Okanagan Indian Band

High School Tutoring lessons
2022-10-27 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver)
Every Thursday from 3pm to 6pm at Teen Junction
Virtual lessons also available

to register please email activities@okanagan.org

Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
2022-10-26 12:00 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
Head of the Lake Hall

Cultural Safety Education
2022-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Public Safety Office
Okanagan Indian Band Public Safety Team invites you to join Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand for Cultural Safety Education
Dates available:

October 25th & 26th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
November 8th & 9th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
November 22nd & 23rd, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Location:
n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office
Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Un-derstanding 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
publicsafety@okanagan.org

Covid 19 and Influenza vaccination for Children and Infants
2022-10-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Health Building, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Covid 19 and Influenza vaccination for Children and Infants
Ages 6 months to 11 years old eligible

-By appointment Only-
Call Melanie Marchand, Community Health Nurse to book: 250-542-5094

Lets Gather together: Baby and Toddler group
2022-10-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Lets Gather together: Baby and Toddler group, starting up Oct 11th on Tuesday’s 11AM-1PM @ Health Boardroom
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
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 topics

Cultural Safety Education
2022-10-25 10:00 - 15:00

BreathArmy - Breathing health and wellness workshop
2022-10-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road

Band Council Meeting
2022-10-24 09:00 - 12:00
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will held 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.**

Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
2022-10-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-12 12:00 - 19:30
Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
OKIB Health Center (76 Head of the Lake road)

Raising of ONA flag at Armstrong RCMP Detachment
2022-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Armstrong RCMP, 3710 Pleasant Valley Rd, Armstrong, BC, V0E 1B2, Canada
On October 20th, 2022 at 11:00 am, a flag raising ceremony will be held at the Armstrong RCMP Detachment located at 3710 Pleasant Valley Road.
On this date, alongside community elders, the official Okanagan Nation Flag will be raised on a newly installed flagpole, recognizing that the Detachment is located on the traditional sylix territory of the Okanagan peoples. Additionally, a land recognition plaque will also be unveiled and will highlight the RCMP’s working relationship with community.
A BBQ lunch will be provided by Indigenous Policing Services. We are hoping to see many community members in attendance!
Lim limpt!

Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
2022-10-19 12:00 - 19:30, 2022-10-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Health Building, 76 Head of the Lake Road

Lets Gather together: Baby and Toddler group
2022-10-18 11:00 - 13:00

Four Food Chiefs Gathering
2022-10-17 09:00 - 2022-10-18 16:00 | Penticton Trade and Convention Center
Four Food Chiefs Gathering
DATE: October 17-18, 2022
TIME: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator at 250-707-0095 ext 121 or rmikuletic@syilx.org
The Four Food Chiefs Gathering is an annual gathering of Syilx Nation members. This event focuses on information sharing, utilizing the enowkinwixw model through our Four Food Chiefs.
The Four Food Chiefs Gathering is an annual gathering of Syilx Nation members. This event focuses on information sharing, utilizing the enowkinwixw model through our Four Food Chiefs. Each year, the event consists of workshops, discussions, presentations, keynotes and activities that focus on connecting to the land and water, connecting to each other, our well-being and learning useful tools to thrive!
Open to Syilx Nation members and community members.
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/khJRS9KRKd9g9Z5m9

Band Council meeting
2022-10-17 09:00 - 11:00
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will held on Zoom.
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.**

Syilx Youth Camp
2022-10-14 - 2022-10-16
Syilx Youth Camp
October 14-16th @ Silver lake Camp, Peachland.
Open to youth ages 13-18
Come join youth from around the nation for our annual Syilx Youth Camp, which aims to encourage nation building, cooperation and to learn traditional survival skills and practices. Youth will also learn about confidence and independence, but most importantly have fun and create long lasting relationships and memories
For More Info contact: Brenden Moore, Youth Wellness Coordinator T: 778-392-8966 E: youthwellness1@syilx.org www.okangannation.com

To register please contact Michael Ochoa: youthjustice@okanagan.org or
Phone (250)309-0353

Youth Movie Night
2022-10-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Bluebird building

What's in your heart? Health and Wellness fair day 2
2022-10-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
SAVE THE DATE – OKIB ANNUAL
WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART?
HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR

Friday November 4th 1pm-7pm
Saturday November 5th 9am-4pm

Events TBA

Location
Head of the Lake Hall
For more information
Sandie Derrickson
sdcoordinator@okanagan.org
250 306 4404

Band Council Membership Forum
2022-10-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, the upcoming Band Council Membership forum will held in person at Head of the Lake Hall as well as 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.**

Youth outing to Caravan Farm Theatre
2022-10-11 18:00 - 20:00
To register please email activities@okanagan.org

​Syilx Nation nəqsiÍtət Family Declaration presentations
2022-10-08 17:00 - 18:45 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
​Syilx Nation nəqsiÍtət Family Declaration presentations – Sept 8th begins at 5pm
​Join us for a presentation and discussion on the Syilx Nation nəqsiÍtət Family Declaration to raise awareness and answer questions on how it can benefit our Nation’s families.
The nəqsiÍtət Family Plan and the Nation Family Declaration, developed by elders and knowledge keepers, will work together to support hte Nation’s families and children and revitalize aspects of our ways of being.
Open to all Syilx Nation members & Community Members
For more info:
Lisa Hotte, Child and Family Nation Community planner
CommunityPlanner2@syilx.org
250-859-1581
www.okanagannation.com
​

Youth Basketball 3x3 tournament
2022-10-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Seaton Secondary School
Youth Basketball 3×3 tournament
Oct 7th 4-6pm @ Seaton Secondary School
Prizes for winners!

To register or if you have questions please contact the Youth Activities Coordinator at: activities@okanagan.org or call 250 241 6946

We are going to pick Indian tea
2022-10-07
Use this link to register:
https://forms.gle/GUMHkCLY3wKqDXST8
EXACT TIME TBD
Please bring:
Weather appropriate clothing
Lunch & Water
Bag & Scissors for harvesting
Be prepared for winter driving conditions & for 2 hrs driving both ways

Natural Resources Committee Strategic Planning day 2
2022-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Natural Resources Committee Strategic Planning
DATE: October 5 – 6, 2022
TIME: Oct 5th 1 pm – 7 pm | Oct 6th 9 am – 4pm
LOCATION: Head of the Lake Hall, Vernon BC
CONTACT: Cailyn Glasser, Natural Resource Manager at cglasser@syilx.org or 250-469-1595

The Chiefs Executive Council and the Natural Resources Committee are hosting a strategic planning session, to review the NRC structure, mandate and guiding principles. They are seeking input and feedback from Syilx Nation members.

Open to Syilx Nation members – Please register here: https://forms.gle/TshJp9SdzujZdaCE7

2022 MMIWG2S Gathering
2022-10-06 09:00 - 15:30 | Coast capri kelowna
2022 MMIWG2S Gathering
DATE: October 5-6, 2022
TIME: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
LOCATION: Kelowna Coast Capri
CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator at rmikuletic@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext 121
The Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLBTQQIA+ (MMIWG2S) has been a National tragedy over many decades, and has affected the Syilx Nation directly through the loss of our loved ones within our communities.
The 4th annual MMIWG2S Gathering will feature Keynote speakers and presentations on some of the current issues so the Syilx Nation can begin to take action moving forward.
Open to Syilx Nation Members, Community Members, and Community Partners
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/kZ2AA4S61LXa1bVr7
Please Note: We will also be hosting a Sisters in Spirit Vigil on October 4th at the Kelowna Courthouse from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Open to everyone and no registration required to attend.

Natural Resources Committee Strategic Planning
2022-10-05 13:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
