Okanagan Indian Band

Band Council Meeting
2023-12-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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/82788641286?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 827 8864 1286
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.**

December Community Shuttle
2023-12-13 10:00 - 14:30, 2023-12-06 10:00 - 14:30
December Community Shuttle
December 6th, 13th & 20th
pick up/Drop off at Bluebird, Fire hall and Whitemans creek & Round lake.
Pick up begins at 10:00 am
shuttle stops for 1 hour at walmart,
Superstore and the Village green mall!
returns home 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.

Christmas shopping shuttle
2023-12-12 14:00 - 17:30
Christmas Shopping shuttle
December 12th & 19th
Pick-up begins at 2:00pm
Pick up/ Drop off at Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s creek & Round lake.

Shuttle to Orchard Park mall in Kelowna
Shuttle will be returning at 5:30pm
Seating is limited, Riders must register!

To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250 241 0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org.

Riders bound to a wheelchair must a have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian or parent.

Mixed Martial Arts
2023-12-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-12-01 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-24 16:00 - 17:30
Mixed Martial Arts
With Rylie Marchand
For grades 1-7
Fridays from 4:00pm-5:30pm
at the canoe shed above the Health building
To register please email activities@okanagan.org

After school Floor Hockey
2023-12-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-30 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
After school Floor Hockey
Grades 1- 7
4:00pm – 5:30pm every Thursday @ Head of the Lake Hall
until December 14th.
Drop off at Bluebird building and walk over as a group
To register please email Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org

Coffee with a cop
2023-12-07 09:00 - 11:00 | New Horizons
Coffee with a cop – December 7th 9-11am @ New Horizons building.
Background – To provide Community Members an opportunity to sit down, have a coffee/tea with a local police officer and talk.
Transportation is available for OKIB members to attend this event. Riders must register. Riders bound to wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must be with a parent/ guardian. To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

December PAL Course
2023-12-07 07:30 - 17:30 | New Horizons
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UPDATE: Class is already Full again! If you are still interested in taking a PAL class, Rosalie is still taking names for a waitlist (Contact info in the event information). Thanks for your interest!
UPDATE 2 : CLASS LOCATION IS NOW CHANGED TO HEAD OF THE LAKE HALL
OKIB – Health is offering a PAL Course on:
December.7.2023
7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Head of the Lake Hall

OKIB Members Only!
With the high demand for this course, we have a wait list. Once wait list participants are confirmed or not, we will open the registration for more Member registration.
Please bring your identification!

Contact Rosalie Saddleman @ 250.306.1756 or Rosalie.saddleman@okanagan.org

​After school S.T.E.M program
2023-12-06 15:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-29 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

After school Craft Club
2023-12-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Bluebird building
After school Craft Club
At the Bluebird building 4:00pm – 5:30pm until Dec 12th.
For grades 1-7
To register please email Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org

Youth Activities presents: After school Carpentry
2023-12-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Bluebird building
Youth Activities presents: After school Carpentry
at the Bluebird building 4:00pm – 5:30pm every Monday until Dec 11th.
For Grades 1-7.
To register please email Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org

Tea time with First Language Speakers session 3
2023-12-03 10:00 - 11:00
Tea time with First language Speakers
We will meet online with First Language Speakers to discuss any traditional knowledge or language questions you may have.
November 5 10-11am
November 19th 10-11am
December 3rd 10-11am
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/PFw1iGrPLdjEgADx9

Asserting Family Authority: Child and Family Info And Engagement Session
2023-11-28 15:00 - 19:00
Asserting Family Authority: Child and Family Info And Engagement Session
DATE: Nov 17, 2023 (In Person) | Nov 28, 2023 (Virtual)
TIME: 12 pm – 7 pm (In Person) | 3 pm – 7 pm (Virtual)
LOCATION: PIB Community Hall | Virtual Via Zoom
CONTACT: Davis Janko, Child and Family Nation Planner at NationPlanner@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 224

This info session will provide families and communities with information regarding upcoming reforms in Child and Family services including:

Who is the Our Children Our Way Secretariat and what do they do?
Examples of different child and family jurisdiction pathways.
Where are we as a Nation in our jurisdiction pathway & where we want to go?
What do we need to get there? What do we want want to see moving forward?

We aim to gather information and feedback from Syilx Nation members on the next steps to implement Syilx nəqsil̓t | Family supports and services. Open to Syilx Nation members!

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/47GCdDWbsQjkwxmZ8

Syilx Indian Residential School Healing Gathering
2023-11-28 09:00 - 2023-11-29 16:00
Syilx Indian Residential School Healing Gathering

puti kʷu‿alaʔ
The Syilx Indian Residential School (SIRS) Committee at the ONA holds an annual gathering for Syilx Okanagan residential school survivors, intergenerational survivors, and other family members to share stories, support each other, and participate in healing together.
Residential schools were extremely disruptive to Syilx Okanagan relationships. Families were separated and roles were forgotten, connections were lost, and sharing of culture between generations was disrupted. This event will be 2 days of working on our relationships with each other and with ourselves. Through various workshops, ceremony, and food, this event will bring survivors and Nation members together to heal and work towards a stronger, healthier Nation.
Open to Syilx Okanagan Nation Members & Community Members

DATE: November 28-29, 2022
TIME: 9 am – 4 pm
LOCATION: Spirit Ridge, Osoyoos
CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator at rmikuletic@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 121
Use this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRV22RrkxsCA9uqljahKkDpIo-n-Ox758cDdySB3TPHoNhwA/viewform

Kiva Mh - Healing through Hip Hop, workshop & performance
2023-11-25 12:00 - 16:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Kiva Mh – Healing through hip hop workshop & performance
November 25 12:00pm – 4:30pm @Head of the Lake Hall
Youth aged 13-18
Event is free!
Lunch is provided and there will be door prizes
For more info or to register please contact:
Nicole Sullivan – Peer Support worker: 250 309 7364
“The Okanagan Indian Band Health Harm Reduction program is proud to present a empowering event for youth age 13-18 – the ‘Healing through Hip-Hop Workshop’ featuring the talented Kiva MH. This workshop will serve as an engaging introduction to hip-hop songwriting, emphasizing the importance of song structure and lyrical expression.
In addition to exploring the art of hip-hop, this workshop aims to create awareness around the crucial topic of self-harm, drawing from Kiva MH’s own personal experiences as a source of inspiration and healing. Kiva MH will guide each participant through the process of crafting their own verse, while simultaneously fostering an understanding of the powerful connection between music and the journey to healing.
Join us for a day of learning and creativity! Lunch will be provided for all participants, and there will be exciting door prizes to add an element of fun and surprise to this empowering experience.”

Mamas for Mamas visit
2023-11-24 09:30 - 13:30
Mamas for Mamas visit
Friday.November.24.2023

Shuttle leaving the Bluebird Building @ 9:30 a.m.
Return around 1:30 p.m.
Please call Rosalie @ 250.306.1756 to book a seat on the shuttle.
If you are bringing your little one (s), please arrive a few minutes early so the Team can secure child’s carseat.

Screening of 'Beans' the movie
2023-11-22 17:00 - 19:30
Screening of ‘Beans’ the movie
The Okanagan Indian Band Health team welcomes you to see the screening of ‘Beans’ at the Vernon Towne Theatre with pizza, popcorn and drinks!
November 22nd
Doors open 5:00pm
Pizza served 5:30pm
Movie starts 6:00pm
Limited seats available, Please RSVP
For more information please contact
Nicole Sullivan, Peer Support Worker
250 309 7364

November Parent's forum night
2023-11-22 17:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
November Parent’s forum night
Wednesday November 22, 5:00-7:00pm @ New Horizons

Agenda:
5:00pm – Dinner
5:30-6:15pm – My Ed information presentation
6:15-7:00 Open Discussion
Please register here if you would like
to receive a grocery box or grocery gift card
https://forms.office.com/r/A080CqZiiz
Deadline for grocery box registration is November 17

​After school S.T.E.M program
2023-11-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Bluebird building
​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 still be happening at Bluebird building. After this week the program will be moving to New Horizons for the following weeks. This program is suitable for Grades 1-7

Cultural Safety Education dates - With Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand
2023-11-22 10:00 - 2023-11-23 15:00 | Public Safety Office
Cultural Safety Education dates – With Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand
Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Understanding Truth and Reconciliation and more.
To sign up please contact: Michael Ochoa at 250 309 0353 or email publicsafety@okanagan.org
September 6 & 7, 10am – 3pm daily
September 20 & 21, 10am – 3pm daily
October 11 & 12, 10am – 3pm daily
October 25 & 26, 10am – 3pm daily
November 8 & 9, 10am – 3pm daily
November 22 & 23, 10am – 3pm daily

Yuwipi Ceremony
2023-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Yuwipi Ceremony
November 21st 5:00pm – 7:00pm
About the Ceremony:
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, no women cant attend if on their moon cycle. Another requirement to be sober four days before.
Any question please call Grant Louis 250-306-7179
