Okanagan Indian Band

Early Years Engagement Session
2026-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.
