/r/A080CqZiiz
Deadline for grocery box registration is November 17

​After school S.T.E.M program
2023-11-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Bluebird building
​After school S.T.E.M program
The OKIB Youth Activities team is happy to announce the continuation of the after school S.T.E.M program in partnership with UBCO which will still be happening at Bluebird building. After this week the program will be moving to New Horizons for the following weeks. This program is suitable for Grades 1-7

Cultural Safety Education dates - With Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand
2023-11-22 10:00 - 2023-11-23 15:00, 2023-11-08 10:00 - 2023-11-09 15:00, 2023-10-25 10:00 - 2023-10-26 15:00 | Public Safety Office
Cultural Safety Education dates – With Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand
Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Understanding Truth and Reconciliation and more.
To sign up please contact: Michael Ochoa at 250 309 0353 or email publicsafety@okanagan.org
September 6 & 7, 10am – 3pm daily
September 20 & 21, 10am – 3pm daily
October 11 & 12, 10am – 3pm daily
October 25 & 26, 10am – 3pm daily
November 8 & 9, 10am – 3pm daily
November 22 & 23, 10am – 3pm daily

Yuwipi Ceremony
2023-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Yuwipi Ceremony
November 21st 5:00pm – 7:00pm
About the Ceremony:
Yuwipi is a traditional Lakota healing ceremony. During the ceremony the healer is tied up with a special blanket and ropes, and the healer and their supporters pray and sing for the healing of the person who has asked for the ceremony. The ceremony is for the benefit of our community. Women will be required to skirts during ceremony, no women cant attend if on their moon cycle. Another requirement to be sober four days before.
Any question please call Grant Louis 250-306-7179

After school Craft Club
2023-11-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Bluebird building
After school Craft Club
At the Bluebird building 4:00pm – 5:30pm until Dec 12th.
For grades 1-7
To register please email Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org

BreathArmy - Unlock your hidden potential
2023-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
BreathArmy – Unlock your hidden potential
November 20th 5:30pm-7:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
Cutting edge tools to harness the power of your breath, optimize
your health and performance, find freedom through regulation,
release your limiting beliefs, tap into your true potential and
manifest your destiny!
Limited space available
For more information or to register contact:
Grant Louis – 250 306 7179 or addworker@okanagan.org

Band Council meeting
2023-11-20 09:00 - 13:30
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall & on Zoom.

New Zoom link
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89641323993?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 896 4132 3993
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.**

Tea time with First Language Speakers session 2
2023-11-19 10:00 - 11:00
Tea time with First language Speakers
We will meet online with First Language Speakers to discuss any traditional knowledge or language questions you may have.
November 5 10-11am
November 19th 10-11am
December 3rd 10-11am
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/PFw1iGrPLdjEgADx9

Mixed Martial Arts
2023-11-17 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-10 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-03 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-10-27 16:00 - 17:30
Mixed Martial Arts
With Rylie Marchand
For grades 1-7
Fridays from 4:00pm-5:30pm
at the canoe shed above the Health building
To register please email activities@okanagan.org

Asserting Family Authority: Child and Family Info And Engagement Session
2023-11-17 12:00 - 19:00
Asserting Family Authority: Child and Family Info And Engagement Session
DATE: Nov 17, 2023 (In Person) | Nov 28, 2023 (Virtual)
TIME: 12 pm – 7 pm (In Person) | 3 pm – 7 pm (Virtual)
LOCATION: PIB Community Hall | Virtual Via Zoom
CONTACT: Davis Janko, Child and Family Nation Planner at NationPlanner@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 224

This info session will provide families and communities with information regarding upcoming reforms in Child and Family services including:

Who is the Our Children Our Way Secretariat and what do they do?
Examples of different child and family jurisdiction pathways.
Where are we as a Nation in our jurisdiction pathway & where we want to go?
What do we need to get there? What do we want want to see moving forward?

We aim to gather information and feedback from Syilx Nation members on the next steps to implement Syilx nəqsil̓t | Family supports and services. Open to Syilx Nation members!

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/47GCdDWbsQjkwxmZ8
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Language and Culture strategy engagement session
2023-11-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
way̓ x̌ast sx̌lx̌aʕlt | Hello and good day,
Please join the Okanagan Indian Band’s Language & Culture Department in celebrating the final Language & Culture Strategy Plan with a shared meal together. We will be having one final gathering session to celebrate the work and insight OKIB has contributed to this project.
Please join us at the Head of the Lake Hall on November 16th between 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
If you have any questions please contact the Language & Culture Admin Assistant, Gavin Muselle: languageadmin2@okanagan.org. PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEoPxHcfJx60F79oP0DYksWSLRgYb-PtjfEGt9QO5rE85bGw/viewform

Gravel Pit Engagement session for Membership
2023-11-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Gravel Pit Engagement session for Membership
November 15th starting at 5:30pm
Refreshments will be served
Head of the Lake Hall
For more information contact
250-545-3424 or by email at communications@okibgc.ca

OKIB Remembrance Day Ceremony
2023-11-11 10:45 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Remembrance Day Ceremony
Join us in honoring our veterans
Agenda
10:45 – Gather at the OKIB Veterans monument by the Band Office and old Council Chambers on Westside Road.
11:00am – Ceremony commencement at the OKIB Veterans monument. Honour song, laying of poppies and playing of the last post.
12:00pm – Lunch & Displays following at Head of the Lake Hall
For more information please contact Julie Richard 250 542 7132

Duck lake Covid 19 & Flu clinics
2023-11-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Duck Lake Health and Wellness building, #16 9590 Jim Bailey Rd, Kelowna
OKIB Community Covid 19 & Flu clinics
COVID-19 and Flu Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more important
than ever to get immunized against the flu. Especially
during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you start to feel unwell, it can be hard to
determine if you are sick because of the flu virus
or COVID-19, because the flu and COVID-19 have
some of the same symptoms.
Although both of these viruses can make you feel
very sick, the flu vaccination will protect you from
Influenza.
It is possible to have concurrent infections of
Influenza and COVID-19 which are different viruses
of different families. To avoid this, it is highly
recommended to have your annual flu shot.
Influenza vaccines are the best way
to prevent the flu and are free to all
First Nations/Aboriginal Peoples.
If you have any questions please contact 250-542-5094
Okanagan Indian Band- Health and Family Service Department

Band Council Meeting
2023-11-06 09:00 - 15:00 | 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/84502284566?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 845 0228 4566
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.**

Tea time with First Language Speakers
2023-11-05 10:00 - 11:00

OKIB Community Covid 19 & Flu clinics
2023-11-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Bluebird building

Elders program planning meeting
2023-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Bluebird building
Elders program planning meeting
November 2 10:00am – 12:00pm
at the Bluebird building
The Elders program team invites you to come share your activities on what activities, events and or workshops you would like to see for the upcoming 2024 Elder’s Program.

If you cannot make the meeting but would like to share your ideas please contact one of the other:
Candace: 250 309 0137
Cathy: 250 540 3441
Sharmaine: 250 241 4934

Band Council Membership Forum
2023-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
The Band Council Membership Forum will be taking place this Monday, October 30th beginning at 6pm at Head of the Lake Hall and on Zoom.
Dinner will be provided from 6-6:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87207420995?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 872 0742 0995
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.**

Youth Halloween party
2023-10-30 16:00 - 17:30 | Bluebird building
The Youth Activities team will be putting on a Halloween party this Monday October 30th from 4:00pm – 5:30pm at the Bluebird building!
Swing by for crafts, snacks and a movie!
All ages welcome.

Elder's Program - Pumpkin Carving
2023-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Elder’s Program – Pumpkin Carving
October 30th
Meet at Bluebird building at 1pm to pick a pumpkin to carve and head back to the Bluebird building
To register contact Cathy: 250 540 3441

Trunk or Treat
2023-10-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Komasket Park
Trunk or Treat is back for the 4th annual year! Organized by Community Members for Community Members will continue the festivities!
-Best Trunk contest
-Games
-Hot dogs & hot cocoa
-Fireworks (pending fire ban status)
Trunk or Treat starts at 5pm, trunk decorating from 12 to 4:30pm
(lunch not provided)
Volunteers are welcomed leading up to the event!
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/PMvebHc3ANeb4QKx5
Trunk Registration form
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/PMvebHc3ANeb4QKx5
or email Glenda at glendalouis@hotmail.com
Trunk registration closes Friday, October 27th
There is a $5.00 cash only fee to enter the best trunk contest (optional)
Payment is due upon setup

S.T.E.M
2023-10-25 16:00 - 17:30
S.T.E.M
For grades 1-7
Wednesday from 4:00-5:30pm
Week 1: Catapults
Week 2: Magic mud
Week 3: Things that can fly
Week 4: Plastic mud
Week 5: Newtons law of motion
Week 6: Candy camouflage
To register please email Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org

Learn how to bead a poppy - Elder's Program
2023-10-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Bluebird building
Learn how to bead a poppy – Elder’s Program
Poppy Beading with Sue
Thursday October 19th 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday October 25th 1:30pm-3:30pm
@ Bluebird building
Limited seats available, to register please contact:
Candy: 250 309 0137
Cathy 250 540 3441
Sharmaine 250 241 4934
