Okanagan Indian Band

Women’s Talking Circle
2023-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Public Safety Office
Women’s Talking Circle
We invite women and young girls to come and discuss what topics and activities that interest them. Our first meeting will be a teaching of how to make oven Bannock, talking circle and laughter.
We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
10:00 am to 12 noon
Public Safety Office
118 Head of Lake
For more information:
Linda Williams Cell: 250-308-6662
Email: liaison@okanagan.org

When you Laugh All Your Sadness Goes Away
2023-09-30 18:30 - 20:00
When you Laugh All Your Sadness Goes Away
September 30th @ 6:30pm at
Vernon & District Performing Arts Center
*Admission is free*
Special performances by:
Joey Jack
csetkwe
Madeline Terbasket
Billie Marchand
Nakulamen Performance Collective
OKIB Community elders & members needing
transportation Sept 30th 2023 to Vernon Performing
Arts Centre for the evening entertainment use the below link to register:
https://forms.gle/LbccnPQARmyySZ1M9
Event tickets (Admission is free):
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/when-you-laugh-all-your-sadness-goes-away

Community Gathering at Komasket Park
2023-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Komasket Park
Community Gathering at Komasket Park

Join for a Community Gathering at Komasket Park, September 30th, starting at 1:00pm

Bring your drum & voices!
a limited amount of orange shirts will also be available

Schedule
1:00pm – Opening Prayer
1:15pm – y̓lmixʷm remarks
1:30pm -Knowledge Sharing – Elders
2:00pm-Drum circle – all hand drummers & singers
3:00pm -Share a meal (sponsored by PESP)

Walk for the Children
2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00
Walk for the Children
DATE:September 30th, 2023
TIME:Saturday at 10:00am
LOCATION:Starting at the Safeway Parking Lot, (1301 Main St Unit 801 ) Penticton, BC. Ending at the SIRS Monument outside the Penticton Hatchery on En’owkin Trail
CONTACT:Summer De Guevara, Events Planner at events@syilx.orgor 250-707-0095 ext. 127
Join us for a 2 km Walk for Reconciliation on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation! We will be departing from the Safeway Parking Lot and making our way to the SIRS Monument outside the Penticton Hatchery on En’owkin Trail.

Syilx Hunting & Gathering camp 2023
2023-09-22 08:00 - 2023-10-02 17:00
Syilx Hunting & Gathering camp 2023
September 22nd – October 2nd
Carnes Creek North Recreation Site
-all Syilx peoples are welcome
Our purpose is to provide an opportunity to gather traditional foods to disperse throughout the communities to those that are unable to harvest.
-Camp is in an isolated area, no cell service or amenities
-Please bring your own camping gear, chairs, utensils and cups. Please don’t bring any disposable items.
For more information please contact:
Julie Richard: 250-542-7132 (Work)
250-309-5217 (Cell)
Colleen Marchand: 250-306-9796 (Cell)

Beaded Orange Shirt pin making workshop
2023-09-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Beaded Orange Shirt pin making workshop
September 14th & 21st @ Head of the Lake Hall
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
*please ensure you’re able to attend both session if you’re signing up
Use this link to register:
https://forms.gle/kTywhzJiEDSVTuxo7
or email
Lceycoordinator@okanagan.org

Deloitte Presentation to Membership: Audited Financial Statements
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Deloitte Presentation to Membership: Audited Financial Statements
Wednesday, September 20 @ Head of the Lake Hall

The meeting will also be available via zoom as well:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82980615944…
Meeting ID: 829 8061 5944
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dinner at 6 PM with the presentation to follow.
We hope to see you there.

Cultural Safety Education dates - With Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand
2023-09-20 10:00 - 2023-09-21 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

Band Council Meeting
2023-09-18 09:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-05 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/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.**

Hockey Prep Camp
2023-09-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-12 18:00 - 19:00 | okanagan training rink, 5204 27th street
Hockey Prep Camp
Way’ Members,
The Youth Activities team will be putting on a Hockey Prep Camp at the Okanagan Training rink next week on the 12th, 13th & 15th. from 6-7pm each day.
The Prep camp will be for ages 5-18
September 12th 6-7pm
September 13th 6-7pm
September 15th 6-7pm
For more information and to register please email activities@okanagan.org

Language Nest Open House
2023-09-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Language Nest, 11 Victoria Road (Across from the Fire Hall)
The Language Nest will be having an open house on two days this September!
September 13th – 5:00-7:00pm
September 15th – 10:00am-1:00pm
Snacks will be provided!
Questions? Comments? please contact:
lncoordinator@okanagan.org
or 250-309-3557

Salmon Feast
2023-09-15 08:00 - 2023-09-17 17:00
Salmon Feast
DATE: September 15th-17th, 2023
TIME: Dinner is at 5pm on Friday and we are closing at 4pm on Sunday
LOCATION: sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park, Okanagan Falls, BC
CONTACT: Summer De Guevara, Events Planner at events@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 127

The Salmon Feast is a three-day event that involves multiple activities including: traditional performances and ceremonies, stick game tournament, a canoe paddle, and on the final day (Sunday) a salmon feast and ceremony for snx̌aʔiwləm (to honour the sacredness of the river).

Please find the poster attached for more information.
If you would like to apply for camping or a vendor’s booth, please see the links below.

CAMPING APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/FbpvnVXu3b1X38ew9
VENDOR APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/wYEfciJ7fDpXNZGH8

OKIB and OKIBGC 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
2023-09-08 | Predator Ridge

International Overdose Awareness Day - ‘Love in the Time of Fentanyl’
2023-08-31 16:00 - 20:00
International Overdose Awareness Day – ‘Love in the Time of Fentanyl’ – August 31st
4:00-5:00 Circle talk at Cenotaph Park including Land acknowledgments and Remembering loved ones.
Love in the Time of Fentanyl screening at the Towne Theatre Doors Open at 5:00pm screening starts at 6:00pm
7:30 Panel discussion at Town Theatre.
There will also be an ipad draw, to enter contact Nicole Sullivan and attend one or both of the events.
For free tickets contact Nicole Sullivan, Harm Reduction Peer Support Worker 250-309-7364

International Overdose Awareness Day
2023-08-31 12:00 - 15:30
International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31st 12:00pm-3:30pm @ the Okanagan Indian Band Mental Wellness Hub
International Overdose Awareness Day Open House at the Mental Wellness Hub
Learn what the harm reduction team does and grab some refreshments.
Naloxone and harm reduction supplies will be available
There will also be an ipad draw, to enter contact Nicole Sullivan and attend one or both of the events.
Contact: Lane Brewer, Harm Reduction Supervisor 250-241-7595 or Nicole Sullivan, Harm Reduction Peer Support Worker 250-309-7364 for more information

Let's go canoeing
2023-08-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-07-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Komasket Park
Let’s go canoeing
June 28th, July 12th & 26th, August 2, 16th & 30th
Komasket Park, 6:30-8:30pm
Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult
Use this link to register:
https://forms.gle/LnqvqPnE3zdfG7Ds5

Back to School BBQ
2023-08-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Komasket Park
Back to School BBQ
August 30th 5-7pm @ Komasket Park

Use this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/vGZmfnD09n

For more info contact:
Lacey Gregoire 250-309-9771
or okibeducation@okanagan.org

Gravel pit engagement session
2023-08-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Bluebird building
Come find out the latest information on the OKIB Group of companies gravel pit, August 24th starting 5:30pm at the Bluebird building (70 Head of the Lake road)
Light refreshments will be served.
For more information contact Sharnelle at 250 545 3424 or email communications@okibgc.ca

OKIB Summer Cultural Camp
2023-08-14 - 2023-08-17
Please follow this link for more info and to register: https://forms.gle/PWchAXWfhmUySdf86

Invasive Species Information Session: Managing Scotch Thistle on OKIB Lands
2023-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Date: Tuesday, August 4th, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Head of the Lake Hall
Presenter: Grahame Gielens, MSc, Pag, Environmental Roadside Manager, Ministry
of Transportation and Infrastructure
Topic: How to manage invasive weeds on OKIB Lands

Band Council Membership forum
2023-07-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
The Band Council Membership Forum will be taking place this Monday, July 31st from 6pm-9pm at Head of the Lake Hall and on Zoom. Dinner will be provided from 6-6:30pm
If Members want to submit items with materials to the agenda, please send to councilsecretary@okanagan.org. no later than Friday by 3PM.
As the Membership Forum is an open meeting, Members can also show up and add their item at the meeting.
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.**

OKIB Summer Youth Day camp week 4
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-28
OKIB Summer Youth Day camp
​July 4th – August 25th 9:00am-4:00pm
Ages 6-12
Pick up and drop off at the Bluebird building
Snacks and drinks will be provided, please pack a bag lunch for each day attending.
Sports, arts and crafts, outings and many more fun activities!
Use this link to access the registration form: YOUTH ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION FORM FILLABLE V3
For more info and registrations please contact OKIB Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org
Required items
Thank you for your interest in our Summer Day Camp Program. As you know, this year’s Summer Camp will not be held at the OKIB Daycare facility. We will be spending the majority of the camp on field trips to a huge variety of locations. The following is a list of things we would like to see every child bring each day, but keep in mind that for certain activities we may require additional items be sent with your child.
Backpack (two straps, in working condition)
Closed-toe shoes
Change of clothes
Sweater
Hat
Lunch
Sunscreen (if your child requires a special brand/formula)
Water Bottle
Epipen or Medication (if required)
