Okanagan Indian Band

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

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 (America/Vancouver)
OKIB Cultural Camp

Please stay tuned for more details

Seabird Diabetes Clinic POSTPONED until October
2023-07-13 08:00, 2023-07-11 08:00
Seabird Diabetes Clinic POSTPONED until October 24 25 26

Let's go canoeing
2023-07-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-28 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

​Education Jurisdiction Information/discussion session​
2023-07-12 12:30 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
​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

OKIB Cultural Camp Day 3
2023-07-12 09:00 - 20:00 | Komasket Park

Seabird Diabetes Clinic POSTPONED until October
2023-07-12 08:00
Seabird Diabetes Clinic POSTPONED until October 24, 25, 26

OKIB Cultural camp day 2
2023-07-11 09:00 - 20:00

OKIB Cultural Camp day 1
2023-07-10 09:00 - 20:00 | Komasket Park

OKIB Summer Youth Day camp week 2
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-14

OKIB Moccasin Boot Camp Session 2 on Fridays for 10 Weeks
2023-07-07 17:15 - 18:15 | Fearless Training Okanagan, 3105 28th Street Vernon

FREE Six-Session Workshop for Adults with Diabetes
2023-07-07 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-06-30 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-06-23 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

OKIB Summer Youth Day camp
2023-07-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-04 09:00 - 16:00

Spring community shuttle dates
2023-06-28 10:00 - 14:30
Spring community shuttle dates
June 7, 14th 21st and 28th
Pick up from Bluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creek and round lake.
Whitemans creek mailboxes: 10 am
Fire hall: 10:15 am
Bluebird Building: 10:30 am
round lake community building: 11:00 am
Shuttle stops for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore & the Village green mall.
Shuttle returns back at 2:30pm
Riders must register, Seating is limited.
To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have a escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.

OKIB Pride Day Celebration - POSTPONED
2023-06-27 14:00 - 19:00 | Komasket Park
Monday June 26, 2023
OKIB Pride Day Celebration has been POSTPONED due to a passing in the community
This is ticketed event and there currently is 200 tickets available and the cost is free. Tickets are available until Monday June 26, 2023, 12:00 pm.
Each member who attends (regardless of age) must register with Eventbrite and they can download to their cellphones or have ticketed emailed to them to print off. Alternatively, if technology is an issue, members can drop into the Social Development to myself, Brianna, Natalie, Julie, Ivy or Randi for support to register for the tickets.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-day-okib-tickets-652208793057
Ideally this is for our members and blended families and are open to share with our nation members . We would like to support our LGBTQIA2S+ community in a safe and respectful environment and we will have on-site security and family fun activities and cultural activities and a community meal before the evening entertainment.
Our evening line up includes local artists and performers:
Csetkwe Fortier
Jerry Louis
Duane Marchand
Rez Daddy
Ken don’t be crying
Hollie Woods
Ella Lamaroux
We welcome volunteers and can provide letters of supports for our students who wish to add to their resumes, community work accreditation for scholarship and or bursaries or for those who just would like to be involved with community event.
Tina Turner Dance Off registration form
Tuesday June 27th 3:45pm-4:45pm
There will also be a dance off competition hosted! You could win either one of the hand drums or rattles
-Costumes are encouraged
-Be prepared to dance solo or in a group for 3-5 minutes and to have a second dance prepared in event that a tie breaker is required
Please email completed forms to pespvernon@okanagan.org or drop off with Randi Robins at the Social Development Office (76 Head of the Lake road lower floor).
Pride Day Tuesday June 27, 2023
Tina Turner Dance Off Registration

sqilxʷ Birthing Gathering: Empowering Ourselves
2023-06-26 09:00 - 2023-06-27 16:00
sqilxʷ Birthing Gathering: Empowering Ourselves
DATE: June 26-27, 2023
TIME: 9 am – 4 pm
LOCATION: En’owkin Centre, Penticton BC
CONTACT: Summer De Guevara, Event Planner at events@syilx.orgor 250 707 0095 ext. 127
The sqilxʷ Birthing Gathering is going to focus on knowledge sharing for those who are expecting, preparing themselves or supporting someone before, during and after their pregnancy. Topics of discussion include pelvic health, post-partum, breast feeding, Syilx protocols and an overall open discussion to share ones thoughts or experiences. Please note that this is the first gathering that is focusing on birthing and is a starting place for future sessions.
Open to Syilx members and family members to support to Syilx life givers
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/2cKbUzdLbXc2jp8N7
Trigger Note: people may be sharing stories that have been traumatic, please be prepared- especially if you are currently pregnant

OKIB Community yard sale
2023-06-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Komasket Park
OKIB Community yard sale
Way’ Members,
Have some extra stuff you want to sell or things that have been hanging around? OKIB will be hosting a community yard sale event down at Komasket park on June 24th, from 9am to 1pm.
OKIB will be supplying one table per person who sign up, Members will have to supply additional tables or racks themselves.
If you’re interested use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/iL3NxMNt2DBKMQbN6

Community Yard Sale
2023-06-24 08:00 - 16:00
Community Yard Sale coming June 24, 2023. Check back for details.

Dogwood Gym unstructured play day
2023-06-23 16:00 - 17:00
Dogwood Gym unstructured play day
Friday June 23rd 4-5pm @ Vernon Rec Center
Ages 7-10
Transportation provided
Pick up at 4:00pm & Drop off at 5:15pm at the Bluebird building
Please Register by June 20th.
Email Youth Activities: activities@okanagan.org

Free foodsafe course
2023-06-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Get certified for Foodsafe and learn about safe food handling practices.
Free Training course will be taking place at the Bluebird building on Friday, June 23rd from 9am to 4pm.
Call Rosalie Saddleman to register:
250 306 1756

Mama's for Mama's -Open Market visit
2023-06-23 08:30 - 12:00
Mama’s for Mama’s -Open Market visit
June 23 2023
Market opens at 10:00 a.m.
Transportation to the event will be Leaving the Bluebird building @ 8:30am.

Please call Rosalie @ 250 306 1756 to let the teams know if you would be joining us on the shuttle.

OKIB First Tee
2023-06-22 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
