OKIB Syilx Hockey School
2025-07-28 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)
OKIB Syilx Hockey School

July 28th – August 1st

OKIB is thrilled to launch the long-awaited OKIB Syilx Hockey School! This camp is open to all members of the Okanagan Nation! Taking place from Monday July 28th to Friday August 1st, this camp will feature both on and off ice skill development for ages U7 to U15 in a safe, fun, and uniquely Indigenous environment. Available FREE to OKIB Members and for a very affordable $350 for non-OKIB Syilx players ($200 for U7). See the attached slides for more information on daily schedules and features of the OKIB Syilx Hockey School. Register now as spots are filling quick!

Registration:

https://forms.office.com/r/8yR36E6ejg

Program details and schedule

Mamas for Mamas Kelowna visit
2025-07-28 13:00 - 16:00
Mamas for Mamas Kelowna visit

*DATE CHANGE: visit will now be happening July 28th at 1pm*

pick up (and drop off) at the Bluebird building at 11am, return by 4pm.

1911 Dayton St, Kelowna

Lunch will be included!

To sign up for this visit – Mamas for Mamas has informed us that any mom/new families, will be asked to go to the Mamas for Mamas-Kelowna Website.

On website go to Client Support, then click on seeking support.

Fill out the support application and submit.

Application link: https://www.mamasformamas.org/i-need-support/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLP10NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiMmRqNjhDQ3NTakVjaGhRAR76cFBN9sommmk7frQZceX9XKZMUdy0JZ95bSjOvIvQDd_sQGeDH_YxtcqHkg_aem_HXnYoZ55EfkOUDvv4ZUHqw

For more information please contact Rosalie to sign up for: rosalie.saddleman@okanagan.org

Free hearing screenings
2025-07-29 10:00 - 16:00 | OKIB Health Clinic
Free hearing screenings
July 29th 10am – 4pm @ OKIB Health building
Free $5 Tim Horton’s gift card after a completing a free hearing screening.
Limited spaces available!
To sign up please email: rosalie.saddleman@okanagan.org

OKIB Elders Program - Swim for Health
2024-11-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Vernon Rec Center
OKIB Elders Program – Swim for Health
11:00am – 12:30pm Tuesdays, October to December 17th, 2024 (Excluding Holidays) at the Vernon Recreation Centre

*You Must show your OKIB Status card*

Come out and enjoy a swim / sauna / steam room or hot tub
For more information please contact:
Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934

Food Bank Pop-up: Whiteman's Creek area
2025-08-21 13:30 - 14:30
Food Bank Pop-up: Whiteman’s Creek area
Whiteman’s Creek area near the mailboxes – August 21st @ 1:30ish pm

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting a food bank pop up series at different locations every Thursday. Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your food home!

The Food bank pop ups will be open until all the food has been handed out, first come first served basis!

Food Bank Pop-up: New Horizons building
2025-08-28 13:00 - 14:30 | New Horizons
Food Bank Pop-up: New Horizons building
New Horizon building – August 28th @ 1:00ish pm

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting a food bank pop up series at different locations every Thursday. Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your food home!

The Food bank pop ups will be open until all the food has been handed out, first come first served basis!

Food Share - August 29th at Round Lake Hall
2025-08-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Food Share – August 29th at Round Lake Hall
August 29th, 1-4pm or until supplies last.
Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a first come first served basis. All produce is grown within the Food Security Initiative at Sun
Valley Ranch.
Please bring your own bag or boxes to carry your food!

Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
2025-09-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
September 3rd 1pm – 4pm at the Komasket Park Kitchen
Hosted by the Food Security Initiative

Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a first
come first served basis. All produce is grown within
the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch
Please bring your own bags!

Food Bank Pop-up: Round Lake Hall
2025-09-04 10:30 - 23:30 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Food Bank Pop-up: Round Lake Hall
Round Lake Hall – September 4th @ 10:30ish am

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting a food bank pop up series at different locations every Thursday. Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your food home!

The Food bank pop ups will be open until all the food has been handed out, first come first served basis!

Food Share at the Bluebird building
2025-09-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Food Share at the Bluebird building
September 4th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm @ the Bluebird building

Hosted by the Food Security Initiative

Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a firstcome first served basis. All produce is grown withinthe Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch

Please bring your own bags!

Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
2025-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
September 10th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm @ Komasket Park kitchen
Hosted by the Food Security Initiative
Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a first
come first served basis. All produce is grown within
the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch
Please bring your own bags!

Food Bank Pop-up: Bluebird building
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Bluebird building
Food Bank Pop-up: Bluebird building
Bluebird building – September 11 @ 1:00ish pm

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting a food bank pop up series at different locations every Thursday. Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your food home!

The Food bank pop ups will be open until all the food has been handed out, first come first served basis!

Food Share at the Bluebird building
2025-09-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Food Share at the Bluebird building
September 11th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm @ the Bluebird building
Hosted by the Food Security Initiative
Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a first
come first served basis. All produce is grown within
the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch
Please bring your own bags!

OKIB Eye Care event
2025-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | OKIB Health Clinic
OKIB Eye Care event
Hosted by OKIB Health Department and London Drugs
Get a comprehensive eye exam, including diabetes retinal health, and 1 or 2 pairs of designer glasses all covered under your insurance
September 16th 8:15 to 5:00pm at the OKIB Primary Care Clinic (76 Head of the Lake Road)
September 17th 8:15 to 4:00pm at the OKIB Primary Care Clinic (76 Head of the Lake Road)

To book an appointment please contact Caley Krantz: (250) 241- 1491

Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
2025-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen

September 17th 1pm – 4pm at the Komasket Park Kitchen

Hosted by the Food Security Initiative

Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a firstcome first served basis. All produce is grown withinthe Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch

Please bring your own bags!

Food Share at Bluebird building
2025-09-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Food Share at Bluebird building

September 18th 1pm – 4pm at the Bluebird building

Hosted by the Food Security Initiative

Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a firstcome first served basis. All produce is grown withinthe Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley RanchPlease bring your own bags!

Information session for People with Disabilities Program with Indigenous Services Canada
2025-09-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Information session for People with Disabilities Program with Indigenous Services Canada scheduled for September 18th @ Head of the Lake Hall.
Members are invited to attend a meeting with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) along with Chief and Council. ISC will be visiting Head of the Lake Hall, September 18th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm to provide information on the Persons with Disability and Income Assistance programs.
*UPDATE* Members are also invited to attend the introduction from ISC and BCANDS (British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society) which will happen before dinner from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Dinner will be served from 5:30pm to 6:00pm with, question and answer section to follow.
Please forward your questions to the Social Development Lead, Cindy Brewer at sdlead@okanagan.org and the questions will be forwarded to the presenters.
Indigenous Services Canada Information Session Visit to OKIB
September 18th, 2025
4:00pm – 8:00pm
At Head of the Lake Hall
Zoom will also be available for Members who cannot attend in person:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82202187443?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 822 0218 7443
