Okanagan Indian Band

February Community Shuttle
2025-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
February Community ShuttleFebruary,5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

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

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.

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

*Cancelled* Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series - Lake Country
2025-03-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Winfield Memorial Hall
Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series
UPDATE:

Toxic Drug forum in Lake Country cancelled for tonight, tentatively moving to Friday, March 14th

Way’ Members,

Due to last-minute venue issues, the Toxic Drug Forum in Duck Lake originally scheduled for tonight has been tentatively moved to Friday.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

For more information contact Nicole Sullivan 250-309-7364 or Lane Brewer 250-241-7595.
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Health Department would like to announce a series of Toxic Drug Forums taking place throughout March, with the collaboration of the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Interior Health (IH). These events will focus on Prevention, Harm Reduction, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Recovery/Aftercare; we will discuss the services available from each of these organizations in these areas of service delivery. We invite you to come learn what is available and provide community-based discussions to address the toxic drug crisis.
Each forum will include a meal and a roundtable discussion. Community members will have the opportunity to share their ideas, and we can discuss the direction that the Okanagan Indian Band wants to go with harm reduction, treatment, and other services needed to address the toxic drug crisis. This is an opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape the future of community health initiatives.
In the first three events at Duck Lake, Six Mile and Round Lake we will lay groundwork for the final event at Head of the Lake Hall. At the final event representatives from OKIB, FNHA and IH will provide an information session and share available resources to support band members. We will also discuss the prospectives of the community and how we can work together to minimize the impacts of the Toxic Drug Crisis.
For those interested in Naloxone training, you will be able to schedule a session with our peer support worker for personalized instruction.
As a special incentive, there will be draw prizes for meat packs, giving participants the chance to win high-quality meat packs.
Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of learning, support, and healing. Together, we can make a difference in addressing this crisis.

Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series - Round Lake
2025-03-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series – Round Lake
at Round Lake Hall March 12th 5pm-8pm
For more information contact Nicole Sullivan 250-309-7364 or Lane Brewer 250-241-7595.
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Health Department would like to announce a series of Toxic Drug Forums taking place throughout March, with the collaboration of the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Interior Health (IH). These events will focus on Prevention, Harm Reduction, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Recovery/Aftercare; we will discuss the services available from each of these organizations in these areas of service delivery. We invite you to come learn what is available and provide community-based discussions to address the toxic drug crisis.
Each forum will include a meal and a roundtable discussion. Community members will have the opportunity to share their ideas, and we can discuss the direction that the Okanagan Indian Band wants to go with harm reduction, treatment, and other services needed to address the toxic drug crisis. This is an opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape the future of community health initiatives.
In the first three events at Duck Lake, Six Mile and Round Lake we will lay groundwork for the final event at Head of the Lake Hall. At the final event representatives from OKIB, FNHA and IH will provide an information session and share available resources to support band members. We will also discuss the prospectives of the community and how we can work together to minimize the impacts of the Toxic Drug Crisis.
For those interested in Naloxone training, you will be able to schedule a session with our peer support worker for personalized instruction.
As a special incentive, there will be draw prizes for meat packs, giving participants the chance to win high-quality meat packs.
Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of learning, support, and healing. Together, we can make a difference in addressing this crisis.

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

Youth Spring Break Day Camps
2025-03-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Youth Spring Break Day Camps

March 17th-28th 9:00 am to 4:00pm

Pick up and drop off at the Bluebird building

Dear OKIB Families,

We apologize for the short notice, but we have been working diligently on our Spring Break Day Camp Programming and are excited to announce that we WILL have activities every day during Spring Break!

To register, please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/xj2ci0VhSz

Due to our current staffing situation, we are limited in the number of participants we can accommodate, so please register as soon as possible. More details will follow, but we are thrilled to announce that Monday, March 17th will feature guest facilitator Russ Wagg and his Youth Magic Camp!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to a fun and engaging Spring Break!

Best regards,OKIB Youth Activities Team

Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series - New Horizons
2025-03-17 17:00 - 20:00 | New Horizons
Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series – New Horizons

at New Horizons March 17th 5pm-8pm
For more information contact Nicole Sullivan 250-309-7364 or Lane Brewer 250-241-7595.
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Health Department would like to announce a series of Toxic Drug Forums taking place throughout March, with the collaboration of the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Interior Health (IH). These events will focus on Prevention, Harm Reduction, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Recovery/Aftercare; we will discuss the services available from each of these organizations in these areas of service delivery. We invite you to come learn what is available and provide community-based discussions to address the toxic drug crisis.
Each forum will include a meal and a roundtable discussion. Community members will have the opportunity to share their ideas, and we can discuss the direction that the Okanagan Indian Band wants to go with harm reduction, treatment, and other services needed to address the toxic drug crisis. This is an opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape the future of community health initiatives.
In the first three events at Duck Lake, Six Mile and Round Lake we will lay groundwork for the final event at Head of the Lake Hall. At the final event representatives from OKIB, FNHA and IH will provide an information session and share available resources to support band members. We will also discuss the prospectives of the community and how we can work together to minimize the impacts of the Toxic Drug Crisis.
For those interested in Naloxone training, you will be able to schedule a session with our peer support worker for personalized instruction.
As a special incentive, there will be draw prizes for meat packs, giving participants the chance to win high-quality meat packs.
Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of learning, support, and healing. Together, we can make a difference in addressing this crisis.

Elders Sewing workshop
2025-03-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Bluebird building
Elders Sewing workshop at Bluebird building
March 18th 10am-2pm at the Bluebird building with Ramona Wilson
Way’ Members, the OKIB Elders program will be hosting a soup cozy sewing workshop tomorrow at the Bluebird building from 10am to 2pm. Materials are included and no sign up necessary.

Resume writing and interview skills workshop
2025-03-18 10:00 - 15:00 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Resume writing and interview skills workshop

March 18th, 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Social Development Boardroom (76 Head of the Lake Road downstairs)

Open to all Members! Please bring your own laptop if you have access to one.

Learn how to:

-Write resumes and cover letters

– Practice interview skills

-Make a positive first impression

For more information contact:

250-558-3706 ext. 3008 or pespnorth@okanagan.org

Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series - Head of the Lake Hall
2025-03-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series – Head of the Lake Hall
at Head of the Lake Hall March 18th 5pm-8pm
For more information contact Nicole Sullivan 250-309-7364 or Lane Brewer 250-241-7595.
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Health Department would like to announce a series of Toxic Drug Forums taking place throughout March, with the collaboration of the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Interior Health (IH). These events will focus on Prevention, Harm Reduction, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Recovery/Aftercare; we will discuss the services available from each of these organizations in these areas of service delivery. We invite you to come learn what is available and provide community-based discussions to address the toxic drug crisis.
Each forum will include a meal and a roundtable discussion. Community members will have the opportunity to share their ideas, and we can discuss the direction that the Okanagan Indian Band wants to go with harm reduction, treatment, and other services needed to address the toxic drug crisis. This is an opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape the future of community health initiatives.
In the first three events at Duck Lake, Six Mile and Round Lake we will lay groundwork for the final event at Head of the Lake Hall. At the final event representatives from OKIB, FNHA and IH will provide an information session and share available resources to support band members. We will also discuss the prospectives of the community and how we can work together to minimize the impacts of the Toxic Drug Crisis.
For those interested in Naloxone training, you will be able to schedule a session with our peer support worker for personalized instruction.
As a special incentive, there will be draw prizes for meat packs, giving participants the chance to win high-quality meat packs.
Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of learning, support, and healing. Together, we can make a difference in addressing this crisis.

Elders program - Music Trivia
2025-03-20 11:00 - 14:30 | Bluebird building
Elders program – Music Trivia

March 20th at the Bluebird building from 11:00am to 2:30pm

Income Assistance Lake Country visit
2025-03-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Beasley Hall, 3450 Woodsdale Road, Lake Country
Income Assistance Lake Country visit

March 21st, 11 am to 3:00pm at 3450 Beasley Community Centre

Way’ Duck Lake Members,

OKIB Income Assistance workers Deirdre and Breanna will be available to see clients at:

Beasley Community Centre in Lake Country

3450 Woodsdale Road

Friday March 21st, 2025 from 11am-3:00pm

Please use door at the back of the building

OKIB Career Fair
2025-03-24 09:00 - 14:00
OKIB Career Fair

April 24th 9:00am to 2:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall

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

Elder's Salve making workshop
2025-03-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Elder’s Salve making workshop
March 25th 1:00pm to 3pm at the Bluebird building

Join us for a class on how to make medicinal creams with Sharnelle Paul. 15 Spots available, please register by calling with Candace or Sharmaine to confirm your spot.

Please register with either:
Candace Wilkinson 250 309-0137
or
Sharmaine Gregoire 250 938-1308
