Okanagan Indian Band

*Date change* nsylixcen Bingo Night
2025-11-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bluebird building
*Change of date* Elders nsyilxcen Bingo Night

November 26th, 6pm at the Bluebird building

Way’ Members, due to a double booking at the Bluebird building, the Elders nsyilxcen will be moved to next week, November 26th.

Join us for an evening of Bingo fun and prizes at our nsyilxcen Bingo Night! (Note: numbers will be shown or said in nsyilxcen and English as well.

Co hosted by OKIB Elders Program & OKIB Language and Culture Department.

Food Bank pop up event @ Round Lake
2025-11-27 10:30 - 13:00 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Food Bank pop up events

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community! Take a look at the upcoming schedule below to find out where they’ll be for the upcoming weeks:
6 Mile @ 1:00pm September 25th
Round Lake @ 10:30am October 2nd
Bluebird @ 1:00pm October 9th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm October 16th
6 Mile @ 1:00pm October 23rd
Round Lake @ 10:30am October 30th
Bluebird @ 1:00pm November 6th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm November 13th
6 Mile @ 1:00pm November 20th
Round Lake @ 10:30am November 27th
Bluebird @ 1:00pm December 4th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm December 11th
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!
This rotation will be running past the listed dates in this order.

Food Bank Drop event @ Whiteman's Creek
2025-11-27 13:00 - 14:00 | whiteman’s creek
Food Bank Drop event @ Whiteman’s Creek

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm February 5th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Free Air Purifier Workshop
2025-11-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Free Air Purifier Workshop
November 28th 11am – 1pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Receive guided instruction to create an air purifier. Filters out wildfire smoke, allergens and viruses.
Lunch and all materials will be provided!
Questions? Contact Caley Krantz
csc@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 event @ Bluebird
2025-12-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Bluebird building
Food Bank pop up events

Food drop event at Bluebird building today running late.
December 4th.
Way’ Members, today’s food drop event at the Bluebird is running late.
*UPDATE* Food will now be arriving at 2:00pm
Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your food.
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

OKIB Family Ice Time
2025-12-06 17:45 - 19:45
OKIB Family Icetime is back!
Okanagan Training Rink 5204 27th Ave, Vernon BC.
Beginning December 6th 2025, every Saturday evening there will be 2 hours of free icetime for OKIB families. Simply sign in when you arrive. 5:45-7:45pm every Saturday (With the exception of Dec 20th which will happen from 6:45-8:45pm and January 24th which will happen from 7pm to 9pm).
Helmets required. Contact Brendon (Youth Activities) at (250)241-6945 if you need equipment, we have many community donations to share.

OKIB Elders Christmas Lunch
2025-12-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Elders Christmas Lunch
Thursday December 11th, 11:00am – 2:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
*if you would like to volunteer to assist with this event please contact Sharmaine.
Must register to attend. Contact:
Sharmaine: 250-241-4934 or eac1@okanagan.org
Candace: 250-309-0137 or eac2@okanagan.org

Food Bank pop up event @Whiteman's Creek
2025-12-11 13:00 - 15:30 | whiteman’s creek

Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons
2025-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 | New Horizons
Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
New Horizons @ 1:00pm December 18th
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Good Food Box Pick up dates
2025-11-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Good Food Box Pick up dates
Way’ Members, if you order the Good Food Box, the upcoming dates for pick up are: Nov. 20th, Dec. 18th, and Jan 15th and will be available for pick up at the OKIB Primary Care Unit Boardroom between 2:30pm – 4:30pm.
If you are looking to Order a good food box, please visit https://goodfoodbox.ca/shop/ and select OKIB as the pick up location. Be sure to order by these dates to have your box available for pickup: Nov. 11th, Dec. 9th, and Jan 6th

Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons
2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00 | New Horizons
Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
New Horizons @ 1:00pm January 8th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

January Community Shuttle
2026-01-14 10:00 - 15:00
January Community Shuttle

January 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:– Walmart – Village Green Mall– Superstore

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

Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall
2026-01-15 10:30 - 23:30 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
Round Lake @ 10:30am January 15th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Baked Potatoes Cooking Class with Chef Chantelle Eustache
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Baked Potatoes Cooking Class with Chef Chantelle Eustache
January 18th, 1pm to 3pm at the Bluebird building
Please pre-register to ensure the classes meet your dietary restrictions and can provide enough materials for all in attendance. Scan the QR codes or hit the links here to register.
Register here
This week’s Cooking Class facilitated by Chef Chantelle Eustache is focused on a variety of ways to make baked potatoes. Taking place this Sunday, the 18th, at 1pm.

*TIME CHANGE* Food Bank Drop event @ Bluebird Building
2026-01-22 22:30 | Bluebird building
Food Bank Drop event @ Bluebird Building
UPDATE: This event is now beginning at 10:30am at the Bluebird building
Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
Bluebird Building @ 10:30pm January 22nd, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

*POSTPONED* Home Made Baby Food Cooking Class
2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
POSTPONED: Homemade Baby Food Cooking Class
Way’ Members, out of respect for the family, the Homemade Baby Food Cooking Class scheduled for this weekend, January 25th is being postponed. This event will be rescheduled in the future.
Thank you for your patience and understanding
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Food Bank Drop event
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Bluebird building
Food Bank Drop event – Today at Bluebird building at 11 am, Jan 29th
Way’ Members, today’s Food Bank event has changed locations and will not be at the Bluebird building at 11:00 AM today.
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!
