Okanagan Indian Band

Rainbow sidewalk painting party
2023-06-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Rainbow sidewalk painting party
June 6th 4-6pm
Come help kick off pride month by helping repaint the rainbow sidewalk in front of the Social Development building
All ages welcome!
Paint will be provided and there will also be a BBQ on site
Questions? contact Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org

Spring community shuttle dates
2023-06-07 10:00 - 14:30, 2023-06-14 10:00 - 14:30, 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 First Tee
2023-06-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-15 17:00 - 18:00, 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

FREE Six-Session Workshop for Adults with Diabetes
2023-06-09 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-06-16 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-06-23 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-06-30 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 1st Annual Pow Wow
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-11 | Komasket Park
OKIB 1st Annual Pow Wow in honour of Emery Robins Sr will take place at Komasket Park, June 10 and 11. See the poster for details.
We are seeking volunteers to help out: https://okib.ca/news/call-for-volunteers-for-pow-wow-june-10-11

1ST annual sc ̓lalqʷm Stick Game Tournament
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-11 | Komasket Park
1st Annual sc ̓lalqʷm Stick Game Tournament
Saturday, June 10th
Open Games
➡ Traditional game in honour of kel-ta-muka
➡ Registration fee – $100.00 per team (2-5 players)
➡ 2-5 PM – Registration for jackpot tournament
➡ 6 PM – Tournament begins – stick game rules apply
Sunday, June 11th
Open Games
➡ First 25 Registrants will receive a t-shirt (13 years and under only)
➡ 10 AM – Registration for 13 & Under
➡ 11 AM – Tournament begins – stick game rules apply
1ST PLACE – JACKETS | 2ND PLACE – SWEATERS | $1,500 ADDED PURSE + ENTRY FEES
TO REGISTER OR RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Brock Thomas @ 250.241.1720 email peersupport1@okanagan.org
Cathy Gottfriedson @ 250.938.2053 email cgottfriedsen07@gmail.com

Community Consultation Group meeting
2023-06-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Public Safety Office
Community Consultation Group meeting
The CCG, meets every other month (usually at Public Safety Office). The CCG is made up of OKIB community members, and Indigenous Policing Services (RCMP). The CCG acts as a liaison role between the community and the RCMP. The CCG members identify and advocate for community policing priorities and community safety, promoting dialogue and good communication between police services and community members. CCG attendees meet for a few hours, to identify issues, projects, events, gap in policing, etc. within the OKIB community and work with RCMP to resolve identified concerns.
The next meeting is June 13 2023, 11am till 1pm at OKIB Public Safety Office – 118 Head of the Lake Road.
Please let Cst Neil Horne, know if you are interested in joining the CCG and able to attend the meeting on June 13th. Email at neil.horne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Health and Wellness fair
2023-06-16 12:00 - 20:00 | Komasket Park
Health and Wellness fair
June 16th 12-8pm at Komasket Park Arbor
Community Dinner 6 PM
See the posters for details or contact Sandie Derrickson sdcoordinator@okanagan.org 250-306-4404

OKIB *sqilxʷ * sx̌lx̌̓ ʕalt - Indigenous People Day
2023-06-21 05:00 - 16:00
OKIB *sqilxʷ * sx̌lx̌̓ ʕalt – Indigenous People Day
We are hoping Okanagan nation members join in the celebration.
*sqilxʷ * sx̌lx̌̓ ʕalt – Indigenous Peoples Day
When: June 21st 2023 5:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: Komasket Park
There will be activities throughout the day from sunrise ceremony, run for the drum and more. Please check back here regularly or OKIB website calendar, official OKIB Facebook page for any updates.
We will also be posting updates here.
5:00AM -Sunrise ceremony
7:30AM – Chief & council Breakfast
10AM – Registration at 9:30am Run for the Drum open to OKIB community members
11AM – Scavenger Hunt, Bingo, Youth stick games
1:00PM – Children activities – Traditional games, music, canoeing
2:00PM – Hand Drum contest
3:30PM – Traditional Dancing
4:00PM – Dinner
Use this link to check for more updates as details are finalized:
https://forms.gle/dPGYexmNnsq7vuzE9

sqilxʷ sx̌lx̌̓ ʕalt / sqilxw Day
2023-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Komasket Park
sqilxʷ sx̌lx̌̓ ʕalt / sqilxw Day at Komasket
June 21st 2023
Please complete the form to sign up.
https://forms.gle/dPGYexmNnsq7…
Link will have time updates as event times confirmed.

Cancelled - Spring community shuttle
2023-06-21 10:00 - 14:30
Community Shuttle cancelled for Wednesday June 21st
Due to the office closure the spring community shuttle will not be running this Wednesday June 21st. but will proceed to run next Wednesday as posted.

Coffee with a Cop
2023-06-21 16:30 - 18:30
Coffee with a Cop
Wednesday, June 21 – 430pm-630pm

Speak one on one with local officers
and a recruiter who will answer
questions, discuss the recruiting
process, and share about their policing
experiences
Blenz Coffee – Downtown Vernon
2706 30th Ave

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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

Let's go canoeing
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

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