Okanagan Indian Band

Cultural Safety Education
2022-11-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Public Safety Office
Okanagan Indian Band Public Safety Team invites you to join Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand for Cultural Safety Education
Dates available:

October 25th & 26th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
November 8th & 9th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
November 22nd & 23rd, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Location:
n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office
Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Un-derstanding Truth & Reconciliation etc.
We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming.
Light snacks and lunch provided daily.
To sign up please contact:
Michael Ochoa
250.309.0353
publicsafety@okanagan.org

Band Council Meeting
2022-11-21 09:00 - 12:00
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will held on Zoom.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81979759495?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495
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.**

Apple/iphone assistance for Elders
2022-11-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Bluebird building
​OKIB Elders program – Apple/iphone assistance for Elders
November 21st​ at the bluebird building 9-12pm
Android sessions coming soon! (January 2023)
Please contact Sharmaine to sign up: 250-241-4934 or eac1@okanagan.org

Open skating for youth
2022-11-19 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-11-12 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-11-05 16:30 - 18:30 | okanagan training rink, 5204 27th street
Open Skate for Youth​
​Beginning in November – Open Saturdays from 430 to 630pm
at Okanagan Training Rink (5204 27th street, Vernon)
250-549-7468
-Younger Children require adult supervision
-Okanagan Training rink staff onsite for skating support
-participants must bring their own skates and equipment

Winter Family Gathering Traditional Pow Wow
2022-11-19 12:00 - 19:00 | Winfield Memorial Hall
Winter Family Gathering Traditional Pow Wow – November 19th
Winﬁeld Memorial Hall Noon to 7:00 p.m.
Grand Entry: 1:00 p.m.
Host Drum: Birch Creek
M/C: Richard Jackson, Jr.
For more information to register for a vendor table or special
please contact
Mo Ziprick 250 470 8740 moziprick@shaw.ca
or Ann Bell 250 548 3723 lcna@shaw.ca

Youth Floor Hockey
2022-11-18 15:00 - 17:30
Youth Floor Hockey
November 18th 3-5:30pm at Seaton Secondary school gym
*Transportation available*

For more information or to register please contact activities@okanagan.org or call 1 250 241 6946

nsyilxcen Workshop Series Day two
2022-11-16 13:00 - 16:00
nsyilxcen Workshop Series Registration

Facilitated by Cree Whelshula

Wednesday, November 16th
1 – 4 pm: Immersion Games and Activities workshop. Participants can join in-person at the HOL Hall or via ZOOM.

nsyilxcen Workshop Series day one workshops
2022-11-15 13:00 - 19:00
nsyilxcen Workshop Series Registration

Facilitated by Cree Whelshula

Tuesday, November 15th
1 – 4 pm: Intermediate Grammar workshop. Participants can join in-person at the HOL Hall or via ZOOM.
5 – 7 pm: Innovative Teaching Tools and Strategies workshop. Online only.

Band Council Membership Forum
2022-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, the upcoming Band Council Membership Forum will held in person at Head of the Lake Hall as well as on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81979759495?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495
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 Fluent Speakers Series
2022-11-13 00:00
Please follow this link for details and to register: https://forms.gle/oeEbeJRD4kvde72u6

Remembrance Day Celebration
2022-11-11 10:45 - 13:00
Remembrance Day Celebration

Way’ Members,

Please join us this November 11th to Honor our veterans:

10:45 am

Gathering at the OKIB Veterans Monument (Located at the band Office/former Council Chambers)

-laying of the Wreaths

-Roll call for Veterans

Lunch will be served at Head of the Lake Hall

For more information please contact Julie Richard (250) 542 7132

Youth Hide Scraping
2022-11-11 09:00 - 15:00
When: Friday, November 11th

Where: Wendy Louis Residence

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Ensure you are checking inbox & junk mail for email confirmation.

*Please dress appropriately for weather conditions. Also please bring a water bottle.

Use this link to register:

https://forms.gle/3XpTrFvtoGETnrmGA

​Youth Planetarium show
2022-11-10 12:00 - 15:00
​Youth Planetarium show
Transportation available, pick up at Bluebird building at 12:15pm
Arrival back at Bluebird by 3:15pm
Limited spots available
to register or for more info please contact Youth Activities at @activities@okanagan.org

CANCELLED: Mamas for Mamas Visit – Kelowna Office
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00
Mamas for Mamas Visit – Kelowna Office
WHEN: November.10.2022
VISIT: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch provided
If you would like to attend this visit with us, please let Valerie Chiba (Health) 250.542.5094 know or call Rosalie @ 250.306.1756.
Mamas for Mamas is a national charitable organization that supports low income mothers and their kids
Join us with a visit to this awesome organization!

Cultural Safety Education
2022-11-09 10:00 - 15:00

Band Council Meeting
2022-11-08 09:00 - 12:00
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will held on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81979759495?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495
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.**

Th’owxiya - The Hungry Feast Dish
2022-11-06 14:00 - 15:00
​First Nations storytellers spin a tale of misadventure and giving back to the earth for theatregoers of all ages​
The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre presents Th’owxiya – The Hungry Feast Dish on Sunday, November 6 at 2:00PM. The show runs 45 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for ages 5 to 15. Tickets are $12. For tickets, please call 250-549-SHOW (7469) and for video previews, please visit our 2022-23 SPOTLIGHT Season online at: www.vdpac.ca.
Ticket Link: https://www.ticketseller.ca/ti…

Drop in Flu and Covid vaccine clinic on Nov 4 & 5 - Bluebird building
2022-11-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-04 13:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Drop in Flu and Covid vaccine clinic on Nov 4 & 5 – Bluebird building
Way’ Members, the Health team will be running a Drop in Vaccine clinic at the Bluebird building, Friday and Saturday this week. If you haven’t gotten a flu shot yet or your Covid booster, this is a perfect opportunity to.

Friday Nov 4, 1-7pm
Saturday Nov 5, 9am-4pm

Lets Gather together: Baby and Toddler group
2022-11-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Lets Gather together: Baby and Toddler group, starting up Oct 11th on Tuesday’s 11AM-1PM @ Health Boardroom
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Health & Activity topics such as:
-Nutrition/Baby’s first foods
-Growth & Development
-Oral health
-Baby massage
-Traditional crafts
-Community kitchen
-Water safety, and many many more topics

Band Council Meeting
2022-10-31 09:00 - 12:00 | online

Tea Time with Fluent Speakers Series
2022-10-30 00:00
Members, please register here for details: https://forms.gle/oeEbeJRD4kvde72u6

Trunk or Treat 2022
2022-10-29 17:00 - 18:30
Trunk or Treat 2022

Way’ Members,

Trunk or treat is returning once again. Join us Saturday October 29th at 5:00pm in Komasket Park. There will be Hot Chocolate, Hot dogs, and of course, the ‘Best Trunk Contest’ so be sure to decorate the trunk of your vehicle to join the contest!

To register email Glenda louis at glendalouis@hotmail.com
Or register using this google docs link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA3rXyZ5PomJZWbsSpRXMIy0gywJcJEgrVMJXMsa32krlakw/viewform
If you have questions please email: Julie Richard- jewelz0819@hotmail.com
Or Sulinek Saddleman- Sulinek@hotmail.com

Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
2022-10-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
Head of the Lake Hall

Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
2022-10-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Lake Country SRI building
Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
SRI Building, Duck Lake
