OKIB Elders Program - Swim for Health
2024-11-19 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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

Financial Literacy Course
2025-04-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Financial Literacy Course

April 8th 5:00pm – 6:30pm at Head of the Lake Hall

Vantage One Credit Union & the Pre-Employment Supports Program in partnership is hosting a presentation on Financial Literacy on Tuesday April 8, 2025, at the Head of the Lake Hall starting at 5:00 pm. We hope Membership and Community can attend the event and there will be door prizes as well for those who are in attendance.

April Community Shuttle
2025-04-02 10:00 - 14:30
April Community Shuttle

April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th

Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.

Shuttle will at these locations:

11:30 AM – Walmart

12:30 PM – Village Green Mall

1:30 PM – Superstore

Returns home at 2:30 PM

Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.

To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Tax Clinic with Gord Adam
2025-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Tax Clinic with Gord Adam

Thursdays March 13 to April 24 from 1pm – 2pm at the Social Development Boardroom
Way’ Members, Gord Adam will be hosting a tax clinic at the Social Development building to help Members file their taxes for 2024. These events will be open to all OKIB Members.
For Social Development clients: Please fill out this form and bring it with you to the clinic: Tax form
For Social Development clients who may want more information before the clinic or help filling out the form please contact: sdassist1@okanagan.org or contact Dierdre by phone: (250) 241-4730

Lets Bowl - OKIB Elders Program
2025-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
Lets Bowl – OKIB Elders Program
Last Friday of the Month – January 2025 – June 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm at Lincoln Lanes (3510 25 Ave, Vernon)
Please register with Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934
No charge!
Light snack included.

Career Decision Making Workshop
2025-05-07 10:00 - 15:00 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Career Decision Making Workshop
May 7th 10:00am to 3:00pm
at the Social Development department (76 Head of the Lake Road)
Lunch will be provided
Explore your strengths, interests and values to make informed career choices. The session covers tools for assessing skills, exploring various career paths and setting realistic goals. Participants will also learn strategies for overcoming uncertainty, evaluating opportunities and making decisions that align with their long-term professional aspirations. By the end, attendees will have a clearer direction and actionable steps for advancing in their careers.

For more information please contact:
pespnorth@okanagan.org
or
etcoordinator@okanagan.org
or
250 542-4328

May Community Shuttle
2025-05-07 10:00 - 15:00
May Community Shuttle

May 7th 14th 21st and 28th

Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.Shuttle will at these locations:11:30 AM – Walmart12:30 PM – Village Green Mall1:30 PM – SuperstoreReturns home at 2:30 PM
Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.
To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

OKIB Career Fair
2025-05-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Career Fair
New date: May 8th 9:00am to 2:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Way’ Members, the OKIB Career fair will be changing dates to May 8th.
Door prizes!
Bring your resume, explore your opportunities, training and education possibilities and talk to potential future employers.
Questions? Contact:
Glenda Louis
250-542-4328 extension 3004
or glenda.louis@okanagan.org

Sun Valley Ranch Open House
2025-05-09 10:00 - 17:00
Sun Valley Ranch Open House
May 9th & 10th, 10:00am to 5pm
May 9th
community and partner organizations
May 10th
Band Members only
Way’ Members,
The OKIB Wellness team invites you to come visit Sun Valley Ranch this spring and learn more about our programs our many Health and Wellness Programs.
Need transportation to the event? The Health and Wellness team can have transportation available.
Register here for transporation: https://forms.office.com/r/2SsjrfajEv?origin=lprLink

For more info contact Wanda Duncan: 250 503 7686

Financial Planning Presentation
2025-05-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Financial Planning Presentation
May 13th doors open at 5:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
Dinner with presentation at 5:15pm
Open to OKIB Members and Community
With Taylor Belanger, financial planner & OKIB member.
Presented in collaboration with Vantage one credit union and the Syilx PESP team.

Bill C-92 Information Session
2025-05-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Bill C-92 Information Session
Thursday May 29th , 5:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Dinner, Presentation and Q&A
Meeting will also be available on zoom:

Meeting will also be available on zoom: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864405111?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 828 6440 5111
Passcode: [REDACTED]

This event aims to celebrate and promote awareness of Bill C-92 – An Act respecting First Nations,
Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. It was developed with the goal of keeping Indigenous
children and youth connected to their Indigenous families, communities, and culture.
Okanagan Indian Band is pleased to have these two speakers share their expertise about Bill C92 and
their extensive work in this field.
-André Bear, B. Ed, J.D. is a Nêhîyaw (Plains-Cree) educator and advocate of inherent Title and Rights.
-J.C. Steele is an Anishinaabe lawyer from Cote First Nation in Treaty #4 Territory.
If you have further questions about Bill C-92 and Okanagan Indian Band child welfare options
available, please be sure to attend community meetings, contact Jereme Brooks, Child and Families
Services Director 250 241 7270 or Patricia Wilson, CFS Engagement Coordinator 250 241 8737. Zoom
Link will be available for those band members who cannot attend this first
meeting. There will be opportunities to attend additional sessions in the community.

June Community Shuttle
2025-06-04 10:00 - 15:00
June Community Shuttle

June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th

Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.Shuttle will at these locations:11:30 AM – Walmart12:30 PM – Village Green Mall1:30 PM – SuperstoreReturns home at 2:30 PM

Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.

To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Softball Development Clinic for Youth
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Komasket Park
Softball Development Clinic for Youth
Komasket Park – 110505 Westside Road
June 13th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Ages 7 to 11
June 14th 10:00am – 12:00pm Ages 12 to 16
Way’ Members, ISPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Activity Council) and the OKIB Youth Activities team are coming together to present this upcoming Softball camp!
Camp will feature softball skill development and dryland training.
Equipment will be available to use but please bring your own softball/baseball gear if you have it! Bring your own water and snack if needed.
Open to OKIB members ages 7 – 16 (Ages 7 – 11 June 13, Ages 12 – 16 June 14)
Bring your best attitude and friendly smile! Get ready to work hard, have fun and learn new skills!
Register here:
https://ispar cbc.wufoo.com/forms/mfrzk9f1i2l2pg/
Questions? Contact:
Parker Orchard
Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator, Interior Region porchard@isparc.ca
250-856-0868
