Okanagan Indian Band

Samsung phone & tablet assistance for Elders
2023-03-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bluebird building
Samsung phone & tablet assistance for Elders
March 20 9:00am – 12:00pm @ Bluebird building
3 hour session for Samsung phone & tablets
session will cover online banking cyber security as well

Please contact Sharmaine to sign up 250-241-4934 or eac1@okanagan.org

Open Ice Skating
2023-03-18 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-11 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-04 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-02-25 16:30 - 18:30 | okanagan training rink, 5204 27th street
Open Ice Skating

Open Saturdays from 430 to 630pm until the last Saturday of March
at Okanagan Training Rink (5204 27th street, Vernon)
250-549-7468
-Younger Children require adult supervision
-Okanagan Training rink staff onsite for skating support
-participants must bring their own skates and equipment

OKIB digitization community information night
2023-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB digitization community information night
March 17th 6pm-7pm @ Head of the Lake Hall

This information session is for inquiring about digitizing photos, cassette tapes, floppy discs, VHS reels and any other analog media items you may have.

Please use this link to register: https://forms.gle/uafwuSqqVcb3wTxD8

Please contact: languageadmin2@okanagan.org or
phone 250-801-1405 for more information.

Moccasin bootcamp 2023 day 2
2023-03-17 17:30 - 18:30
​Moccasin bootcamp 2023
Friday March 10th until May 19th, 2023 5:30pm – 6:30pm
*No class April 7th due to Good Friday holiday*
5:30pm – 6:30pm with Brandy Griffin ​at Fearless Training Okanagan – 3105 28th Street, Vernon BC.
For more information contact Ruby Alexis 250-542-7132

Mama's for Mama's visit
2023-03-17 08:30 - 12:00
Mama’s for Mama’s visit.
OKIB’s next visit is March.17.2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
April.14.2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Shuttle will leave the Bluebird @ 8:30.
Please arrive early to secure your childs car seats & booster seats.
Please call Rosalie @ 250.306.1756 to secure your spot.

Drumming and Singing: March 16th
2023-03-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
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Drumming and Singing
Come enjoy an evening of song learning and sharing Please bring a water bottle or travel mug
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/yw9kA4FQR5WVqgmD7
March 2nd, 16th & March 23rd 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
For more information please contact: Nicole Wilson, lceycoordinator@okanagan.org

Education Parents Forum night - March 16th
2023-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
Education Parents Forum night – March 16th @ New Horizons 5pm – 7pm
Dinner will be served at 5pm
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/KkqrHb6ba

Please register here for a grocery box: Please register here if you would like
to receive a grocery box to take home
https://forms.office.com/r/KkqrHb6baN
Registration deadline is March 13th
Parents are encouraged to share feedback using this link and we will be using it during our open discussion. Any parents unable to attend are welcome to share using this link as well: https://padlet.com/school365/okib-parent-forum-f7js4aeftjc9sc9d

Free Tax clinic
2023-03-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Health Building Boardroom downstairs
Every Wednesday
from March 15th2023-april 26th 2023
1:00pm to 2:00 pm
GORD ADAMS WILL BE AT THE Social development boardroom
(downstairs of the OKIB health building)

Any questions or concerns please contact:
Brianna Andrews 250-241-4730 OR 236-599-0023
Email: sdassist1@okanagan.org
Natalie Wilson 236-599-7025 Email: sdassist2@okanagan.org

All Candidates forum
2023-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Topic: OKIB All Candidates’ Forum
Time: Mar 14, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Band Council Membership forum
2023-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, the upcoming Band Council Membership forum will be 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.**

OKIB Youth Hockey Night
2023-03-10 18:30 - 21:30
OKIB Youth Hockey Night
Vernon Vipers vs Salmon Arm Silverbacks
Limited spots available
Youth 18 and under
Transportation is available
Pickup location @ Bluebird building
To register please email Brendon at sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org or call 250-241-6945

Moccasin Bootcamp 2023 day 1
2023-03-10 17:30 - 18:30

Kalamalka Lake Signage project community presentation
2023-03-10 17:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
Kalamalka Lake Signage project community presentation
TSD will be presenting to community the new signage that will be installed in the Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park.
Come and meet the Syilx artists, Sheldon Louis and Csetkwe
March 10th 5:00pm – 7:00pm @ New Horizons
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more info please contact Julie Richard
250-542-7132

​W.L. Seaton Course selection evenings 2023-2024
2023-03-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-02-28 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
​W.L. Seaton Course selection evenings 2023-2024
Way’ Members,
W.L Seaton will be offering Course Selections out at OKIB. You’ll be able to choose your courses for the upcoming school year Tuesday February 28th or Tuesday March 7th from 5:30-7:30pm at New Horizons.
Questions?
Contact Kevin Smeltzer at 250-241-2442

Band Council Meeting
2023-03-06 09:00 - 12:30
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will hosted 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.**

captíkʷł Evenings
2023-03-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
captíkʷł Evenings

In person at Head of the Lake Hall: March 4th 5:30pm
Please join us for evening of storytelling with our relatives. We look forward to hearing and seeing relatives from across the tmuxlaw 🙂
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/HRsAPum1zJMCd11P7

Comprehensive Community Planning Engagement Bannock and Stew session
2023-03-04 13:00 - 14:00
March 4th, 1:00pm @ Albert Place meeting room (Vernon) 3610- 25th ave.
Join us for some stew and bannock, as well as discussions around Community Planning

Drumming and Singing - March 2nd
2023-03-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Drumming and Singing
Come enjoy an evening of song
learning and sharing
Please bring a water bottle or travel mug
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/yw9kA4FQR5WVqgmD7
March 2nd , 16th & March 23rd 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
April 6, 13, 20 & 27th 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ New Horizons
For more information please contact: Nicole Wilson, lceycoordinator@okanagan.org

Cultural Education safety workshops 2023
2023-02-28 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Public Safety Office
Cultural Education safety workshops 2023
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.
COVID Safety Protocols will be followed
To sign up please contact:
Michael Ochoa 250.309.0353 or
Email: publicsafety@okanagan.org

Band Council Meeting
2023-02-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will 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.**

Comprehensive Community Planning Bannock and stew engagement session
2023-02-25 13:00 - 14:00
Feb 25th, 1:00pm @ New Horizons
Join us for some stew, bannock and Community planning discussions.

OKIB Youth Basketball
2023-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Seaton Secondary School
OKIB Youth Basketball
3×3 Basketball tournament
Grades 8-12
Feb 24th 3:15-5:00pm @ Seaton Secondary gym.
Prizes are available.

Questions? Concerns?
Please email sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org
or call 250-241-6945

Comprehensive Community Planning Online Engagement session
2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:00
FEB 23rd
Please see the link for a zoom meeting on Feb 23rd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday Feb. 23rd.

You will be able to join from Canada and the United States. If you would like to join from another country message us at
inkumupuluxcollective@gmail.com

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82664091342?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 826 6409 1342
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Monthly Parents Forum with Education Dept
2023-02-23 17:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
Monthly Parents Forum with Education Dept
New Horizons
Thursday February 23
5pm – 7pm

Way’ Members,
The OKIB Education team will be hosting another monthly parents forum evening at the New Horizon’s building, February 23rd from 5-7pm
Please register here if you would like
to receive a grocery box to take home
https://forms.office.com/r/UaSvX2eLYm
Grocery box sign up deadline is February 20th!
Our previous discuss topics can be found here:
https://padlet.com/ParentforumNights/ept4z
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Shedule:
5:00 – 6:00 Opening Prayer
Dinner
SD 22 Careers Programs
6:00 – 7:00 Open discussion
Closing remarks

Comprehensive Community Planning Elders Engagement session
2023-02-23 11:30 - 12:30
The Comprehensive Community Planning team is setting up a lunch for Elders to be a part of the Community Engagement, Wednesday, Feb 23nd, 11:30 at the Bluebird Building

More details TBD closer to the date
