OKIB & BC Parks Projects Community Engagement sessions
2024-03-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB & BC Parks Projects Community Engagement sessions
OKIB Community Engagement session @ Head of the Lake Hall – March 8th 5:30pm (Dinner will be served)
OKIB Community Engagement session @ Head of the Lake Hall – March 15th 5:30pm (Dinner will be served)

Elders group engagement sessions
March 6th, 12:00pm @ New Horizons
March 14th, 11:00am @ Bluebird building

Along side the in person engagement sessions the team will be putting on a Community survey which is on from February 29th to March 20th
Use this link to take the survey: https://forms.gle/7hK49nkkrq1TagaS7

For more information please contact Colleen Marchand, TSD Director at 250-542-7132

Band Council Meeting
2024-03-11 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/81436657361…
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.**

March Monthly Parents Forum Night
2024-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
March Monthly Parents Forum Night
Wednesday March 13th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm at New Horizons building
5:30pm-6:00pm Dinner
6:00pm-6:50pm Mike Grace W.L Seaton Principal
6:50pm-7:30pm Open discussion
Please register here if you would like to receive a grocery box or grocery gift card: http://forms.office.com/r/EyFjTZHV8R
Deadline for grocery box or card is March 11th

You can also leave feedback on Padlet if you are unable to attend the meeting.https://padlet.com/school365/november-parent-forum-okb4o3tbj097w50l

OKIB Flood & Hazard Assessment Report
2024-03-14 17:00 - 20:00 | New Horizons
OKIB Flood & Hazard Assessment Report
Way’ Members, the rescheduled OKIB Flood & Hazard Assessment Report meeting will now be held on March 14th, 5:00pm-8:00pm at New Horizons. Dinner will be provided.
OKIB is hosting a presentation by Stantec to the
community on the Flood and Hazard Assessment,
along with the mapping of findings, recent studies,
and reports related to the Whiterock Lake Fire.
For more information please contact the TSD office at: 250-542-7132

Resonate: Indigenous Hip Hop and Art Exploration
2024-03-18 09:30 - 2024-03-22 16:00 | New Horizons
Resonate: Indigenous Hip Hop and Art Exploration
Okanagan Indian Band Harm Reduction presents a vibrant 5-day event featuring Kiva MH and Geo AKA the Voice designed specifically for youth aged 13-18, happening from March 18th to 22nd at the New Horizon Building.
Immerse yourself in an enriching experience where cultural teachings and harm reduction lessons are seamlessly woven into workshops on songwriting, beat-making, and art creation.
Engage in interactive sessions including sharing circles and medicine bundle making, collaborate on original songs and canvases, and craft your own merch during merch-making workshops.
Don’t miss a thrilling 30-minute live performance by Kiva MH and Geo AKA the Voice.
Register now and join us for this unforgettable journey! Space is limited so please contact Nicole Sullivan, Harm Reduction Peer Support Worker 250-309-7364 peersupport2@okanagan.org

Cultural Safety Education with Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand
2024-03-21 10:00 - 2024-03-22 15:00 | Public Safety Office
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

Youth Archery with OIB Twisted Arrows
2024-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Youth Archery with OIB Twisted Arrows
March 28th at Head of the Lake Hall 10:00am to 3:00pm
-Youth Ages 10 – 18
-Youth must wear closed toe shoes
-long hair must be tied back
-Youth are encouraged to bring water bottles
-Youth must be registered, no drop in
-Lunch will be provided
-20 spots available
To register please email activities@okanagan.org
