Okanagan Indian Band

February Community Shuttle
2023-02-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
​February community shuttle
​February 8th, 15th 22nd
pick up from Bluebird, Fire hall and Whitemans creek.
​Schedule
Whitemans creek mailboxes: 10 am
Fire hall: 10:15 am
Bluebird Building: 10:30 am
shuttle stops for 1 hour at walmart,
Superstore and the Village green mall!
walmart: 11:00 am
village green mall: 12:00
superstore: 1:00 pm
returns home at 2:00pm
Riders must register, seating is limited!
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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.

Cultural Education safety workshops 2023
2023-02-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-13 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

Rescheduled Yuwipi Ceremony day 2
2023-02-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Rescheduled Yuwipi Ceremony – February 11th and 12th 2 Head of the Lake hall
Yuwipi is a traditional Lakota healing ceremony. During the ceremony the healer is tied up with a special blanket and ropes, and the healer and their supporters pray and sing for the healing of the person who has asked for the ceremony. The ceremony is for the benefit of our community. Women will be required to skirts during ceremony, women should not attend if on their moon cycle. Another requirement to be sober four days before February 11th, 2023.
Doors will Open at 4:00pm and Close at 6:00pm
For more information please contact Grant Louis at 250-306-7179

Vernon Winter Carnival - Transportation and Supervision for Youth day 2
2023-02-12 12:00 - 14:00
​Vernon Winter Carnival – Transportation and Supervision for Youth
Way’ Members,
The Youth activities team is offering transportation and supervision during select upcoming Vernon Winter Carnival events:

Friday Feb 10th 5:00-7:00pm Family Fun Park
(Ice Slide, Coloring in the snow, Fireworks at 6:00pm)
Sunday Feb 12th 12:00-2:00pm O’Keefe Ranch
(Games, Snowman Building, Snowshoeing)
To register please email sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org or call 250-241-6945

Open Ice Skating
2023-02-11 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-02-04 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

POSTPONED: Yuwipi Ceremony
2023-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Way’ Members,
This event has been postponed until further notice

Rescheduled Yuwipi Ceremony
2023-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road

Bannock and Stew - Comprehensive Community Planning session
2023-02-11 13:00 - 15:00
Please join us on Saturday February 11th at the Salmon River/Round Lake Hall between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to learn about and inform the Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) development process. This is the first of the three weekend sessions; watch for more opportunities to engage with the planning process. The next sessions are Feb 25th at New Horizons and Mar 4th in Vernon at the Albert Place.

All future dates will be posted on the OKIB Events Calendar! Or check out the Comprehensive Community Planning page on the OKIB website!

Here is a link to the on-line survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7Q883S6

Vernon Winter Carnival - Transportation and Supervision for Youth
2023-02-10 17:00 - 19:00

Postponed: CCP - Community Dinner Duck Lake
2023-02-09 17:00 - 20:00
Way’ Members, this event has been postponed due to a death in the community.
A new date will be announced.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7Q883S6

February Community Shuttle
2023-02-08 10:00 - 14:00
February community shuttle
​
February 8th, 15th 22nd
pick up from Bluebird, Fire hall and Whitemans creek.
​Schedule
Whitemans creek mailboxes: 10 am
Fire hall: 10:15 am
Bluebird Building: 10:30 am
shuttle stops for 1 hour at walmart,
Superstore and the Village green mall!
walmart: 11:00 am
village green mall: 12:00
superstore: 1:00 pm
returns home at 2:00pm
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.

Band Council Meeting
2023-02-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-30 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.**

OKIB Ski bus
2023-02-03 16:30 - 20:30 | Bluebird building
OKIB Ski Bus
Friday, Feb 3rd 4:30pm-8:30pm
Way’ Members,
The OKIB Youth activities team is planning another ski bus up to Silver star
Pick up and drop off will be from the Bluebird building. The Ski bus will be open to all OKIB Families. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Youth must have a ski pass.
This will be happening at the same time as the Indigenous showcase: https://destinationsilverstar.com/7-celebrations/
Members who are wanting to attend the showcase are also welcome to use the transportation provided!

Space is limited, if you are interested please contact: sractivities@okanagan.org or call 250 241 6945

CCP Community Dinner
2023-02-02 17:00 - 20:00 | New Horizons
Please join us on Thursday February 2nd at New Horizons between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm to learn about and inform the Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) development process. This is the second of three community dinners; watch for more opportunities to engage with the planning process.

All future dates will be posted on the OKIB Events Calendar! Or check out the Comprehensive Community Planning page on the OKIB website!

Here is a link to the on-line survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7Q883S6

OKIB Designation referendum vote day
2023-02-01 09:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
February 1st – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road, Vernon BC
Purpose: Referendum Vote

CANCELLED Comprehensive Community planning Youth Session
2023-01-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Public Safety Office
Way’ Members, due to an illness with the event hosts, this event will be cancelled until further notice.

SD22 Local Education Agreement Signing celebration
2023-01-31 12:30 - 14:30 | Bluebird building
SD22 Local Education Agreement Signing celebration
Way’ Members,

You’re invited to the School district 22 Local Education Agreement signing celebration which will be hosted at the Bluebird building Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:30-2:30pm.
Please RVSP to Gwen Louis Torres at
glouistorres@sd22.bc.ca or 250-549-9291

Cultural Safety Education dates in January 2023
2023-01-30 10:00 - 2023-01-31 15:00 | Public Safety Office
Okanagan Indian Band Public Safety Team invites you to Join: Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand Cultural Safety Education 2023
January 30th & 31st, 10 a.m. to 3 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. COVID Safety Protocols will be followed
To sign up please contact: Michael Ochoa 250.309.0353 or Email: publicsafety@okanagan.org

Comprehensive Community Plan online engagement session
2023-01-28 17:00 - 19:00
The goal of the project is to bring OKIB members together to create a plan for the community that will enhance sqilxw ways of knowing and being, now and into the future.
Join us Saturday, January 28th for an online engagement session.
Topic: OKIB Comprehensive Community Planning
Time: Jan 28, 2023 05:00 PM Vancouver
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83546723768?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 835 4672 3768
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Open Ice Skating
2023-01-28 16:30 - 18:30

Mama's for Mama's visit
2023-01-27 10:00 - 12:00
Mama’s 4 Mama’s visit
January 27 10:00am – 12:00pm
If there is a severe weather alert and we may need to cancel our visit our communications team will let everyone know.
Contact Rosalie Saddleman to register for a spot on the shuttle
250.306.1756
Rosalie.saddleman@okanagan.org

​Tube Town Pro-D Day for Youth
2023-01-27 09:00 - 15:00
​Tube Town Pro-D Day for Youth
​January 27th 9am – 3pm
Pick up and drop off at the Bluebird building
Ages 18 and under
Must have OKIB Silver Star pass
Warm clothes and snowpants required
To register or for more information about passes please email sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org or call Brendon at 250-241-6945

Monthly Parent Forum Nights
2023-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
Monthly Parent Forum Nights
January 26th 5-7pm
5:00 – 6:00 Opening Prayer
Dinner
My-Ed Program Assistance
6:00-6:30 PSE Applications and deadline
6:30 – 7:00 Open discussion
Closing remarks
Please register here if you would like a grocery box to take home.
Registration deadline is January 19th
https://forms.office.com/r/raLVdVn3DD
Our previous discuss topics can be found here:
https://padlet.com/ParentforumNights/ept4z
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Monthly Parental Forum Nights
2023-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
The next Parent Forum Night with the Education Team will take place Jan 26 at New Horizons, from 5 to 7 pm. Please see the poster or follow this link for additional information: https://okib.ca/news/parent-forum-night-january-26

Parent's night with OKIB Education team - January 26th 5-7pm
2023-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Six-Mile New Horizons, #8 Bonneau Road, Vernon, Canada
Parent’s night with OKIB Education team – January 26th 5-7pm @ New Horizons
Please join us for our monthly Parent Night with OKIB’s Education Team. We would like to hear your concerns so that we can better serve and address the needs of our students. We will be holding monthly meetings so that we can brainstorm on ongoing questions and concerns.

5:00-5:30 Dinner
5:30-5:45 Introductions
5:45-6:30 Parent Feedback and
Discussion on Current Programs
6:30 – 7:00 Programs
Discussion/Closing Thoughts

Please register here if you would like
to receive a snack box to take home

https://forms.office.com/r/raLVdVn3DD

Mending Broken Hearts Healing Circle
2023-01-26 | Public Safety Office
Unresolved grief is a significant issue in Indigenous communities. Unresolved grief occurs when relationships are broken by death, separation, divorce or anger. People feel a sense of incompleteness, that they should have said “I love you” or they should have expressed how they felt in other ways. In addition, many Indigenous people have been affected by the historical and intergenerational trauma that are a result of government policies of relocation and assimilation.
