Okanagan Indian Band

n̓xaʔcín̓ (Elder) Luncheon
2023-05-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
n̓xaʔcín̓ (Elder) Luncheon
DATE: May 8, 2023
TIME: 10 am – 2 pm
LOCATION: West Kelowna Lions Hall – Westbank BC
CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator at rmikuletic@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 121

Calling all Syilx Elders to join us for a Spring luncheon where we can visit, laugh, and share stories!
Open to Syilx Nation elders.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/pxtnVf6zUpCjV95VA

xʷəxʷmínaʔ Trout Fishery
2023-05-06 06:00 - 2023-06-07 17:00
xʷəxʷmínaʔ Trout Fishery

The Syilx Nation would like to invite Syilx Nation members to join us for the xʷəxʷmínaʔ Trout Fishery. We will be fishing for rainbow trout and bull trout and reconnecting with the eastern part of our Syilx Territory.
Fishery will be hosted at the mouth of the Lardeau River at the Trout Lake Recreation Site near Kaslo BC. Fishery to start at sunrise and run throughout the day and weekend.
Open to all Syilx Nation Members | Travel Support Available | BBQ Lunch Saturday | Spaces Limited

Use this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVoTvlheqHmW1Xv5b3VXfg7oUwfw3l-5H5u7YRioanIFMmSA/viewform

Moccasin bootcamp 2023 day 8
2023-05-05 17:30 - 18:30
​Moccasin bootcamp 2023
Friday March 10th until May 19th, 2023 5:30pm – 6:30pm
*No class April 7th due to Good Friday holiday*
5:30pm – 6:30pm with Brandy Griffin ​at Fearless Training Okanagan – 3105 28th Street, Vernon BC.
For more information contact Ruby Alexis 250-542-7132

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse people
2023-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Bluebird building
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse people

Waỳ x̀ast ɬəkʷəkʷʕast (Hello Good Day)

Social Development, Pre-Employment Supports (PESP) and For Community by Community are inviting band members and community to join us on Friday May 5, 2023, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples as we create a safe space to honour the more than 1000+missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse Peoples across Turtle Island.

Event Description:
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Outdoor Event
Wear Red
Calling Hand drummers
Opening Remarks, prayer, and song
Open Microphone
Moment of Silence
Red Dresses will be hung at the Monument Stage located between Bluebird Building and Health Office at 76 Head of the Lake Road, Vernon.
Woman’s Warrior Song and Strong Woman Song
Smudge Circle
Light Lunch

Moccasin bootcamp 2023 day 7
2023-04-28 17:30 - 18:30

Drumming and Singing: April 27th
2023-04-27 18:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
Drumming and Singing
Come enjoy an evening of song
learning and sharing
Please bring a water bottle or travel mug
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/yw9kA4FQR5WVqgmD7
March 2nd, 16th & March 23rd 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
April 6, 13, 20 & 27th 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ New Horizons
For more information please contact: Nicole Wilson, lceycoordinator@okanagan.org

Spring Covid vaccine booster clinic - By appointment only
2023-04-27 08:00 - 17:00
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Spring Covid vaccine booster clinic this week – By Appointment only, Thursday April 27th.

A Spring 2023 booster dose will be offered to:

Indigenous Peoples who are 70 years of age and older (at least 6 months from the last covid-19 vaccine dose, regardless of number of doses)
Individuals 18 years of age and older who are moderately to severely immunosuppressed (at least 6 months from the last covid-19 vaccine dose – regardless of number of doses)
Please contact either Melanie or Chelan if you have any questions about eligibility or to book an appointment 250-542-5094

Free tax clinic
2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Health Building Boardroom downstairs
Every Wednesday
from March 15th2023-april 26th 2023
1:00pm to 2:00 pm
GORD ADAMS WILL BE AT THE Social development boardroom
(downstairs of the OKIB health building)

Any questions or concerns please contact:
Brianna Andrews 250-241-4730 OR 236-599-0023
Email: sdassist1@okanagan.org
Natalie Wilson 236-599-7025 Email: sdassist2@okanagan.org

Mental Health First aid course
2023-04-24 09:00 - 2023-04-26 16:00
Mental Health First aid course
The Public Safety Team invites you to join Mental Health First Aid facilitated from a First Nations perspective for Community members and Front Line workers.
The 20 hour course:
Strengthen skills to help those concerned about changes affecting their mental wellness.
Increase of the signs and symptoms related to changes in mental wellness.
Reduce stigma about mental wellness and provide information about appropriate supports.
Dates: April 24, 25 & 26, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m… ~ light snacks and lunch
Location: n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office
118 Head of Lake Road, Lower level
For more information and to sign up (limited seats available):
Michael Ochoa 250.309.0353 or Email: publicsafety@okanagan.org

Chrome Laptop Assistance for Elders
2023-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Bluebird building
Chrome laptop assistance for Elders
Monday April 24th @ Bluebird building 9:00am – 12:00pm
This session will focus on the Chrome laptops that were distributed to OKIB Members 65+ during Covid.
seats are limited
please contact Sharmaine to sign up 250-241-4934 or eac1@okanagan.org

Elders Craft & visit Day
2023-04-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Elders Craft & visit Day

Come learn how to use the cricut machine or bring a craft project you’re working on – visit while we craft
Sunday April 23rd 10-4pm @ the Bluebird building

For more information contact Sharmaine Gregoire at 250-241-4934

Moccasin bootcamp 2023 day 6
2023-04-21 17:30 - 18:30

Drumming and Singing: April 20th
2023-04-20 18:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
Drumming and Singing
Come enjoy an evening of song
learning and sharing
Please bring a water bottle or travel mug
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/yw9kA4FQR5WVqgmD7
March 2nd & March 23rd 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
April 6, 13, 20 & 27th 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ New Horizons
For more information please contact: Nicole Wilson, lceycoordinator@okanagan.org

First Language Speakers Gathering
2023-04-20 17:00 - 2023-04-22 12:00
First Language Speakers Gathering – Lifting up the voices of our elders
Come sit with our First Language Speakers as they visit, laugh, and discuss what is important for our children to learn, know, and do.
April 20: Reception dinner for visiting, laughing, and grounding ourselves in the purpose of the gathering.
April 21: Discussions and planning around sqilxʷ education, culture, and wellbeing.
April 22: Wrap-up discussions, next steps, farewells.
Open to Syilx Nation members only.
Spaces are limited!
More info available on ONA website: https://www.syilx.org/events/first-language-speakers-gathering/
Use this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScy3vJJIbR7wfqKrjR1KdSPH9pIvhyy0Gn_-5mv5UUfraI_9w/viewform

Celebrating Language dinner
2023-04-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Celebrating Language dinner
April 19, 2023
5:30 pm
Head of the Lake Hall, Vernon, BC
Join our Language & Culture team for an evening celebrating our fluent speakers, learners, mentors and teachers working towards preserving our language.
Please register if you will be attending so we can gather numbers for dinner
Dinner • Door Prizes • Language Games
Use this link to register:
https://forms.gle/1c7e2u4GhrboZ4bMA

nselxcin grammar workshops day three
2023-04-19 13:00 - 15:00
nselxcin grammar workshops
April 17-19
Monday April 17th – Beginner grammar session
Tuesday April 18th – Intermediate grammar session
Wednesday April 19th – Advanced grammar session
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/toJTSs7QJk2WCjmX9

Syilx Nation Drug and Human Trafficking Forum
2023-04-19 09:00 - 2023-04-20 16:00
Syilx Nation Drug and Human Trafficking Forum
DATE: April 19-20, 2023
TIME: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator at rmikuletic@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 121
This will be a space for meaningful discussion around what is needed for the Nation going forward; capacity building as well as healing – these are integral elements to overall Syilx well-being which is the main objective of the ONA wellness program. We want to explore the personal experiences of people, families, and communities in the Nation and focus on what the needs are in moving toward wider opportunities for healing.
Mental health, substance use, and human trafficking has been a growing epidemic in the Okanagan region and has directly affected Syilx Nation member communities for too long. Prevention and intervention is the only way to combat this fast growing business and protect Syilx Nation members.
Topics Will Include:

Substance Use and Addiction
Mental Health and Trauma
Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation

This event is for Syilx Nation members, community members, and community member staff.
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/EadNJJrrmmTPA4oL9

nselxcin grammar workshops day two
2023-04-18 13:00 - 15:00

nselxcin grammar workshops day 1
2023-04-17 13:00 - 15:00

Moccasin bootcamp day 5
2023-04-14 17:30 - 18:30

Mamas for Mamas Kelowna trip - April 14th
2023-04-14 09:00 - 12:00
Mamas for Mamas Kelowna trip – April 14th
OKIB Health will be providing transportation to Mamas for Mamas Karma Market in Kelowna on Friday, April 14th:
Mamas for Mamas is a national charitable organization that supports low income mothers and their kids
OKIB members will have access to the Karma Market which provides clothing, shoes, food, diapers, supplies and equipment.
Call Rosalie 250-306-1756 to register, we have limited seating available.
The bus will be leaving at approximately 9am on Friday.

Drumming and Singing: April 13
2023-04-13 18:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons

Car Seat Safety Info Session
2023-04-12 16:30 - 18:00

Public Safety Open house
2023-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Public Safety Office
Event Reminder: Public Safety Open house

April 12th 10am – 3pm @ Public Safety Office (lower level of Head of the Lake Hall)

· Information on programs, services, prevention and supports

· Learn more about Cultural Safety Education and other programs offered…

· Tea, coffee, and light snacks are provided

· We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming

For more information:

Michael Ochoa 250.309.0353

Email: publicsafety@okanagan.org

Monthly Parents forum night
2023-04-12 08:00 - 17:00
Monthly Parents forum night – April 20th 5-7pm
Use this link to register for food boxes & the event:
https://forms.office.com/r/2f2uEEQjbQ
Deadline for grocery boxes is April 17th.
Use this link to interact with the discussions planned for the evening:
https://padlet.com/ParentForumNights/april-parent-forum-night-7xutc6pfrh6bieaa

Band Council Membership forum
2023-04-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, The upcoming Band Council Membership forum will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall & on Zoom. Dinner will be served from 6-6:30pm.
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.**

Easter egg hunt for youth
2023-04-07 - 2023-04-10
Easter egg hunt for youth
April 7-10

There will be paper Easter eggs hidden at all parks on reserve (Komasket, Head of the Lake & Pebble park)
Find one and bring it to the Bluebird building April 11-14th to exchange it for an Easter surprise bag!
One Surprise bag per child.
Please leave other found eggs for other kids and only bring one egg per child.

For more information contact Brendon: sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org
