Okanagan Indian Band

Tea time with First Language Speakers session 3
2023-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver)
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

Mixed Martial Arts
2023-12-01 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-24 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-17 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-10 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
2023-11-30 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

​After school S.T.E.M program
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
2023-11-28 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

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

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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

Youth Activities presents: After school Carpentry
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

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, 2023-11-08 10:00 - 2023-11-09 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

BreathArmy - Unlock your hidden potential
2023-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
BreathArmy – Unlock your hidden potential
November 20th 5:30pm-7:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
Cutting edge tools to harness the power of your breath, optimize
your health and performance, find freedom through regulation,
release your limiting beliefs, tap into your true potential and
manifest your destiny!
Limited space available
For more information or to register contact:
Grant Louis – 250 306 7179 or addworker@okanagan.org

Band Council meeting
2023-11-20 09:00 - 13:30
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall & on Zoom.

New Zoom link
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89641323993?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 896 4132 3993
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.**

Tea time with First Language Speakers session 2
2023-11-19 10:00 - 11:00

Asserting Family Authority: Child and Family Info And Engagement Session
2023-11-17 12:00 - 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
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Language and Culture strategy engagement session
2023-11-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
way̓ x̌ast sx̌lx̌aʕlt | Hello and good day,
Please join the Okanagan Indian Band’s Language & Culture Department in celebrating the final Language & Culture Strategy Plan with a shared meal together. We will be having one final gathering session to celebrate the work and insight OKIB has contributed to this project.
Please join us at the Head of the Lake Hall on November 16th between 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
If you have any questions please contact the Language & Culture Admin Assistant, Gavin Muselle: languageadmin2@okanagan.org. PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEoPxHcfJx60F79oP0DYksWSLRgYb-PtjfEGt9QO5rE85bGw/viewform

Gravel Pit Engagement session for Membership
2023-11-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Gravel Pit Engagement session for Membership
November 15th starting at 5:30pm
Refreshments will be served
Head of the Lake Hall
For more information contact
250-545-3424 or by email at communications@okibgc.ca

OKIB Remembrance Day Ceremony
2023-11-11 10:45 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Remembrance Day Ceremony
Join us in honoring our veterans
Agenda
10:45 – Gather at the OKIB Veterans monument by the Band Office and old Council Chambers on Westside Road.
11:00am – Ceremony commencement at the OKIB Veterans monument. Honour song, laying of poppies and playing of the last post.
12:00pm – Lunch & Displays following at Head of the Lake Hall
For more information please contact Julie Richard 250 542 7132

Duck lake Covid 19 & Flu clinics
2023-11-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Duck Lake Health and Wellness building, #16 9590 Jim Bailey Rd, Kelowna
OKIB Community Covid 19 & Flu clinics
COVID-19 and Flu Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more important
than ever to get immunized against the flu. Especially
during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you start to feel unwell, it can be hard to
determine if you are sick because of the flu virus
or COVID-19, because the flu and COVID-19 have
some of the same symptoms.
Although both of these viruses can make you feel
very sick, the flu vaccination will protect you from
Influenza.
It is possible to have concurrent infections of
Influenza and COVID-19 which are different viruses
of different families. To avoid this, it is highly
recommended to have your annual flu shot.
Influenza vaccines are the best way
to prevent the flu and are free to all
First Nations/Aboriginal Peoples.
If you have any questions please contact 250-542-5094
Okanagan Indian Band- Health and Family Service Department

Band Council Meeting
2023-11-06 09:00 - 15:00 | 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/84502284566?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 845 0228 4566
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.**
