Moccasin bootcamp 2023 day 7
2023-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver)
​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 8
2023-05-05 17:30 - 18:30

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

n̓xaʔcín̓ (Elder) Luncheon
2023-05-08 10:00 - 14:00
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

Special OKIB Regular Council Meeting
2023-05-08 13:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, in addition to the May 8 Membership Forum, Council will meet May 8 starting at 1 PM at HOL Hall and by Zoom.

The meeting is private for Band Members only; therefore, the Zoom link is available on 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.**

Membership Forum
2023-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, The upcoming Membership Forum will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall & on Zoom.
Dinner will be served at 6 PM and the meeting will commence at 6:30 PM

The meeting is private for Band Members only; therefore, the Zoom link is available on 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.**

Sockeye Fry Release at Lower Vernon Creek
2023-05-09 10:00 | Marshall Field Dog Park

ONA Open House
2023-05-09 14:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, join us at Head of the Lake Hall on Tuesday May 9, from 2 to 7 PM at the NA Open House. Meet the staff and hear about the programs and services offered by ONA.

Sockeye Fry Release Equesis Creek
2023-05-10 10:30

Moccasin bootcamp 2023 day 9
2023-05-12 17:30 - 18:30

Pro-D Day Hike at Fintry
2023-05-15 09:00 - 16:00

Pro-D day hike @ Fintry
2023-05-15 09:00 - 16:00
Pro-D day hike @ Fintry
May 15th, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Ages 5-18

Lunch provided
Pick up and drop off from Bluebird building
OKIB Youth activities would like to invite Youth to the upcoming Pro-D Day hike at Fintry, May 15th.

For more information or to register contact Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org

Pro-D Day Paintball at Bushwacker Paintball
2023-05-15 12:00 - 14:00

Spring Community Shuttle
2023-05-17 10:00 - 14:30
pring Community Shuttle – May 17, 24 & 31st

Pick Up locations
Whiteman’s creek mailboxes: 10:00 am
Fire Hall: 10:15 am
Bluebird Building 10:30am
Round Lake Community building: 11:00am

Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore & Village Green Mall.

Seating is limited & riders must register!
For more info or to register please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.

Kelowna Karma Market - No Limit Outdoor Market (May 17)
2023-05-17 11:00 - 14:00
In order to clear out some space so that we can accept new donations, we will be hosting another No Limit Outdoor Karma Market in Kelowna! As always, everything is completely free! Take as much as you need!
When: Wednesday, May 17, 11am-2pm (no earlybirds, please)
Where: 1200 Leathead Road, Kelowna (the old Toyota building; entrance on Dease Rd)
Help us clear out some space! No appointment necessary!
— with Penny Rempel.

​OKIB Men's night - Kruger Mountain Gear Presentation
2023-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Men’s night – Kruger Mountain Gear Presentation
When: May 17, 2023
Where: HOL Hall
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
OKIB Language and Culture Department presents Charles Kruger of Kruger Mountain Gear.
Kruger Mountian Gear comes from traditions passed down from generations of Okanagan Knowlege. Owner Charles Kruger (Okanagan Native) been an avid hunter for almost 40 years in Southern BC, 20 of those years has been (Sneekscha) elk hunting!
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/r1eUz9AhYPevjcWj9

May Monthly Parent's Forum Night
2023-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Bluebird building
Parent’s Forum night
Location: Bluebird building
Thursday May 18th 5:00pm-7:00pm
Click here to register for the event:
Registration Link : https://forms.office.com/r/59FSg1nxtp
If you would like to raise any additional points for discussion please use this link:
https://padlet.com/school365/bush-school-questions-vpgr6ssodmty4we4
Please register here if you would like
to receive a grocery box to take home:
https://forms.office.com/r/59FSg1nxtp
Deadline for grocery boxes is May 15th

Moccasin bootcamp 2023 day 10 (final day)
2023-05-19 17:30 - 18:30

Traffic Control training course
2023-05-23 08:30 - 2023-05-24 16:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Traffic Control training course
May 23 & 24 – 8:30am-4:30pm
Head of the Lake Hall & Head of the Lake road
On May 23 & 24th, the upcoming Traffic Control course will be taking place on Head of the Lake which requires practical testing. Students will be supervised by Instructors please exercise patience and expect minor delays during the practical theory of the Traffic Control course.
For more information
Please contact: Julianne Brewer, PESP Caseworker for OKIB & WFN
250-558-3706 ext. 3008
250-241-5776
pespnorth@okanagan.org

Spring Community Shuttle - May 17, 24 & 31st
2023-05-24 10:00 - 14:30
Spring Community Shuttle – May 17, 24 & 31st

Pick Up locations
Whiteman’s creek mailboxes: 10:00 am
Fire Hall: 10:15 am
Bluebird Building 10:30am
Round Lake Community building: 11:00am

Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore & Village Green Mall.

Seating is limited & riders must register!

For more info or to register please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.

Cultural Safety Education, May 2023 Schedule
2023-05-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Public Safety Office
Two-day Cultural Safety Education course: May 30th & 31st, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Location: n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office, 118 Head of Lake Road, Lower level
Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Understanding 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 or
Email: publicsafety@okanagan.org

Spring Community Shuttle
2023-05-31 10:00 - 14:30

Cultural Safety Education May 2023 schedule
2023-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Public Safety Office

​Memorial Cup 2023 - Transportation to Kamloops
2023-05-31 10:30 - 13:30
​Memorial Cup 2023 – Transportation to Kamloops
-‘Open heart, open mind’ with Olympian Clara Hughes
-​CHL Fanzone
-Aboriginal Hockey Exhibit at hockey hall of fame
Hotstove with Clara Hughes, Ethan Bear, and Chief Roseanne Casimir
May 31st – 10:30am
Bluebird building

To register please email: activities@okanagan.org

Spirit of Syilx Youth Unity Run
2023-06-01 08:00 - 2023-06-04 17:00
Spirit of Syilx Youth Unity Run
UNITY RUN: SUICIDE AND VIOLENCE AWARENESS
COME OUT AND FEEL THE SPIRIT OF THE LAND, SUN, WIND, RAIN, TMIX AND EACH OTHER!
We run for our people and our land
June 1 – 4, 2023
We will run from the Syilx Nation Indian Residential School Monument, where we ended, in snpintktn (Penticton) to
caʔm (Christina Lake). Opening Circle will be at 1pm on June 1, 2023.
Ignite your spirit
Come and connect or reconnect to the land, culture, and our ancestors as we put our footsteps on the territory. Run with friends, family and relatives in places our ancestors travelled.
Goals of the event
The goals of the unity run are suicide and violence prevention within the nation; to promote positive cultural identity and pride; to promote individual, family and community wellness and connect to our territory.
For more details please contact:
events@syilx.org
250-707-0095 ext. 233
Donations:
If you are interested in donating to the Spirit of Syilx Unity Run for Suicide and Violence Awareness, please see payment options below:

E-transfer to etransfertd@syilx.org (we are registered as auto-deposit – no password required)

Please include a note for your e-transfer in the message box stating “Unity Run 2023”

Cheques payable to “Okanagan Nation Alliance” (please see mailing address below)

Please include a note of your cheque in the memo box stating “Unity Run 2023”

Cash donations can be dropped off at our main office

Mailing Address: 101-3535 Old Okanagan Hwy, Westbank BC V4T 3L7

OKIB First Tee
2023-06-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Komasket Park
OKIB First Tee
June 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd from 5-6pm, Komasket ball diamond
Ages 8-12 years old
OKIB Youth Activities is the Okanagan’s first Community Centre Partner for First Tee! Youth Activities Staff are trained and certified to deliver a full and exciting program to OKIB Youth. First Tee Canada provides environments where youth feel excited to grow, safe to fail, and equipped for whatever comes their way, both on and off the course. First Tee is delivered in three settings—golf courses, schools, and community centres, with unique curriculum, equipment, and training requirements for each.

For more information contact Youth Activities at: activities@okanagan.org
Register for one Thursday, or all four! Visit https://firstteebc.ca/for more information

Komasket Health and Wellness fair
2023-06-02 08:00 - 2023-06-03 17:00
Health & Wellness fair @ Komasket Park
June 2-3
More info coming soon!
contact: Sandie Derrickson sdcoordinator@okanagan.org 250-306-4404

FREE Six-Session Workshop for Adults with Diabetes
2023-06-02 13:00 - 15:30 | Health Building, 76 Head of the Lake Road
FREE Six-Session Workshop for Adults with Diabetes
DATES/TIME: Friday’s, June 2 until July 7, 2023
LOCATION:
1:00 pm to 3:30pm Okanagan Indian Band Health Centre 76 Head of the Lake Road, Vernon
To register please sign up with Melanie Marchand, Registered Nurse at (250) 542-5094

Let's Gather Together Infant and Toddler Group
2023-06-06 11:00 - 13:00 | New Horizons
LET’S GATHER TOGETHER
Baby & Toddler Group Starting June 6
Tuesdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: New Horizons
Lunch is provided
Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0_gGoAEvbZXbYYKHco2XhrDBruCZXlsYMZ_V5jxK4JkxMLA/viewform?usp=sf_link
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…
Contact:
Melanie Marchand C 250-309-7364 E okibrn@okanagan.org
Chelan Mckenzie C 250-241-1377 E lpn2@okanagan.org
