Okanagan Indian Band

Youth Drum Nights
2026-01-26 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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

OKIB Artists Engagement
2026-02-04 17:00 - 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.

Sewing with Sue - Youth Workshop
2026-02-01 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

nsyilxcn Grammar Workshop Series
2026-02-24 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.

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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
