Okanagan Indian Band

OKIB Community yard sale
2023-06-24 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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 Six-Session Workshop for Adults with Diabetes
2023-06-23 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-06-16 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-06-09 13:00 - 15:30, 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

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, 2023-06-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-08 17:00 - 18:00, 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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Spring community shuttle dates
2023-06-14 10:00 - 14:30, 2023-06-07 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.

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

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

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

Rainbow sidewalk painting party
2023-06-06 16:00 - 18:00 | 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

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

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

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

​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

Cultural Safety Education May 2023 schedule
2023-05-31 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
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.
