Okanagan Indian Band

POSTPONED: OKIB General Band Meeting
2024-02-10 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
General Band Meeting Postponed
Way’ Members,
Due to a passing in the Community the General Band Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, February 10th has been postponed. A new meeting date will be rescheduled soon. Please keep an eye out for updates on our OKIB platforms.

February Silver Star Shuttle
2024-02-09 16:00 - 20:00
February Silver Star Shuttle
Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd.
Pick up begins at 4:00pm and returns at 8:00pm
Pick up available from Bluebird, Whiteman’s, Round Lake, in Vernon & Six Mile Fire hall.
Available for all OKIB Members & Families, Riders must register as seating is limited!
To register or for more information please call or text Rayne at 250-241-8234 or email tworker@okanagan.org. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 12 must have a Guardian/Parent.

Valley Voices Reading Series with Harold Rhenisch & Brian Thomas Isaac
2024-02-07 19:00 - 21:00
Valley Voices Reading Series with Harold Rhenisch & Brian Thomas Isaac
Wednesday Feb 7th, 7pm – 9pm at Bean Scene 2923 30th ave, Vernon BC.
Join for the readings of two local writers Harold Rhenisch & Brian Thomas Isaac this Wednesday at the Bean Scene.

Hand Drumming
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
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Hand Drumming
No registration required – Drop in and family friendly
We would like to welcome OKIB Members & Community to share in hand drumming & songs, bring your drum or rattle or use one from our collection
Amber Cardenas will be sharing songs and this will be an opportune time to learn songs and the stories that come with these songs
Who: For Okanagan Indian Band Membership & Community
( All minors to be accompanied by an adult)
When: Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:30pm starting February 7th and ending March 27th, 2024
Where: Head of the Lake Hall
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information please contact Glenda Louis at 250-542-4328 ext 3004

Cultural Safety Education with Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand
2024-02-07 10:00 - 2024-02-08 15:00, 2024-01-31 10:00 - 2024-02-01 15:00
Cultural Safety Education with Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand

2024 dates at the Public Safety Office (Lower level of Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road)
January 31st & February 1st 10 am – 3 pm daily
February 7th & February 8th 10 am – 3 pm daily
February 21st & February 22nd 10 am – 3 pm daily
March 6th & 7th 10 am – 3 pm daily
March 20th & March 21st 10 am – 3 pm daily

Education will include: Pre contact, Canada’s hidden history, understanding Truth & Reconciliation, ect.
To sign up please contact:
Michael Ochoa at 250 309 0353 or liaison@okanagan.org

Band Council meeting
2024-02-05 09:00 - 12:00
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall & on Zoom

Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361
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.**

February Silver Star Shuttle
2024-02-02 16:00 - 20:00
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February Silver Star Shuttle
Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd.
Pick up begins at 4:00pm and returns at 8:00pm
Pick up available from Bluebird, Whiteman’s, Round Lake, in Vernon & Six Mile Fire hall.
Available for all OKIB Members & Families, Riders must register as seating is limited!
To register or for more information please call or text Rayne at 250-241-8234 or email tworker@okanagan.org. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 12 must have a Guardian/Parent.

Syilx Okanagan Nation Gathering
2024-02-01 08:00 - 2024-02-02 16:00
Syilx Okanagan Nation Gathering
DATE: Feb 1-2, 2024
TIME: 8 am – 4 pm
LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator at events.support@syilx.org or 250-707-0095

The Chiefs Executive Council (CEC) have been approached by the elders to meet about title and rights matters, including the Syilx Territory. This two-day event will provide space to have CEC Legal and Policy updates to assist the Syilx Nation in our efforts to advance our Syilx Inherent Rights.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. More info coming soon!

We encourage all Syilx Nation Leadership and members to attend.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/WG8Wbb8bc6eYK7cc6

​Movie Night: Bringing The Salmon Home
2024-01-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
​Movie Night: Bringing The Salmon Home ​
Wed, Jan 31st, 2023 @ 5-8pm, HOL Hall Dinner to be served at 6pm
Everyone is invited to attend! Please join us for an engaging evening. Enjoy a lovely dinner with a screening & discussion of our new documentary film, Bringing The Salmon Home.
For more info contact Billie Jean Gabriel at: billiejeangabriel@outlook.com or 778-257-6306

Youth S.T.E.M activities
2024-01-31 15:15 - 17:30, 2024-01-24 15:15 - 17:30 | New Horizons
Youth S.T.E.M activities
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Every 3:15pm-5:30pm @ New Horizons
Grades 1-7

To register please email Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org
YOUTH ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION FORM FILLABLE V3
YOUTH ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM

​After school S.T.E.M program
2024-01-31 15:00 - 17:30, 2024-01-24 15:00 - 17:30 | New Horizons
​After school S.T.E.M program

The OKIB Youth Activities team is happy to announce the continuation of the after school S.T.E.M program in partnership with UBCO which will now be happening at New Horizons. This program is suitable for Grades 1-7
Every Wednesday from 3:15pm – 5:30pm @ New Horizons

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

January Community Shuttle
2024-01-31 11:00 - 14:30, 2024-01-24 11:00 - 14:30
January Community Shuttle
January 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
pick up from Bluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creek and round lake.
Shuttle stops for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village green mall.
Walmart: 11:30am
Village Green Mall: 12:30pm
Superstore: 1:30pm
Returns home: 2:30pm
Riders must register, seating is limited! Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.
To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Afterschool Craft Club
2024-01-30 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-01-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Bluebird building
Afterschool Craft Club
for Grades 1 – 7
4:00PM-5:30PM @ Bluebird building
Every Tuesday in January & February

To register please email Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org
YOUTH ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION FORM FILLABLE V3
YOUTH ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM

OKIB Equine Connection
2024-01-30 16:00 - 17:30
OKIB Equine Connection
Tuesday Jan 30th 4:00-5:30pm @ Rewild Ranch (11877 McMillian Drive)
OKIB & Rewild Ranch are providing Equine connection for OKIB students grades 5-9.
Benefits of Equine connection:
-Assertiveness
-Confidence
-Emotional Awareness
-Problem solving skills
-Trust in self
Limited spots available!
**Transportation to and from Rewild Ranch can be provided**
Snacks provided
Contact for info
Kevin Smeltzer: 250-241-2442 or school@okanagan.org

CANCELLED: Band Council Membership forum
2024-01-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
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Band Council Membership forum on Jan 29th cancelled
Way’ Members,
Due to a passing in the community and out of respect for the Family, the upcoming Band Council Membership forum has been cancelled.

Youth Afterschool Carpentry
2024-01-29 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-01-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Bluebird building
Youth Afterschool Carpentry
4:00pm-5:30pm @ Bluebird building
Every Monday in January & February
Grades 1-7

To register please email youth activities at activities@okanagan.org
YOUTH ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION FORM FILLABLE V3
YOUTH ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM

January Silver Star shuttle
2024-01-27 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-20 08:00 - 16:00
January Silver Star shuttle
January 20th & 27th
Pick up begins at 8:00am and returns at 4:00pm

Pick up available from Bluebird, Whiteman’s creek, Round lake and Six mile Fire Hall.
Shuttle to and from Silver Star available to all OKIB Members and families.

Riders must register, seating is limited
To register or for more information please call or text Rayne at 250-241-8234 or email tworker@okanagan.org
Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort, Riders under the age of 12 must have a guardian/parent.

Duck Lake Dinner & Visit
2024-01-26 17:00 - 19:30 | Duck Lake, #16 9590 Jim Bailey Road (corner of Jim Bailey/Beaver Lake), Lake Country, BC, Canada
Duck Lake Dinner & Visit
Friday, January 26th 5:00pm-7:30pm
@9500 Jim Bailey Road (OKIB Duck Lake Office)
Hope you can come out and join us to share a meal, give us feedback on what events you would like to see at Duck Lake and enjoy a visit.
It would be helpful if you could let us know by Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 if you will be join us to help us with meal planning
To register or if you have questions please contact: Sharmaine: 250-241-4934 Candace: 250-309-0137 Cathy: 250-540-3441

Youth Pro-D day trip to Sovereign lake
2024-01-26 09:00 - 16:00
Youth Pro-D day trip to Sovereign lake
Fri January 26th
Drop off and pick up at Bluebird building.
Bus leaves at 9:00am and returns at 4:00pm.
Ages 6-18, 24 spots available.

Please fill out registration forms below.
contact activities@okanagan.org to register
YOUTH ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION FORM FILLABLE V3
Sovereign Waiver of Liability

Plateau Bag making workshop for Youth
2024-01-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Plateau Bag making workshop for Youth
Friday January 26, 2024 Bluebird Building 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Open to OKIB youth ages 13-18
The Language and Culture team is looking for 10 youth to join the Youth Mentorship Program on Friday January 26th to learn how to make sally bags.

Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/i7aEpdTnGX6JUgDP8

Curiosity Club
2024-01-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Bluebird building
Curiosity Club
Youth After school activities
Join us for a new guest speaker/facilitator each week from many diverse OKIB departments and other local organizations

Every Thursday in January & Friday in February
4:00pm-5:30pm @ Bluebird building

For more info contact the Youth Activities Coordinator at activities@okanagan.org
YOUTH ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION FORM FILLABLE V3
YOUTH ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM

YES Specialized Training
2024-01-24 09:00 - 15:00
YES Specialized Training
DATE: January 24, 2024
TIME: 9 am – 3 pm
LOCATION: Virtual via Zoom
CONTACT: Darryl-Jean Peeman, YES Team Lead at YES.TeamLead@syilx.org or 778-392-8133

“One in three women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Most will also suffer a brain injury (BI) as a result of the abuse.”
The YES Program aims to support the Syilx Nation with family violence and sexual assault. As a part of the YES Program’s Specialized Training, we present a full day of training to support capacity building to respond to forms of violence.

Open to Syilx Nation Members, Community Members, Frontline Band Staff, and YES Community Partners.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/quvuv7puM7Wor1io7

Band Council Meeting
2024-01-22 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/88270509386?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 882 7050 9386
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.**
