Okanagan Indian Band

Beaded Orange Shirt pin making workshop
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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

Hockey Prep Camp
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
2023-09-13 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

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

Band Council Meeting
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.**

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, 2023-07-12 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)

OKIB Cooling Centers
2023-07-23 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-22 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-21 12:00 - 20:00
Join us to cool down from the hot weather!

WHEN: Daily, Thursday July 20 to Sunday July 23, 12:00pm – 8:00PM

WHERE: New Horizons / Bluebird Building / Salmon River, Round Lake Hall

Please tell your loved ones who may not have air conditioning about this service.

Pride day New Date: July 20, 2023
2023-07-20 14:00 - 19:00 | Komasket Park
POSTED ON JULY 4, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Chelazon Leroux (Canada’s Drag Race season 3) will be joining the evening line-up, alongside Holli Woods, Ken Don’t be Crying, and our very own Hymm & The Electronics at Komasket Park on July 20, 2023.
Please note the new Eventbrite link for those who have not registered. All previous registrations will receive an updated Eventbrite ticket!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/copy-of-pride-day-okib-tickets-671053899277
2:00pm-7:00pm @ Komasket Park, Vernon BC
Family fun, dinner and entertainment.
Links

Pride Day poster, agenda and registration information
Tina Turner Dance off Competition Registration form

If you would like to volunteer please contact: Glenda.louis@okanagan.org or 250 542 4328 ext. 3004

OKIB Cooling center
2023-07-20 12:00 - 20:00

​Education Jurisdiction Information/discussion session​
2023-07-19 17:00 - 20:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
​Education Jurisdiction Information/discussion session​
Way’ Members,
The OKIB Education team will be putting together information sessions on the new proposed ‘First Nation’s Jurisdiction over Education’
For more information on this topic use this link: https://www.fnesc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Jurisdiction-One-pager-2022-03-17-clean.pdf
a Meal will be provided for the sessions and attendees will be entered to win a laptop
Wednesday July 12 at Bluebird building
12:30pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday July 19 at Head of the Lake Hall
5:00pm – 8:30pm
Use this link to sign up:
https://forms.office.com/r/vZpjnSSrfe

Band Council Meeting
2023-07-17 09:00 - 12:00

OKIB Summer Youth Day camp week 3
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-21

Syilx Men's Gathering
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-16 | Glimpse Lake, Upper Nicola

OKIB Cultural Camp Day 4
2023-07-13 09:00 - 20:00
OKIB Cultural Camp

Please stay tuned for more details

Seabird Diabetes Clinic POSTPONED until October
2023-07-13 08:00
Seabird Diabetes Clinic POSTPONED until October 24 25 26
