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SUMMARY:Moccasin Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Moccasin Bootcamp 2026 starts Friday\, January 30th \nJanuary 30th to March 27th\n5:00pm to 6:00pm with Brandy Griffin at Fearless Training Okanagan at 3105 28th street\, Vernon BC. \nWay’ Members\, the start date for Moccasin Bootcamp will actually be January 30th and not on January 23rd as previously advertised. \nJoin the weekly Moccasin Bootcamp for Strength and conditioning Training! \nFor more information contact Ruby Alexis: 250-542-7132
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/moccasin-bootcamp/2026-01-30/
CATEGORIES:external events
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SUMMARY:OKIB Moccasin Bootcamp 2026
DESCRIPTION:OKIB Moccasin Bootcamp 2026\n\n\nJanuary 23rd to March 27th\n\n\n5:00pm to 6:00pm with Brandy Griffin at Fearless Training Okanagan at 3105 28th street\, Vernon BC.\n\n\n\n\n\n10 Weeks on Fridays\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the weekly Moccasin Bootcamp for Strength and conditioning Training!\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information contact Ruby Alexis: 250-542-7132
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okib-moccasin-bootcamp-2026/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Fearless Training Gym Okanagan\, 3105 28th street\, Vernon
CATEGORIES:external events
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SUMMARY:OKIB Moccasin Bootcamp 2026
DESCRIPTION:OKIB Moccasin Bootcamp 2026\n\n\nJanuary 23rd to March 27th\n\n\n5:00pm to 6:00pm with Brandy Griffin at Fearless Training Okanagan at 3105 28th street\, Vernon BC.\n\n\n\n\n\n10 Weeks on Fridays\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the weekly Moccasin Bootcamp for Strength and conditioning Training!\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information contact Ruby Alexis: 250-542-7132
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okib-moccasin-bootcamp-2026/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Fearless Training Gym Okanagan\, 3105 28th street\, Vernon
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20260114T162458Z
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SUMMARY:*POSTPONED* Jan 2026 capti’kʷl: kʷəckʷəcstimʔ iʔ stəɬtaɬtet #2
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED: Jan 2026 capti’kʷl: kʷəckʷəcstimʔ iʔ stəɬtaɬtet #2\n\n\n\n\n\nWay’ Members\, the 2nd capti’kʷl: kʷəckʷəcstimʔ iʔ stəɬtaɬtet session has been postponed. ONA staff will be working on determining a new date for a 2nd session.\n\n\n\n\n\nLimlemt for your patience and understanding.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/jan-2026-captik%ca%b7l-k%ca%b7%c9%99ck%ca%b7%c9%99cstim%ca%94-i%ca%94-st%c9%99%c9%acta%c9%actet-2/
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251212T120000
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SUMMARY:BCAFN - Eliminating Sex Discrimination in the Indian Act Webinar
DESCRIPTION:BCAFN – Eliminating Sex Discrimination in the Indian Act Webinar  \nDecember 12th\, 9:00am – 12:00pm  \nRegister for the webinar here \nIn September 2025\, Indigenous Services Canada renewed the Collaborative Process on the Second-Generation Cut-Off and Section 10 Voting Thresholds (https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1706281094364/1706281216732) in preparation for consultation with First Nations. As a part of this effort\, the BCAFN and UBCIC are co-hosting this webinar entitled\, First Nation Citizenship / Membership: Eliminating Sex Discrimination in the Indian-Act on December 12\, 2025\, from 9:00 am – 12:00 p.m. All First Nations Chiefs\, leadership\, community members and impacted individuals are welcome to attend . \nThe purpose of the webinar is to promote awareness and understanding of ongoing sex discrimination in the Indian Act and support First Nation communities and impacted individuals to critically engage with issues like the second generation cut off which is having devastating impacts on First Nations. Harmony Johnson of Tla’amin First Nation will provide an overview of UBCIC and BCAFN resources on these issues\, which can be found on websites for BCAFN and UBCIC (https://www.bcafn.ca/membership-and-citizenship). \nThe goal is to ensure that First Nations communities and impacted individuals are fully supported in their participation in ISC’s upcoming consultation on the Second-Generation Cut-Off and Section 10 Voting Thresholds and to foster greater awareness and enhanced action within their communities.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/bcafn-eliminating-sex-discrimination-in-the-indian-act-webinar/
CATEGORIES:external events
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SUMMARY:Christmas Craft Fair 
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Craft Fair \nDecember 7th\, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Head of the Lake Hall \nEntry is $2 \nConcession available \nDoor prizes and 50/50 Draw \nCraft Vendors welcome\, $10 dollars per table plus door prize donation. $5 per additional table \nFor more information contact Sherry Louis at louis_sherry@hotmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/christmas-craft-fair/
CATEGORIES:external events
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CREATED:20251017T214742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T214804Z
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SUMMARY:n̓xaʔcín̓ (Elder) Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:n̓xaʔcín̓ (Elder) Luncheon\n\n\nDATE: November 5\, 2025\n\n\nTIME: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm\n\n\nLOCATION: LSIB Gymnasium\, 1420 BC-3\, Cawston\, BC\n\n\nCONTACT: Julianne Brewer\, Communications Coordinator at jbrewer@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 122\n\n\n\n\n\nCalling all Syilx Elders to join us for a Fall luncheon where we can visit\, laugh\, and share stories! The November 5th elders luncheon will feature music\, bingo\, and door prizes!Open to Syilx Nation elders.DISCLAIMERS:1. Where food is provided at ONA events\, we will always try to include a vegetarian option and gluten free option\, however\, given that we do not control all cooking environments\, we cannot make any guarantees.2. We will try to ensure that all event locations are accessible\, however\, given the wide variety of locations and spaces ONA events are held at\, we cannot make any guarantees.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can find the link for registration here \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/8258/
CATEGORIES:external events
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SUMMARY:Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! SALMON WARRIORS FALL GATHERING OCT. 15-19\, 2025 \n  \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Mon. Sept. 15\, 2025\nEVENT DATES: 3pm Wed. Oct. 15 to 12pm Sun. Oct. 19\, 2025\nLOCATION: Penticton\, BC; Okanagan River (near Oliver\, BC) \n  \nThe Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025 is open to Syilx Okanagan\, Ktunaxa\, and Secwépemc young adults ages 19-29 yrs. New and returning Salmon Warriors are encouraged to apply. Dams have blocked our salmon from returning to the upper Columbia River for over 86 years; the salmon need their people. Join other young adults from our three Nations to learn and connect with one another\, the water and the land about what it will take to bring our salmon home. \n  \nWhat to Expect: This year’s Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering will be hosted in Penticton\, BC. We’ll be getting hands-on experience in the Okanagan River near Oliver\, and at the Okanagan Nation Alliance’s kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Fish Hatchery\, at Penticton Indian Band. The first day on Wednesday is check in\, opening and dinner. The next day is team building and cultural activities. The third and fourth days are spent assisting the ONA Fisheries Team with the annual salmon broodstock collection at the river and the hatchery. The final day will be breakfast\, closing and check out. Full attendance and participation is required throughout. \nCheck out this short video from last year’s Salmon Warriors Gathering \nhttps://vimeo.com/1040549801?share=copy#t=0 \nSupport: Transportation support\, food\, accommodation\, and honorariums\, will be provided to applicants who are accepted and participate in the Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025. Boots and waders will be provided. Prepare to dress warmly. \n  \nFILL OUT AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AT THIS LINK BY SEPT. 15\, 2025 \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0BUrUqtMF-44sKZiDhrTeUpYqwNCoWtnMKXJUqOdj4DCr_g/viewform?usp=header \n  \nFor more info\, please contact your Nation’s Bringing the Salmon Home Outreach & Engagement Organizer \n  \nSyilx Okanagan: Billie Jean Gabriel – billiejeangabriel@outlook.com \nSecwépemc: Valerie Michel – crt@shuswapnation.org \nKtunaxa: Clifford Dorion – Clifford.dorion@ktunaxa.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/salmon-warriors-fall-gathering/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Penticton
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T235959
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SUMMARY:Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! SALMON WARRIORS FALL GATHERING OCT. 15-19\, 2025 \n  \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Mon. Sept. 15\, 2025\nEVENT DATES: 3pm Wed. Oct. 15 to 12pm Sun. Oct. 19\, 2025\nLOCATION: Penticton\, BC; Okanagan River (near Oliver\, BC) \n  \nThe Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025 is open to Syilx Okanagan\, Ktunaxa\, and Secwépemc young adults ages 19-29 yrs. New and returning Salmon Warriors are encouraged to apply. Dams have blocked our salmon from returning to the upper Columbia River for over 86 years; the salmon need their people. Join other young adults from our three Nations to learn and connect with one another\, the water and the land about what it will take to bring our salmon home. \n  \nWhat to Expect: This year’s Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering will be hosted in Penticton\, BC. We’ll be getting hands-on experience in the Okanagan River near Oliver\, and at the Okanagan Nation Alliance’s kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Fish Hatchery\, at Penticton Indian Band. The first day on Wednesday is check in\, opening and dinner. The next day is team building and cultural activities. The third and fourth days are spent assisting the ONA Fisheries Team with the annual salmon broodstock collection at the river and the hatchery. The final day will be breakfast\, closing and check out. Full attendance and participation is required throughout. \nCheck out this short video from last year’s Salmon Warriors Gathering \nhttps://vimeo.com/1040549801?share=copy#t=0 \nSupport: Transportation support\, food\, accommodation\, and honorariums\, will be provided to applicants who are accepted and participate in the Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025. Boots and waders will be provided. Prepare to dress warmly. \n  \nFILL OUT AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AT THIS LINK BY SEPT. 15\, 2025 \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0BUrUqtMF-44sKZiDhrTeUpYqwNCoWtnMKXJUqOdj4DCr_g/viewform?usp=header \n  \nFor more info\, please contact your Nation’s Bringing the Salmon Home Outreach & Engagement Organizer \n  \nSyilx Okanagan: Billie Jean Gabriel – billiejeangabriel@outlook.com \nSecwépemc: Valerie Michel – crt@shuswapnation.org \nKtunaxa: Clifford Dorion – Clifford.dorion@ktunaxa.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/salmon-warriors-fall-gathering/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Penticton
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T235959
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
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SUMMARY:Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! SALMON WARRIORS FALL GATHERING OCT. 15-19\, 2025 \n  \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Mon. Sept. 15\, 2025\nEVENT DATES: 3pm Wed. Oct. 15 to 12pm Sun. Oct. 19\, 2025\nLOCATION: Penticton\, BC; Okanagan River (near Oliver\, BC) \n  \nThe Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025 is open to Syilx Okanagan\, Ktunaxa\, and Secwépemc young adults ages 19-29 yrs. New and returning Salmon Warriors are encouraged to apply. Dams have blocked our salmon from returning to the upper Columbia River for over 86 years; the salmon need their people. Join other young adults from our three Nations to learn and connect with one another\, the water and the land about what it will take to bring our salmon home. \n  \nWhat to Expect: This year’s Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering will be hosted in Penticton\, BC. We’ll be getting hands-on experience in the Okanagan River near Oliver\, and at the Okanagan Nation Alliance’s kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Fish Hatchery\, at Penticton Indian Band. The first day on Wednesday is check in\, opening and dinner. The next day is team building and cultural activities. The third and fourth days are spent assisting the ONA Fisheries Team with the annual salmon broodstock collection at the river and the hatchery. The final day will be breakfast\, closing and check out. Full attendance and participation is required throughout. \nCheck out this short video from last year’s Salmon Warriors Gathering \nhttps://vimeo.com/1040549801?share=copy#t=0 \nSupport: Transportation support\, food\, accommodation\, and honorariums\, will be provided to applicants who are accepted and participate in the Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025. Boots and waders will be provided. Prepare to dress warmly. \n  \nFILL OUT AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AT THIS LINK BY SEPT. 15\, 2025 \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0BUrUqtMF-44sKZiDhrTeUpYqwNCoWtnMKXJUqOdj4DCr_g/viewform?usp=header \n  \nFor more info\, please contact your Nation’s Bringing the Salmon Home Outreach & Engagement Organizer \n  \nSyilx Okanagan: Billie Jean Gabriel – billiejeangabriel@outlook.com \nSecwépemc: Valerie Michel – crt@shuswapnation.org \nKtunaxa: Clifford Dorion – Clifford.dorion@ktunaxa.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/salmon-warriors-fall-gathering/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Penticton
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T235959
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250724T184540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T184540Z
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SUMMARY:Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! SALMON WARRIORS FALL GATHERING OCT. 15-19\, 2025 \n  \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Mon. Sept. 15\, 2025\nEVENT DATES: 3pm Wed. Oct. 15 to 12pm Sun. Oct. 19\, 2025\nLOCATION: Penticton\, BC; Okanagan River (near Oliver\, BC) \n  \nThe Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025 is open to Syilx Okanagan\, Ktunaxa\, and Secwépemc young adults ages 19-29 yrs. New and returning Salmon Warriors are encouraged to apply. Dams have blocked our salmon from returning to the upper Columbia River for over 86 years; the salmon need their people. Join other young adults from our three Nations to learn and connect with one another\, the water and the land about what it will take to bring our salmon home. \n  \nWhat to Expect: This year’s Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering will be hosted in Penticton\, BC. We’ll be getting hands-on experience in the Okanagan River near Oliver\, and at the Okanagan Nation Alliance’s kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Fish Hatchery\, at Penticton Indian Band. The first day on Wednesday is check in\, opening and dinner. The next day is team building and cultural activities. The third and fourth days are spent assisting the ONA Fisheries Team with the annual salmon broodstock collection at the river and the hatchery. The final day will be breakfast\, closing and check out. Full attendance and participation is required throughout. \nCheck out this short video from last year’s Salmon Warriors Gathering \nhttps://vimeo.com/1040549801?share=copy#t=0 \nSupport: Transportation support\, food\, accommodation\, and honorariums\, will be provided to applicants who are accepted and participate in the Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025. Boots and waders will be provided. Prepare to dress warmly. \n  \nFILL OUT AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AT THIS LINK BY SEPT. 15\, 2025 \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0BUrUqtMF-44sKZiDhrTeUpYqwNCoWtnMKXJUqOdj4DCr_g/viewform?usp=header \n  \nFor more info\, please contact your Nation’s Bringing the Salmon Home Outreach & Engagement Organizer \n  \nSyilx Okanagan: Billie Jean Gabriel – billiejeangabriel@outlook.com \nSecwépemc: Valerie Michel – crt@shuswapnation.org \nKtunaxa: Clifford Dorion – Clifford.dorion@ktunaxa.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/salmon-warriors-fall-gathering/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Penticton
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250724T184540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T184540Z
UID:10002948-1760486400-1760572799@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:APPLY NOW! SALMON WARRIORS FALL GATHERING OCT. 15-19\, 2025 \n  \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Mon. Sept. 15\, 2025\nEVENT DATES: 3pm Wed. Oct. 15 to 12pm Sun. Oct. 19\, 2025\nLOCATION: Penticton\, BC; Okanagan River (near Oliver\, BC) \n  \nThe Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025 is open to Syilx Okanagan\, Ktunaxa\, and Secwépemc young adults ages 19-29 yrs. New and returning Salmon Warriors are encouraged to apply. Dams have blocked our salmon from returning to the upper Columbia River for over 86 years; the salmon need their people. Join other young adults from our three Nations to learn and connect with one another\, the water and the land about what it will take to bring our salmon home. \n  \nWhat to Expect: This year’s Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering will be hosted in Penticton\, BC. We’ll be getting hands-on experience in the Okanagan River near Oliver\, and at the Okanagan Nation Alliance’s kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Fish Hatchery\, at Penticton Indian Band. The first day on Wednesday is check in\, opening and dinner. The next day is team building and cultural activities. The third and fourth days are spent assisting the ONA Fisheries Team with the annual salmon broodstock collection at the river and the hatchery. The final day will be breakfast\, closing and check out. Full attendance and participation is required throughout. \nCheck out this short video from last year’s Salmon Warriors Gathering \nhttps://vimeo.com/1040549801?share=copy#t=0 \nSupport: Transportation support\, food\, accommodation\, and honorariums\, will be provided to applicants who are accepted and participate in the Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025. Boots and waders will be provided. Prepare to dress warmly. \n  \nFILL OUT AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AT THIS LINK BY SEPT. 15\, 2025 \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0BUrUqtMF-44sKZiDhrTeUpYqwNCoWtnMKXJUqOdj4DCr_g/viewform?usp=header \n  \nFor more info\, please contact your Nation’s Bringing the Salmon Home Outreach & Engagement Organizer \n  \nSyilx Okanagan: Billie Jean Gabriel – billiejeangabriel@outlook.com \nSecwépemc: Valerie Michel – crt@shuswapnation.org \nKtunaxa: Clifford Dorion – Clifford.dorion@ktunaxa.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/salmon-warriors-fall-gathering/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Penticton
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250610T170910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T170910Z
UID:10002916-1753347600-1753372800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Annual General Assembly & Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Assembly & Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering\nDATE: July 23-24\, 2025 \nTIME: 9 am – 4 pm \nLOCATION: Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) \nCONTACT: Raven Mikuletic at rmikuletic@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 121 \n  \nThe Annual General Assembly takes place each year\, along with the Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering.  The event brings together the Syilx Okanagan Nation to celebrate our accomplishments and provide an opportunity for Nation members to come together.  The AGA is hosted by each of the Syilx Okanagan communities on a rotating basis. The 2025 AGA and YLG will be hosted by the Upper Nicola Band. \n  \nAccommodations  \nSpecial rates have been secured at the following hotels: \n\nBest Western Plus Merritt Hotel | 3969 Crawford Ave. Merritt BC V1K 0A4 | 250.378.0700\n\n*Book through the link above. Special rate available until July 10\, 2025. \n\nComfort Inn & Suites Merritt | 3713 Dewolf Way\, Merritt\, BC\, V1K 1A3 | 250.315.0237\n\n*Call the hotel and mention the event name “AGA Okanagan Nation Alliance”. Special rate available until July 1\, 2025. \n  \nRegistration coming very soon\, please stay tuned to our Facebook page and website to join us!
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/annual-general-assembly-syilx-youth-leadership-gathering/2025-07-24/
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250414T170316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T170316Z
UID:10002862-1753344000-1753376400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:ONA Annual General Meeting and Syilx Youth Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:ONA Annual General Meeting and Syilx Youth Leadership Conference \n\n \n\n\nJuly 23rd and 24th at Upper Nicola Band \n\n\n \n\n\nThe Annual General Assembly takes place each year\, along with the Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering.  The event brings together the Syilx Okanagan Nation to celebrate our accomplishments and provide an opportunity for Nation members to come together.  The AGA is hosted by each of the Syilx Okanagan communities on a rotating basis.\n\n\n \n\n\nRegistration links for the events will be available soon on the ONA’s site: https://syilx.org/events/annual-general-assembly/\n\n\n \n\n\nFor More Info on AGA:\n\n\nRaven Mikuletic\n\n\nrmikuletic@syilx.org\n\n\n250-707-0095 ext. 121\n\n\n \n\n\nFor More Info on SYLG:\n\n\nHailey Wright\n\n\nhaileyW@syilx.org\n\n\n250-707-0095 ext. 233
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/ona-annual-general-meeting-and-syilx-youth-leadership-conference/2025-07-24/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250610T170910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T170910Z
UID:10002915-1753261200-1753286400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Annual General Assembly & Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Assembly & Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering\nDATE: July 23-24\, 2025 \nTIME: 9 am – 4 pm \nLOCATION: Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) \nCONTACT: Raven Mikuletic at rmikuletic@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 121 \n  \nThe Annual General Assembly takes place each year\, along with the Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering.  The event brings together the Syilx Okanagan Nation to celebrate our accomplishments and provide an opportunity for Nation members to come together.  The AGA is hosted by each of the Syilx Okanagan communities on a rotating basis. The 2025 AGA and YLG will be hosted by the Upper Nicola Band. \n  \nAccommodations  \nSpecial rates have been secured at the following hotels: \n\nBest Western Plus Merritt Hotel | 3969 Crawford Ave. Merritt BC V1K 0A4 | 250.378.0700\n\n*Book through the link above. Special rate available until July 10\, 2025. \n\nComfort Inn & Suites Merritt | 3713 Dewolf Way\, Merritt\, BC\, V1K 1A3 | 250.315.0237\n\n*Call the hotel and mention the event name “AGA Okanagan Nation Alliance”. Special rate available until July 1\, 2025. \n  \nRegistration coming very soon\, please stay tuned to our Facebook page and website to join us!
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/annual-general-assembly-syilx-youth-leadership-gathering/2025-07-23/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250414T170316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T170316Z
UID:10002861-1753257600-1753290000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:ONA Annual General Meeting and Syilx Youth Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:ONA Annual General Meeting and Syilx Youth Leadership Conference \n\n \n\n\nJuly 23rd and 24th at Upper Nicola Band \n\n\n \n\n\nThe Annual General Assembly takes place each year\, along with the Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering.  The event brings together the Syilx Okanagan Nation to celebrate our accomplishments and provide an opportunity for Nation members to come together.  The AGA is hosted by each of the Syilx Okanagan communities on a rotating basis.\n\n\n \n\n\nRegistration links for the events will be available soon on the ONA’s site: https://syilx.org/events/annual-general-assembly/\n\n\n \n\n\nFor More Info on AGA:\n\n\nRaven Mikuletic\n\n\nrmikuletic@syilx.org\n\n\n250-707-0095 ext. 121\n\n\n \n\n\nFor More Info on SYLG:\n\n\nHailey Wright\n\n\nhaileyW@syilx.org\n\n\n250-707-0095 ext. 233
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/ona-annual-general-meeting-and-syilx-youth-leadership-conference/2025-07-23/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250722T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250722T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250718T210952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T210952Z
UID:10002947-1753203600-1753209000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Komasket Pow wow Loonie Auction
DESCRIPTION:Komasket Pow wow Loonie Auction \nJuly 22nd @ Head of the Lake Hall \nDinner served at 5:00pm\, auction at 6:00pm. Donations accepted for the raffle.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/komasket-pow-wow-loonie-auction/
LOCATION:Head of the Lake Hall\, 118 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250610T164004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T164004Z
UID:10002914-1750935600-1750939200@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Calling our ntytyix Home
DESCRIPTION:Calling our ntytyix Home\n\nDATE: June 20-26\, 2025\n\n\nTIME: 11:00 am\n\n\nLOCATION: Varies\n\n\nCONTACT: Mikkeila Ridsdale at mridsdale@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 127\n\n\n\nWe honour our ancestors with this annual ceremony in which we gather in five separate locations along the Columbia River to help pray for the return of the salmon\, two on the United States side and three on the Canadian side. This five-day event starts at Kettle Falls\, Washington which is organized by the Inchelium Language House Association and then takes place in Castlegar\, Revelstoke\, and at McIntyre Dam in BC and Enloe Dam in Washington on successive dates. These locations were chosen for their traditional location our people used to gather at to fish. Both these days start by gathering along the banks of the river to pray for the return of the fish. Everyone is welcome to attend\, so please bring your drum and help us pray for the return of the salmon. Registration is not needed.\n\n\n\nFor more information and Google Map links to each location\, please visit: https://syilx.org/events/salmon-calling-ceremony/
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/calling-our-ntytyix-home/2025-06-26/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250610T164004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T164004Z
UID:10002913-1750849200-1750852800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Calling our ntytyix Home
DESCRIPTION:Calling our ntytyix Home\n\nDATE: June 20-26\, 2025\n\n\nTIME: 11:00 am\n\n\nLOCATION: Varies\n\n\nCONTACT: Mikkeila Ridsdale at mridsdale@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 127\n\n\n\nWe honour our ancestors with this annual ceremony in which we gather in five separate locations along the Columbia River to help pray for the return of the salmon\, two on the United States side and three on the Canadian side. This five-day event starts at Kettle Falls\, Washington which is organized by the Inchelium Language House Association and then takes place in Castlegar\, Revelstoke\, and at McIntyre Dam in BC and Enloe Dam in Washington on successive dates. These locations were chosen for their traditional location our people used to gather at to fish. Both these days start by gathering along the banks of the river to pray for the return of the fish. Everyone is welcome to attend\, so please bring your drum and help us pray for the return of the salmon. Registration is not needed.\n\n\n\nFor more information and Google Map links to each location\, please visit: https://syilx.org/events/salmon-calling-ceremony/
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/calling-our-ntytyix-home/2025-06-25/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250610T164004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T164004Z
UID:10002912-1750762800-1750766400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Calling our ntytyix Home
DESCRIPTION:Calling our ntytyix Home\n\nDATE: June 20-26\, 2025\n\n\nTIME: 11:00 am\n\n\nLOCATION: Varies\n\n\nCONTACT: Mikkeila Ridsdale at mridsdale@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 127\n\n\n\nWe honour our ancestors with this annual ceremony in which we gather in five separate locations along the Columbia River to help pray for the return of the salmon\, two on the United States side and three on the Canadian side. This five-day event starts at Kettle Falls\, Washington which is organized by the Inchelium Language House Association and then takes place in Castlegar\, Revelstoke\, and at McIntyre Dam in BC and Enloe Dam in Washington on successive dates. These locations were chosen for their traditional location our people used to gather at to fish. Both these days start by gathering along the banks of the river to pray for the return of the fish. Everyone is welcome to attend\, so please bring your drum and help us pray for the return of the salmon. Registration is not needed.\n\n\n\nFor more information and Google Map links to each location\, please visit: https://syilx.org/events/salmon-calling-ceremony/
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/calling-our-ntytyix-home/2025-06-24/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250610T164004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T164004Z
UID:10002911-1750687200-1750690800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Calling our ntytyix Home
DESCRIPTION:Calling our ntytyix Home\n\nDATE: June 20-26\, 2025\n\n\nTIME: 11:00 am\n\n\nLOCATION: Varies\n\n\nCONTACT: Mikkeila Ridsdale at mridsdale@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 127\n\n\n\nWe honour our ancestors with this annual ceremony in which we gather in five separate locations along the Columbia River to help pray for the return of the salmon\, two on the United States side and three on the Canadian side. This five-day event starts at Kettle Falls\, Washington which is organized by the Inchelium Language House Association and then takes place in Castlegar\, Revelstoke\, and at McIntyre Dam in BC and Enloe Dam in Washington on successive dates. These locations were chosen for their traditional location our people used to gather at to fish. Both these days start by gathering along the banks of the river to pray for the return of the fish. Everyone is welcome to attend\, so please bring your drum and help us pray for the return of the salmon. Registration is not needed.\n\n\n\nFor more information and Google Map links to each location\, please visit: https://syilx.org/events/salmon-calling-ceremony/
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/calling-our-ntytyix-home/2025-06-23/2/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250610T164004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T164004Z
UID:10002910-1750676400-1750680000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Calling our ntytyix Home
DESCRIPTION:Calling our ntytyix Home\n\nDATE: June 20-26\, 2025\n\n\nTIME: 11:00 am\n\n\nLOCATION: Varies\n\n\nCONTACT: Mikkeila Ridsdale at mridsdale@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 127\n\n\n\nWe honour our ancestors with this annual ceremony in which we gather in five separate locations along the Columbia River to help pray for the return of the salmon\, two on the United States side and three on the Canadian side. This five-day event starts at Kettle Falls\, Washington which is organized by the Inchelium Language House Association and then takes place in Castlegar\, Revelstoke\, and at McIntyre Dam in BC and Enloe Dam in Washington on successive dates. These locations were chosen for their traditional location our people used to gather at to fish. Both these days start by gathering along the banks of the river to pray for the return of the fish. Everyone is welcome to attend\, so please bring your drum and help us pray for the return of the salmon. Registration is not needed.\n\n\n\nFor more information and Google Map links to each location\, please visit: https://syilx.org/events/salmon-calling-ceremony/
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/calling-our-ntytyix-home/2025-06-23/1/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250610T164004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T164004Z
UID:10002909-1750417200-1750420800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Calling our ntytyix Home
DESCRIPTION:Calling our ntytyix Home\n\nDATE: June 20-26\, 2025\n\n\nTIME: 11:00 am\n\n\nLOCATION: Varies\n\n\nCONTACT: Mikkeila Ridsdale at mridsdale@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 127\n\n\n\nWe honour our ancestors with this annual ceremony in which we gather in five separate locations along the Columbia River to help pray for the return of the salmon\, two on the United States side and three on the Canadian side. This five-day event starts at Kettle Falls\, Washington which is organized by the Inchelium Language House Association and then takes place in Castlegar\, Revelstoke\, and at McIntyre Dam in BC and Enloe Dam in Washington on successive dates. These locations were chosen for their traditional location our people used to gather at to fish. Both these days start by gathering along the banks of the river to pray for the return of the fish. Everyone is welcome to attend\, so please bring your drum and help us pray for the return of the salmon. Registration is not needed.\n\n\n\nFor more information and Google Map links to each location\, please visit: https://syilx.org/events/salmon-calling-ceremony/
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/calling-our-ntytyix-home/2025-06-20/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250508T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T203747Z
UID:10002881-1750154400-1750158000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Chinook Salmon fry release ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:Chinook Salmon fry release ceremonies \n\n \n\n\nThe Syilx Nation invites you to join us to give prayers for the release of Chinook Salmon fry throughout the Syilx Okanagan Territory!\n\n\n \n\n\nSpallumcheen River\n\n\nMay 15\, 2025 – 11:00 am\n\n\nCherryville Recreation Site\n\n\n \n\n\nsx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ\, Okanagan Falls\n\n\nMay 20\, 2025 – 10:00 am\n\n\nsx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (OK Falls) Provincial Park\n\n\n \n\n\nSalmon River\n\n\nJune 17\, 2025 – 10:00 am\n\n\nTim’s By The River Campsite\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nFor more information contact:\n\n\nEvent Planner\n\n\nevents@syilx.org or 250 707 0095 www.okanagannation.com
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/chinook-salmon-fry-release-ceremonies/2025-06-17/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250430T151436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T151436Z
UID:10002872-1747821600-1747843200@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:nsyilxcen language career fair
DESCRIPTION:nsyilxcen language career fair \nMay 21st 10:00am to 4:00pm\nEn’owkin Center – 154 En’owkin Trail\nPenticton\, BC \nFor more information please contact Michael Conlin: 250-718-0874 or nsylcommunications@enowkincentre.ca
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/nsyilxcen-language-career-fair/
LOCATION:Enowkin Center\, 154 En’owkin Trail Penticton\, BC
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250508T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T203747Z
UID:10002880-1747735200-1747738800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Chinook Salmon fry release ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:Chinook Salmon fry release ceremonies \n\n \n\n\nThe Syilx Nation invites you to join us to give prayers for the release of Chinook Salmon fry throughout the Syilx Okanagan Territory!\n\n\n \n\n\nSpallumcheen River\n\n\nMay 15\, 2025 – 11:00 am\n\n\nCherryville Recreation Site\n\n\n \n\n\nsx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ\, Okanagan Falls\n\n\nMay 20\, 2025 – 10:00 am\n\n\nsx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (OK Falls) Provincial Park\n\n\n \n\n\nSalmon River\n\n\nJune 17\, 2025 – 10:00 am\n\n\nTim’s By The River Campsite\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nFor more information contact:\n\n\nEvent Planner\n\n\nevents@syilx.org or 250 707 0095 www.okanagannation.com
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/chinook-salmon-fry-release-ceremonies/2025-05-20/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250508T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T203747Z
UID:10002879-1747306800-1747310400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Chinook Salmon fry release ceremonies
DESCRIPTION:Chinook Salmon fry release ceremonies \n\n \n\n\nThe Syilx Nation invites you to join us to give prayers for the release of Chinook Salmon fry throughout the Syilx Okanagan Territory!\n\n\n \n\n\nSpallumcheen River\n\n\nMay 15\, 2025 – 11:00 am\n\n\nCherryville Recreation Site\n\n\n \n\n\nsx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ\, Okanagan Falls\n\n\nMay 20\, 2025 – 10:00 am\n\n\nsx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (OK Falls) Provincial Park\n\n\n \n\n\nSalmon River\n\n\nJune 17\, 2025 – 10:00 am\n\n\nTim’s By The River Campsite\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nFor more information contact:\n\n\nEvent Planner\n\n\nevents@syilx.org or 250 707 0095 www.okanagannation.com
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/chinook-salmon-fry-release-ceremonies/2025-05-15/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250207T180540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T180540Z
UID:10002427-1744110000-1744113600@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:OKIB Flag Raising Ceremony 
DESCRIPTION:OKIB Flag Raising Ceremony \nApril 8th 11:00am – 12:00pm \nOkanagan Landing Elementary  (7322 Grant Rd\, Vernon BC V1H1G6\, Canada)
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okib-flag-raising-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T183000
DTSTAMP:20260603T205309
CREATED:20250311T213204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T213204Z
UID:10002461-1743611400-1743618600@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Business-to-Business Forum with Fortis BC
DESCRIPTION:Business-to-Business Forum with Fortis BC\n\nDATE: April 2\, 2025\n\n\nTIME: 5:00 pm\n\n\nLOCATION: WFN Multi Purpose Room\, Westbank\n\n\nCONTACT: Raf De Guevara\, Community and Business Liaison at rdeguevara@syilx.org or 250.681.2357\n\n\nThe Okanagan Nation Alliance\, in collaboration with FortisBC\, is organizing a business engagement event specifically for Syilx-led entrepreneurs and business owners. This event aims to provide insights into FortisBC’s procurement and contracting processes while fostering direct networking opportunities between local Syilx contractors and FortisBC staff.\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\nSyilx Nation Member-owned businesses\, Syilx entrepreneurs\, and/or Syilx members interested in career opportunities.\n\n\nPlease RVSP no later than March 26th via Registration Form or Email (Sami): indigenous.initiatives@fortisbc.com or (Raf): rdeguevara@syilx.org\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/ffuHopUC59HTmumg6
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/business-to-business-forum-with-fortis-bc/
CATEGORIES:external events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T190000
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SUMMARY:Columbia River Treaty Negotiations Pause Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Columbia River Treaty Negotiations Pause Information Session  \nOn Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025\, Adrian Dix\, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions\, and Minister responsible for the Columbia River Treaty\, will host a virtual information session to provide an update about the status of the Columbia River Treaty modernization process and answer questions in light of new developments from the U.S. \nThe U.S. has paused negotiations with Canada on an amended Columbia River Treaty. The U.S. administration said it is conducting a broad review of its international engagement. \nDix will be joined by Brittny Anderson\, MLA for Kootenay Central\, and Steve Morissette\, MLA for Kootenay Monashee. B.C.’s lead on the Canadian Columbia River Treaty negotiation delegation will also be on hand to answer questions. \nThe session will take place from 6-7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Zoom and a recording will be available afterward. Questions can be sent in advance by Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025\, to columbiarivertreaty@gov.bc.ca. \nTo register for the March 25 Zoom session\, visit: https://ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7sv70tIIRJWK1LCD51Mrig \nMaterials\, recordings\, survey and guidelines for written feedback about the AIP can be found on the B.C. Columbia River Treaty website: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty/agreement-in-principle/ \nTo keep up with the latest Columbia River Treaty news\, subscribe to the newsletter at https://engage.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty/sign-up/ or follow the Columbia River Treaty on Facebook (@ColumbiaRiverTreaty).
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/columbia-river-treaty-negotiations-pause-information-session/
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