Okanagan Indian Band

captikʷɬ nights
2026-02-24 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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

nsyilxcn Grammar Workshop Series
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.

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.

Language and Culture Digitization workshop
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Language and Culture Boardroom, 16 Bonneau Road, Vernon
Language and Culture Digitization workshop
February 26th @Education Language and Culture Boardroom (Old immersion school portables,16 Bonneau Rd) 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Register here:
https://forms.gle/2frwB6GGk1HtQtaE9
Please come to our digitization information night for OKIB community. We will discuss the benefits of digitization, items that can and should be digitized.

If you have photos, cassette tapes, floppy discs, VHS, reels, and any other items to inquire about getting digitized, please bring an item or two if you’d like.
Questions? Contact: languageadmin1@okanagan.org

Snpink'tn Coming Together Tour: Nkmaplqs visit
2026-03-01 11:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Snpink’tn Coming Together Tour: Nkmaplqs visit
Sunday March 1st at Head of the Lake Hall
OKIB Youth and Elders to Welcome and connect with a delegation of youth and elders from snpink’tn. The Language and Culture team will be hosting a full day of activities, knowledge sharing and visiting.
Schedule
11:00 am – Welcome
12:00 pm – Lunch
5:30 pm – Dinner
6:30 pm – Traditional Stickgames
For more information please visit lccordinator@okanagan.org

*Location change* for Name Giving Information Sessions with Fluent Speakers
2026-03-05 16:30 - 18:00 | New Horizons
Location change for Name Giving Information Sessions with Fluent Speakers
March 5th, *NEW LOCATION* New Horizons
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00 light refreshments provided.
Way’ Members, please be advised that the location for tonight’s March 5th Name Giving information session has changed. Tonight’s event will be held at New Horizons.
Registration: https://forms.gle/SVTE5Umcd8d8Tv6q9
This will be an open dialogue evening where individuals and families can inquire with some fluent speakers of community – about an indian name, family names etc.
Have dialogue and understanding behind traditional name giving. Community is invited to come listen and ask questions with fluent speakers.

Name Giving Information Sessions with Fluent Speakers
2026-03-11 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Language and Culture Boardroom, 16 Bonneau Road, Vernon
Location change for Name Giving Information Sessions with Fluent Speakers
March 11th at the Education Language & Culture (ELC) Portable [former immersion school portable]
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00 light refreshments provided.
Registration: https://forms.gle/SVTE5Umcd8d8Tv6q9
This will be an open dialogue evening where individuals and families can inquire with some fluent speakers of community – about an indian name, family names etc.
Have dialogue and understanding behind traditional name giving. Community is invited to come listen and ask questions with fluent speakers.

*Location change* Name Giving Information Sessions with Fluent Speakers
2026-03-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Location change for Name Giving Information Sessions with Fluent Speakers
March 12th at Head of the Lake Hall
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00 light refreshments provided.
Way’ Members, please be advised that the location for tonight’s March 12th Name Giving information session has changed. Tonight’s event will be held at Head of the Lake Hall.
Registration: https://forms.gle/SVTE5Umcd8d8Tv6q9
This will be an open dialogue evening where individuals and families can inquire with some fluent speakers of community – about an indian name, family names etc.
Have dialogue and understanding behind traditional name giving. Community is invited to come listen and ask questions with fluent speakers.

Youth Sewing Workshop with Dina
2026-03-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Language and Culture Boardroom, 16 Bonneau Road, Vernon
Youth Sewing Workshop with Dina
Way’ Members, the March 16th Sewing workshop today is cancelled due to a power outage. Other workshops and Youth events are planned to continue as normal.
March 16th & 17th, 10am – 3pm at the Language and Culture Boardroom (16 Bonneau Rd)
Register here:
https://forms.gle/GhnJ7eYXy7L19JuA6
Open to youth ages 13-19
Language & Culture will be hosting a youth sewing workshop. Youth are invited to come learn how to sew.
For more information contact:
LCCordinator@okanagan.org

Beaded Grad Cap Workshop
2026-03-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Language and Culture Boardroom, 16 Bonneau Road, Vernon
Beaded Grad Cap Workshop
March 18th, 11am – 3pm
March 19th, 10am – 3pm
March 20th, 10am – 3pm
Language and Culture Boardroom (16 Bonneau Rd)
Register here:
https://forms.gle/6DJD2svQuxaHSM6t9
10 spots available
Open to youth ages 13-19

Youth (ages 13-19) are invited to come learn how to bead a grad cap.
Un-experienced beaders welcomed to join.
Lunch will be provided
For more information contact:
LCCordinator@okanagan.org

Early Years Engagement Session
2026-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Early Years Engagement Session
March 24th at Head of the Lake Hall Dinner at 5pm with presentation to follow.
Way’ Members, the Education team is hosting their final early years engagement session at Head of the Lake Hall. The early years engagement sessions seek to better understand our communities strengths, challenges and needs in the field of supporting children and family.
There will be giftcard incentives for attendees and the chance to win a weekend stay at Spirit Ridge.

Hide Camp with Bernadette and Wendy
2026-03-25 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Language and Culture Boardroom, 16 Bonneau Road, Vernon
Hide Camp with Bernadette and Wendy
March 25th – 27th
Language and Culture Boardroom (16 Bonneau Rd)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Register here: https://forms.gle/EZeY4QvwHdkwJd8L6
Youth must attend all days to make their own moccasins.
Open to OKIB youth ages 13-19.

Youth will be brought through the whole process of scraping, tanning, stretching and smoking a hide to make their own moccasins.
Lunch will be provided.

*POSTPONED* OKIB Syilx Protocol Gathering
2026-04-08 16:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
*POSTPONED* OKIB syilx protocol gathering
Way’ Members, out of respect for the family, the April 8th OKIB syilx protocol gathering event is being postponed. A new date will be scheduled in the future so please keep an eye out.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

April Monthly Education Parents Forum Night
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət Cultural Immersion School, 11555 Westside Road
Education Parents Forum Night
Way’ Members, The Education Parents Forum Night will be held on Wednesday April 15th at the Cultural Immersion School (11555 Westside Road)
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/kYRCvAVwsZ
Agenda
530-6:00pm – Dinner
6:00-7:00pm – PSE Application/ Parent Retreat/ OKIB High School Interest
7:00 -7:30pm – Education Updates
If you have any questions, please contact our
Education Department
email: okibeducation@okanagan.org

April Parent Forum Night
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət Cultural Immersion School, 11555 Westside Road
April Parent Forum Night
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Cultural Immersion School – 5:30pm-7:30pm
Contact Lacey Gregoire-Gabriel 250-309-9771 or okibeducation@okanagan.org if you have any questions
Register here:
https://forms.office.com/r/Ln0fFUjCgS

OKIB syilx protocol gathering
2026-05-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB syilx protocol gathering
May 13th 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Dinner served at 5:00pm
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew5vgbzxsniZ8i8ZdR_ts6siRYbS1rKRoO80Y92o_1GuLuSA/viewform
OKIB Language & Culture Program invites Community & Nation members for an evening discussion around syilx protocols.
Participants are invited to bring questions to ask fluent speakers & knowledge keepers
For more information please contact: languageadmin2@okanagan.org

May Monthly Education Parents Forum
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
May Monthly Education Parents Forum
Wednesday May 20, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Head of the Lake Hall

Please join us for our Monthly Education Parent Forum Night.
If you would like to sign up for a grocery gift card please register by May 15.
May 2026 Parent Forum Night – Fill out form

If you have any questions please not hesitate to contact our department.

SAVE THE DATE - kn sqilxʷ sx̌lx̌ʕalt 2026
2026-06-21 00:00 - 23:59 | Komasket Park
SAVE THE DATE – kn sqilxʷ sx̌lx̌ʕalt 2026

Please join us as we come together to celebrate kn sqilxʷ sx̌lx̌ʕalt (National Indigenous Peoples Day).

June 21, 2026 Komasket Park

This will be a day of community, culture, and celebration.

More event details will be shared soon.

Vendors

If you are interested in attending as a vendor, please complete the vendor application form linked below. Our team will review submissions and follow up within the next few weeks to confirm attendance.
Please review the poster for additional event and vendor details.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/2SAUGSqeJr3QAMEN6
Call Out for Youth Workers
The Okanagan Indian Band Language & Culture Program is looking for Youth Workers to help support our annual kn sqilxʷ day celebration in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Youth workers will assist with activities and event support throughout the day.
Youth will be paid $18.25 per hour, based on the number of hours worked (up to a maximum of 7.5 hours).
If you are between the ages of 13–18 and interested in supporting this community celebration, please register using the form linked below. We will follow up within the next few weeks to confirm participation.
Please note that registration is first come, first served, and spaces may be limited.
If you have any questions, please contact the Language & Culture Program Admin, Gavin Muselle, at:
📧 languageadmin2@okanagan.org”

OKIB Graduation Dinner
2026-06-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Komasket Park
OKIB Graduation Dinner
June 24th, 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Komasket Park
Please RSVP by June 12th: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU744DwqA8Z_o1AoAYCcqE-i1BURFRYSTNJRDI5VjRVVFBSRkpNQjdHTU1ORC4u&route=shorturl

Please note that, due to tent capacity limitations, each graduate may bring up to five (5) guests. If space allows due to cancellations, we may be able to accommodate additional guests.
