Okanagan Indian Band

Tea Picking - ksq̓ʷliw̓n̓tm̓ iʔ x̌ʷex̌ʷƛ̓miɬp
2025-10-18 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
Tea Picking – ksq̓ʷliw̓n̓tm̓ iʔ x̌ʷex̌ʷƛ̓miɬp
October 14th at Big White area
October 18th at Sunset Main
Register here: https://forms.gle/1aGeVgbSzS8XSVrUA
or email Lceycoordinator@okanagan.org
Meet at Bluebird building at 9:00am, leave by 9:15am
Depart Big White/Sunset Main at 1:00pm.
-Please bring weather appropriate clothing
-Lunch and water
-Bag and scissors for harvesting
-Be prepared for winter driving conditions and 2 hrs driving each way

*DATE CHANGE* October monthly Parent Forum Night
2025-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
*DATE CHANGE* October monthly Parent Forum Night
Wednesday October 22nd 5:30-7:30 @ New Horizons Building
Way’ Parents, please join us for our Monthly Education Parent Forum Night.
DATE CHANGE – October 22nd
New Horizons
5:30-7:30
If you would like to sign up for a grocery gift card please register by October 10th
https://forms.office.com/r/4teCb4tCag

Learn how to bead a poppy
2025-10-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-14 17:00 - 20:00 | New Horizons
Learn how to bead a poppy – October 16th & 27th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm @ New Horizons building
*Dates have been updated* October 16th & 27th
Registration: https://forms.gle/aQYGpvcxvoUXm5zt5
Seating is limited, please ensure you are able to attend both sessions if you register!

November Parents Forum Night
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Bluebird building
November Parents Forum Night
November 19th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Bluebird Building
Agenda:
530-6:00pm – Dinner
6:00-7:00pm – TBD
7:00 -7:30pm – Education Updates
If you have any questions, please contact our
Education Department
email: okibeducation@okanagan.org

Four Food Chiefs Ceremony
2025-11-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Four Food Chiefs Ceremony
November 22nd, 5:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Register here: https://forms.gle/Wm1CjFvShD3Bs4YX6
Come celebrate our four food chiefs as we
gather and share a meal. Recognizing our
traditional foods still nourish us.

Early Childhood Education Centre Capital Funding Needs Assessment Engagement Session
2025-11-27 16:30 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
snc’c’amala?tn | Early Childhood Education Centre Capital Funding Needs Assessment Engagement Session
Thursday November 27 2025 4:30 pm-7:30pm
Dinner Served at 5:30pm
Head of the Lake Hall
We are currently exploring a Capital Funding Grant through the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society, which offers up to $5 million for new builds, expansions, repairs, renovations, upgrades, and capital purchases. To move forward, we need accurate and comprehensive information from the community. Your input directly influences the funding we may receive and helps ensure any expansion reflects the true needs of OKIB families.
Amazing Door Prizes
We encourage all community members to attend.
Your voice will help shape our future.

OKIB 12 Days of Christmas
2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB 12 Days of Christmas
Nov 29th, Dec 2nd, 4th, & 6th at Head of the Lake Hall
Registration:
https://forms.gle/L6NKzgYr3JDvybyj9
1 participant per registration
1 event per day per participant

pənkin:
November 29 – 10:00am – 4:00pm
-Arrowhead flint knapping
-Leather knife cases
December 2 – 5:00pm – 8:00pm
-Beaded ornaments
-Beaded feathers
-Wreath making
December 4 – 5:00pm – 8:00pm
-Language mugs
-Cedar stars
-Gingerbread houses
December 6 – 10:00am – 3:00pm
-Sewing ribbon shirts
-Drum making
-Christmas cookies

kaʔkin:
HOL Hall

Duck Lake Parents Forum Education Night
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Winfield Municipal Hall, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road
Duck Lake Parents Forum Education Night
December 10th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm @ Lake Country Municipal Hall – Winfield Room
5:00pm – Dinner
6:30-7:00pm Education Updates

If you have any questions, please contact our
Education Department
email: okibeducation@okanagan.org

Language and Culture Information Night
2025-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Language and Culture Information Night
Wednesday December 17th at Head of the Lake Hall
Doors open at 4:00pm, dinner at 5:00pm.
Join the Language and Culture team to learn about the implementation of the Language and Culture Strategy Plan and Four Pillars.
For more information email: lclead@okanagan.org

captíkʷɬ nights
2026-01-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
captíkʷɬ nights
The OKIB Language and Culture team will be hosting captíkʷł nights at Head of the Lake Hall, nkmaplqs
Saturday January 10th, 2026
Saturday January 24th, 2026
4:00 pm Doors Open
5:00 pm Diner
Captíkʷł sessions will be in-person only.
Fluent speakers and all level language learners are invited to join and tell captíkʷł or smy̓may̓
Join the LC team for an evening of traditional storytelling.

captikʷɬ night
2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00
captikʷɬ night

Way’ Members, the captikʷɬ night date is changing, and due to a scheduling conflict will now be held on January 31st at n̓kmaplqs (Head of the Lake Hall).

Join the Education, Language and Culture team for an evening of stories, language, and connection.

Doors open at 4:00 pm Dinner at 5:00 pm

Fluent speakers are warmly invited to join and share captikʷɬ or smúymay̓. This gathering is open to sqilw̓x (Nation members).

Please remember to register in advance.

Register here ➝ https://forms.gle/gZ1uC9G3moSZwTk28

For more information, contact: lclead@okanagan.org

Youth Drum Nights
2026-01-26 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-02 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-09 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Language and Culture Boardroom, 16 Bonneau Road, Vernon
Youth Drum Nights
Monday nights, 5:00pm – 7:30pm at the Language and Culture Boardroom (16 Bonneau Road)
Register here:https://forms.gle/Ax12XeHG1SqCv9xR8
Dinner will be provided, please bring your own drum.
January 26th: Bill Robins
February 2nd: Bill Robins
February 9th: Csetkwe
No drum night Feb 16th (Stat holiday)
February 23rd: Csetkwe
March 2nd: Bill Robins

Sewing with Sue - Youth Workshop
2026-02-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Language and Culture Boardroom, 16 Bonneau Road, Vernon
Sewing with Sue – Youth Workshop
February 1st & 13th, 10am – 4pm
Register here: https://forms.gle/8HKsuLH7qpZ4CqWQ6
For Youth ages 13-17
Youth will have the option to create either a ribbon shirt, a ribbon skirt or a wing dress. limited spaces available, please register.
For more information please contact: languageadmin2@okanagan.org
February 1st 10am – 4pm at Language and Culture Boardroom, 16 Bonneau Rd, V1H 2A8
February 13th 10am – 4pm, location to be announced

OKIB Artists Engagement
2026-02-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-05 16:00 - 18:00
OKIB Artists Engagement
Virtual Meeting: February 4th 5-6pm
In-Person Meeting: February 5th 4-6pm
Join us in person or virtually and help us establish protocols that will protect local artists and their work.
Take the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBewTCdVOag9bC-m71oSKrpB32kOE9vzFC8g_WhovmL87lAQ/viewform

Youth Drum Making Workshop
2026-02-13 10:00 - 14:00
Youth Drum Making Workshop – For Highschool students
February 13th , 10:00am to 2:00pm in the Education, Language and Culture Portable
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/MPd552vWec
Learn how to create your very own drum with Bernice Jensen!
All Materials and lunch will be provided.

nsyilxcn Grammar Workshop Series
2026-02-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-24 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-25 09:00 - 12:00
nsyilxcn Grammar Workshop Series
At Head of the Lake Hall

Register here: https://forms.gle/2gNXAXMpHasAZbA4A

February 24th 9:00am to 12:00pm
Beginner Grammar Workshop

February 24th 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Intermediate Grammar Workshop

February 25th 9:00 am – 12:00pm
Advanced Grammar Workshop

We are grateful to be hosting Cree Whelshula again this year for language workshops. Lunch will be provided on both days.

Please let us know which sessions you plan to attend so we can plan for catering.

captikʷɬ nights
2026-02-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
captikʷɬ nights

Join the Education, Language and Culture team on February 24th at n̓kmaplqs (Head of the Lake Hall) for an evening of stories, language, and connection.

Doors open at 4:00 pm Dinner at 5:00 pm

Fluent speakers are warmly invited to join and share captikʷɬ or smúymay̓. This gathering is open to sqilw̓x (Nation members).

Please remember to register in advance.

Register here ➝https://forms.gle/uMhe8Q4yncHUHbtWA

For more information, contact: lclead@okanagan.org

SD22 Course Selection Night
2026-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
SD22 Course Selection Night
February 25th 5:00pm – 7:00pm at New Horizons
It’s time to prepare for the 2026–2027 school year! Students can come and select their courses with support from the Principals and Vice Principals, who will be available to assist with this process and make it as easy as possible.
