Syilx Hunting & Gathering camp 2023 September 22nd - October 2nd Carnes Creek North Recreation Site -all Syilx peoples are welcome Our purpose is to provide an opportunity to gather traditional foods to disperse throughout the communities to those that are unable to harvest. -Camp is in an isolated area, no cell service or amenities […]
Women’s Talking Circle We invite women and young girls to come and discuss what topics and activities that interest them. Our first meeting will be a teaching of how to make oven Bannock, talking circle and laughter. We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming Sunday, October 1st, 2023 10:00 am to 12 […]
Pillar Lake October 2, 2023 Please join knowledge keeper Victor Antione and learn the historic significance of Pillar Lake Meeting at HOL Hall @9:00am Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/jhM9vx71rKfVb71c6 Please bring: - Weather appropriate clothing and footwear - Lunch & Water * There will also be a stop in the Salmon River area
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/81979759495?pwd=WUJtL25HT3UvL1ZHTHFuQzhrVzQ5dz09 Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495 Passcode: 945226 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 […]
Annual General Assembly & Elder Youth Summit DATE: October 3-4, 2023 LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre CONTACT: Leasa Kennedy, Events Planner at [email protected] or 250 707 0095 ext. 233 The 2023 Elder Youth Summit will be held in conjunction with the Annual General Assembly, hosted by the Penticton Indian Band.
Annual General Assembly & Syilx Elder Youth Summit skc exwexwipla/ Uł stełtalt The Annual General Assembly takes place each year, along with the Syilx Elder Youth Summit. The event brings together the Syilx Okanagan Nation to celebrate our accomplishments and provide an opportunity for Nation members to come together. The AGA is hosted by […]
n̓xaʔcín̓ Elders Luncheon in conjunction with the Annual General Assembly and the Elder Youth Summit DATE: October 3, 2023 (please note the luncheon has changed to day 1) TIME: 11am-2pm LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Center, Penticton BC CONTACT: Summer De Guevara, Events Planner at [email protected] 250 707 0095 Calling all Syilx elders to […]
Annual General Assembly & Elder Youth Summit DATE: October 3-4, 2023 LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre CONTACT: Leasa Kennedy, Events Planner at [email protected] or 250 707 0095 ext. 233 The 2023 Elder Youth Summit will be held in conjunction with the Annual General Assembly, hosted by the Penticton Indian Band.
Learn to bead a Poppy When - October 4th & 11th Where - HOL Hall Time - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/nfV5mzX25tPiEXoA7 *With limited seats please ensure you are able to attend both sessions.
S.T.E.M For grades 1-7 Wednesday from 4:00-5:30pm Week 1: Catapults Week 2: Magic mud Week 3: Things that can fly Week 4: Plastic mud Week 5: Newtons law of motion Week 6: Candy camouflage To register please email Youth Activities at [email protected]
Upcoming PAL course Sessions will be held at the New Horizons building. Please specify which day you would like to attend. Ages 12 and up. First session November 2nd 8:00am - 5:00pm Second session November 3rd 8:00am - 5:00pm Lunch will be provided. Limited spots available, first come first served. To register please email [email protected]
Upcoming PAL course Sessions will be held at the New Horizons building. Please specify which day you would like to attend. Ages 12 and up. First session November 2nd 8:00am - 5:00pm Second session November 3rd 8:00am - 5:00pm Lunch will be provided. Limited spots available, first come first served. To register please email [email protected] […]
ksq̓ʷliw̓n̓tm̓ iʔ x̌ʷex̌ʷƛ̓miɬp (We are going to pick Indian Tea) Come and harvest tea with us! When: Tuesday, October 10th Where: Big White Area Time: 9:15 - 3:00 Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/bdzA7nZzWrTpwtRL7 Meeting at HOL @9:15am Departure HOL Hall @9:30 (2hr drive) Departure Big White area @1:00 (2hr drive) Please bring: Weather appropriate […]
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 [email protected] September 6 & 7, 10am - 3pm daily September 20 & 21, 10am - 3pm daily October […]
Learn to bead a Poppy When - October 4th & 11th Where - HOL Hall Time - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/nfV5mzX25tPiEXoA7 *With limited seats please ensure you are able to attend both sessions.
After school floor hockey For grades 1-7 Starting September 21st, every Thursday from 4:00-5:30pm at Head of the Lake Hall To register please email Youth Activities at: [email protected]
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 [email protected]
OKIB General Band Meeting Saturday October 14th 10am – 6pm @ Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Road) An opportunity for Members to speak with Council and Staff. Lunch will be served at noon Meeting agenda will be posted After October 2nd.
Women's Talking Circle There was a turn out to learn “How to make Oven Bannock”. Those interested in Joining: Women’s Group: at Public Safety Office on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 noon We can share, talk, tell stories, laugh, and support one another. Linda Williams, Syilx Community Liaison
Band Council Meeting 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/81979759495?pwd=WUJtL25HT3UvL1ZHTHFuQzhrVzQ5dz09 Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495 Passcode: 945226 OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal. To access the Band Council information you must log onto the […]
After school Craft Club Cricut machine crafts For grades 1-7 Bluebuird building every Tuesday from 4:00-5:30pm To register please email Youth Activities at [email protected]
S.T.E.M For grades 1-7 Wednesday from 4:00-5:30pm Week 1: Catapults Week 2: Magic mud Week 3: Things that can fly Week 4: Plastic mud Week 5: Newtons law of motion Week 6: Candy camouflage To register please email Youth Activities at [email protected]
Okanagan Indian Band Public Safety Team Theme ~ Fall into Winter Preparedness OPEN HOUSE: Invitation to Membership October 19, 2023 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Public Safety Office 118 Head of Lake Information on programs, services, prevention and supports Learn more about Cultural Safety Education and other programs offered… Tea, coffee, and light snacks are […]
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 […]
Learn how to bead a poppy - Elder's Program Poppy Beading with Sue Thursday October 19th 1:30pm - 3:30pm Wednesday October 25th 1:30pm-3:30pm @ Bluebird building Limited seats available, to register please contact: Candy: 250 309 0137 Cathy 250 540 3441 Sharmaine 250 241 4934
Fall Youth Pro-D day activities October 20th 9am-4pm Grades 1-7 -Pumpkin patch and carving -O'Keefe ranch -Spooky movie Drop off at Bluebird building Lunch will be provided! To register please email Youth Activities at [email protected]
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 […]
Seabird Diabetes Clinic Oct 24, 25, 26/2023. 8:30am-3:30pm at OKIB Health Center Clinic Notice Who Is It For: People Living with Diabetes People Who Are Curious About It What The Appointment Includes: Testing Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Levels Checking Kidney Function Diabetes Education For more info contact Chelan Mckenzie: (250) 542-5094
After school Craft Club Cricut machine crafts For grades 1-7 Bluebuird building every Tuesday from 4:00-5:30pm To register please email Youth Activities at [email protected]
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 [email protected] September 6 & 7, 10am - 3pm daily September 20 & 21, 10am - 3pm daily October […]
Learn how to bead a poppy - Elder's Program Poppy Beading with Sue Thursday October 19th 1:30pm - 3:30pm Wednesday October 25th 1:30pm-3:30pm @ Bluebird building Limited seats available, to register please contact: Candy: 250 309 0137 Cathy 250 540 3441 Sharmaine 250 241 4934
S.T.E.M For grades 1-7 Wednesday from 4:00-5:30pm Week 1: Catapults Week 2: Magic mud Week 3: Things that can fly Week 4: Plastic mud Week 5: Newtons law of motion Week 6: Candy camouflage To register please email Youth Activities at [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Trunk or Treat is back for the 4th annual year! Organized by Community Members for Community Members will continue the festivities! -Best Trunk contest -Games -Hot dogs & hot cocoa -Fireworks (pending fire ban status) Trunk or Treat starts at 5pm, trunk decorating from 12 to 4:30pm (lunch not provided) Volunteers are welcomed leading up […]
Elder's Program - Pumpkin Carving October 30th Meet at Bluebird building at 1pm to pick a pumpkin to carve and head back to the Bluebird building To register contact Cathy: 250 540 3441
The Youth Activities team will be putting on a Halloween party this Monday October 30th from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at the Bluebird building! Swing by for crafts, snacks and a movie! All ages welcome.
The Band Council Membership Forum will be taking place this Monday, October 30th beginning at 6pm at Head of the Lake Hall and on Zoom. Dinner will be provided from 6-6:30pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87207420995?pwd=xuwoymBTpXfPYSs9xDFXkqa3U2FMCI.1 Meeting ID: 872 0742 0995 Passcode: 144924 OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal. To access the […]