Happening tonight: Bill C-92 Information Session

Thursday May 29th , 5:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall

Dinner, Presentation and Q&A

Meeting will also be available on zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864405111?pwd=EkGfK0dTSN2AaLdfNG9eJ3wXuAbAbm.1

Meeting ID: 828 6440 5111 Passcode: 846593

This event aims to celebrate and promote awareness of Bill C-92 – An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. It was developed with the goal of keeping Indigenous children and youth connected to their Indigenous families, communities, and culture.

Okanagan Indian Band is pleased to have these two speakers share their expertise about Bill C92 and their extensive work in this field.

-André Bear, B. Ed, J.D. is a Nêhîyaw (Plains-Cree) educator and advocate of inherent Title and Rights.

-J.C. Steele is an Anishinaabe lawyer from Cote First Nation in Treaty #4 Territory.

If you have further questions about Bill C-92 and Okanagan Indian Band child welfare options available, please be sure to attend community meetings, contact Jereme Brooks, Child and Families Services Director 250 241 7270 or Patricia Wilson, CFS Engagement Coordinator 250 241 8737. Zoom Link will be available for those band members who cannot attend this first meeting. There will be opportunities to attend additional sessions in the community.