Language Nest Open House
2023-09-15 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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

Hockey Prep Camp
2023-09-15 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

Band Council Meeting
2023-09-18 09:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-02 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.**

Cultural Safety Education dates - With Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand
2023-09-20 10:00 - 2023-09-21 15:00, 2023-10-11 10:00 - 2023-10-12 15:00 | Public Safety Office
Cultural Safety Education dates – With Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand
Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Understanding Truth and Reconciliation and more.
To sign up please contact: Michael Ochoa at 250 309 0353 or email publicsafety@okanagan.org
September 6 & 7, 10am – 3pm daily
September 20 & 21, 10am – 3pm daily
October 11 & 12, 10am – 3pm daily
October 25 & 26, 10am – 3pm daily
November 8 & 9, 10am – 3pm daily
November 22 & 23, 10am – 3pm daily

Deloitte Presentation to Membership: Audited Financial Statements
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Deloitte Presentation to Membership: Audited Financial Statements
Wednesday, September 20 @ Head of the Lake Hall

The meeting will also be available via zoom as well:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82980615944…
Meeting ID: 829 8061 5944
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dinner at 6 PM with the presentation to follow.
We hope to see you there.

Beaded Orange Shirt pin making workshop
2023-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | 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

Syilx Hunting & Gathering camp 2023
2023-09-22 08:00 - 2023-10-02 17:00
Syilx Hunting & Gathering camp 2023
September 22nd – October 2nd
Carnes Creek North Recreation Site
-all Syilx peoples are welcome
Our purpose is to provide an opportunity to gather traditional foods to disperse throughout the communities to those that are unable to harvest.
-Camp is in an isolated area, no cell service or amenities
-Please bring your own camping gear, chairs, utensils and cups. Please don’t bring any disposable items.
For more information please contact:
Julie Richard: 250-542-7132 (Work)
250-309-5217 (Cell)
Colleen Marchand: 250-306-9796 (Cell)

Walk for the Children
2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00
Walk for the Children
DATE:September 30th, 2023
TIME:Saturday at 10:00am
LOCATION:Starting at the Safeway Parking Lot, (1301 Main St Unit 801 ) Penticton, BC. Ending at the SIRS Monument outside the Penticton Hatchery on En’owkin Trail
CONTACT:Summer De Guevara, Events Planner at events@syilx.orgor 250-707-0095 ext. 127
Join us for a 2 km Walk for Reconciliation on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation! We will be departing from the Safeway Parking Lot and making our way to the SIRS Monument outside the Penticton Hatchery on En’owkin Trail.

Community Gathering at Komasket Park
2023-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Komasket Park
Community Gathering at Komasket Park

Join for a Community Gathering at Komasket Park, September 30th, starting at 1:00pm

Bring your drum & voices!
a limited amount of orange shirts will also be available

Schedule
1:00pm – Opening Prayer
1:15pm – y̓lmixʷm remarks
1:30pm -Knowledge Sharing – Elders
2:00pm-Drum circle – all hand drummers & singers
3:00pm -Share a meal (sponsored by PESP)

When you Laugh All Your Sadness Goes Away
2023-09-30 18:30 - 20:00
When you Laugh All Your Sadness Goes Away
September 30th @ 6:30pm at
Vernon & District Performing Arts Center
*Admission is free*
Special performances by:
Joey Jack
csetkwe
Madeline Terbasket
Billie Marchand
Nakulamen Performance Collective
OKIB Community elders & members needing
transportation Sept 30th 2023 to Vernon Performing
Arts Centre for the evening entertainment use the below link to register:
https://forms.gle/LbccnPQARmyySZ1M9
Event tickets (Admission is free):
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/when-you-laugh-all-your-sadness-goes-away

Women’s Talking Circle
2023-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Public Safety Office
Women’s Talking Circle
We invite women and young girls to come and discuss what topics and activities that interest them. Our first meeting will be a teaching of how to make oven Bannock, talking circle and laughter.
We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
10:00 am to 12 noon
Public Safety Office
118 Head of Lake
For more information:
Linda Williams Cell: 250-308-6662
Email: liaison@okanagan.org

Pillar Lake
2023-10-02 09:00 - 12:00
Pillar Lake
October 2, 2023
Please join knowledge keeper Victor Antione and learn the historic significance of Pillar Lake
Meeting at HOL Hall @9:00am
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/jhM9vx71rKfVb71c6
Please bring:
– Weather appropriate clothing and footwear
– Lunch & Water
* There will also be a stop in the Salmon River area

AGA and Elder Youth Summit
2023-10-03
Annual General Assembly & Elder Youth Summit
DATE: October 3-4, 2023
LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
CONTACT: Leasa Kennedy, Events Planner at events@syilx.org or 250 707 0095 ext. 233

The 2023 Elder Youth Summit will be held in conjunction with the Annual General Assembly, hosted by the Penticton Indian Band.

Annual General Assembly & Syilx Elder Youth Summit
2023-10-03 08:00 - 2023-10-04 17:00
Annual General Assembly & Syilx Elder Youth Summit

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The Annual General Assembly takes place each year, along with the Syilx Elder Youth Summit. The event brings together the Syilx Okanagan Nation to celebrate our accomplishments and provide an opportunity for Nation members to come together. The AGA is hosted by each of the Syilx Okanagan communities on a rotating basis.

Event date:
October 3-4, 2023
Event location:
Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

For more info contact:

Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator
rmikuletic@syilx.org
250-707-0095 ext. 121

n̓xaʔcín̓ Elders Luncheon
2023-10-03 11:00 - 14:00
n̓xaʔcín̓ Elders Luncheon in conjunction with the Annual General Assembly and the Elder Youth Summit

DATE: October 3, 2023 (please note the luncheon has changed to day 1)

TIME: 11am-2pm

LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Center, Penticton BC

CONTACT: Summer De Guevara, Events Planner at events@syilx.orgor 250 707 0095

Calling all Syilx elders to join us for a Fall luncheon where we can visit, laugh, and share stories! The October 3rd elders luncheon will feature music, bingo, and door prizes! Bingo starts at 11am.

Open to Syilx nation elders

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/vUQxLWf16bzDP7y46

*Please note there is a section on this form where you are able to indicate if you will only be attending the luncheon, the Elder Youth Summit or both

AGA and Elder Youth summit day 2
2023-10-04

Learn to bead a Poppy
2023-10-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Learn to bead a Poppy
When – October 4th & 11th
Where – HOL Hall
Time – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/nfV5mzX25tPiEXoA7
*With limited seats please ensure you are able to attend both sessions.

S.T.E.M
2023-10-06 00:00
S.T.E.M
For grades 1-7
Wednesday from 4:00-5:30pm
Week 1: Catapults
Week 2: Magic mud
Week 3: Things that can fly
Week 4: Plastic mud
Week 5: Newtons law of motion
Week 6: Candy camouflage
To register please email Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org

PAL course session one
2023-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 | New Horizons
Upcoming PAL course
Sessions will be held at the New Horizons building.
Please specify which day you would like to attend.
Ages 12 and up.
First session
November 2nd 8:00am – 5:00pm
Second session
November 3rd 8:00am – 5:00pm
Lunch will be provided.
Limited spots available, first come first served.
To register please email events@okanagan.org

PAL course session two
2023-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 | New Horizons

ksq̓ʷliw̓n̓tm̓ iʔ x̌ʷex̌ʷƛ̓miɬp (We are going to pick Indian Tea)
2023-10-10 09:00 - 15:00
ksq̓ʷliw̓n̓tm̓ iʔ x̌ʷex̌ʷƛ̓miɬp (We are going to pick Indian Tea)
Come and harvest tea with us!
When: Tuesday, October 10th
Where: Big White Area
Time: 9:15 – 3:00
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/bdzA7nZzWrTpwtRL7
Meeting at HOL @9:15am
Departure HOL Hall @9:30 (2hr drive)
Departure Big White area @1:00 (2hr drive)
Please bring:
Weather appropriate clothing
Lunch & Water
Bag & Scissors for harvesting
Be prepared for winter driving conditions & for 2hrs driving both ways

After school Craft Club
2023-10-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Bluebird building
After school Craft Club
Cricut machine crafts
For grades 1-7
Bluebuird building every Tuesday from 4:00-5:30pm

To register please email Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org

After school floor hockey
2023-10-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
After school floor hockey
For grades 1-7
Starting September 21st, every Thursday from 4:00-5:30pm
at Head of the Lake Hall

To register please email Youth Activities at: activities@okanagan.org

Mixed Martial Arts
2023-10-13 16:00 - 17:30
Mixed Martial Arts
With Rylie Marchand
For grades 1-7
Fridays from 4:00pm-5:30pm
at the canoe shed above the Health building
To register please email activities@okanagan.org

OKIB General Band Meeting
2023-10-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB General Band Meeting
Saturday October 14th 10am – 6pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
(118 Head of the Lake Road)
An opportunity for Members to speak with Council and Staff.
Lunch will be served at noon
Meeting agenda will be posted After October 2nd.

Women's Talking Circle
2023-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Public Safety Office
Women’s Talking Circle

There was a turn out to learn “How to make Oven Bannock”. Those interested in
Joining:
Women’s Group: at Public Safety Office on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 noon
We can share, talk, tell stories, laugh, and support one another.
Linda Williams, Syilx Community Liaison

Band Council Meeting
2023-10-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
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.**
