Okanagan Indian Band

Harm Reduction Open House
2024-09-05 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | OKIB Wellness Center
way’ come check our open house any Thursday in September. For more information call Nicole Sullivan Peer Support Worker 250-309-7364

Food Share program @ Komasket Kitchen
2024-09-12 14:00 - 18:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share program @ Komasket Kitchen – September 12 2:00 to 6:00pm or until supplies last
Free produce for pick up for OKIB Members on a first come first serve basis. All produce is grown within the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch.
Please bring your own bags or boxes.

Community Engagement & Lunch - OKIB Health and Social Development Department review
2024-09-13 10:00 - 15:00 | New Horizons
Community Engagement & Lunch – OKIB Health and Social Development Department review

September 13, 2024 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: New Horizons Building – #8 Bonneau Rd, Vernon, B.C. Join us on September 13, 2024, to share your feedback, have some lunch and enter to win some prizes!

ONA Salmon Distribution
2024-09-13 13:00 - 15:30 | Komasket Park
ONA Salmon Distribution happening tomorrow, Komasket Kitchen starting approx 1pm
We apologize for the last-minute announcement, but we have received news that ONA will be providing salmon for the OKIB community tomorrow. Please see the attached poster for details.
-Food Security Team
Pick up available at Komasket Kitchen
Estimated pick up time starting at 1:00pm
3 Salmon per household.
First come first served.
Whole salmon, Please bring your own bags, coolers or carrying containers.

Fall Community Shuttle
2024-09-04 10:00 - 15:00
Fall Community Shuttle
September 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire Hall, Whitemans Creek and Round Lake
Shuttle stops for one hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall.
Walmart: 11:30am
Village Green Mall: 12:30pm
Superstore: 1:30pm
Returns home at 2:30pm

Riders must register! seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a parent/guardian
To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Vancouver Canucks Hockeyball program kick off event
2024-09-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Centennial Outdoor Arena at the Vernon Rec Center
Vancouver Canucks Hockeyball program
Okanagan Indian Band Youth Activities is beyond thrilled to announce our partnership with the Vancouver Canucks! Over the last year, Youth Activities Lead, Brendon Caron, has been working with Vancouver Canucks Manager of Minor Hockey, Alumni, and Community Engagement, Rod Brathwaite, to develop an accessible introductory hockey program called Canucks Hockeyball.
This program is designed to meet youth where they’re at, and requires no set facility to deliver. The Canucks have graciously provided OKIB with a modular board system designed to quickly set up a program anywhere, along with sticks, balls, nets, goalie gear, and everything else required for a National Hockey League Experience!
Canucks Hockeyball is a 6-week program that will be delivered by OKIB Youth Activities Staff as part of our After School Programs. Youth Activities Coordinators Ethan Joe and Katherine Clarke, as well as community members Stephane Richard (Spirit North) and Nolan Wilson were all trained by the Canucks staff on Hockeyball, and are excited to begin coaching our youth, instilling a love of hockey, and keeping everyone active throughout the school year.
Our ultimate goal is to provide a fun, dynamic, and safe sporting experience that brings people together and strengthens our community.

To celebrate this incredible program, and to kick things off, the Canucks and OKIB Youth Activities are hosting an Activation Event on the Pro-D Day September 23rd from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Centennial Outdoor Arena at the Vernon Rec Centre. This event will be for all OKIB Youth aged 6-18 (younger kids also welcome if accompanied by a parent) Come try Hockeyball, meet Fin, get autographs from notable Canucks Alumni like Kirk MacLean, and more!
Please contact Brendon at sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org to register

Tomato Canning Workshop
2024-10-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Bluebird building
Tomato Canning Workshop
October 1st, 5:00pm-8:00pm @Bluebird building
Join in on the upcoming canning class; all about canning tomatoes. Please use link to register. https://forms.office.com/r/N2Hxc9k7HZ

Food Share Program @ Komasket Kitchen
2024-10-03 14:00 - 18:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share Program @ Komasket Kitchen
October 3rd, 2-6pm or while supplies last.Way’ Members the Food Share program is back at Komasket today. Bring your own bags or boxes and come and get some fresh produce, courtesy of the Food Security Initiative program.

MMA Classes
2024-10-07 16:00 - 17:00 | canoe shed (upper health building parking lot)
MMA Classes – Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm @ the Canoe shed beside the Health Building
Program will run from October 7th – December 4thFor Youth Grade 1 – 7
Returning for another year is our Mixed Martial Arts program in the dedicated space at our Canoe Shed outside the Health Clinic. OKIB Youth will learn fundamentals and physical literacy in a safe environment while having fun and learning valuable lessons on sportsmanship, perseverance, and hard work! Join Rylie and her assistant coach Taylor Lalonde starting Oct 7th!To register please contact:Brendon Caron: 250-241-6945oractivities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

Little Warriors Program
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
Little Warriors Program Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm – 7pm @ New Horizons
Program begins October 8th and runs until December 5th.
For Youth ages 5-10
Little Warriors is another new program being developed at OKIB Youth Activities. It can be best described as “Syilx Scouts”. Combining inspiration from Scouts Canada’s manual and Syilx traditional teachings, with supports and training from You Power, NCCP, and local facilitators, this program will give OKIB kids a greater connection to our land and water, a broadened sense of community and responsibility, a bigger respect for our history and traditions, independence, problem-solving, and more, in a fun and age-appropriate environment!
To register please contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-6946

Fall Soup Workshop
2024-10-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Bluebird building
Fall Soup Workshop
October 15th at the Bluebird Building from 5pm to 8pm
learn new tips and recipes on fall soups with Chantelle Eustache and the Food Security Program, this coming October 15th!
Snacks and beverages will be provided
All ages and cooking skill levels welcome
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/RgH4BjzgT2

What Is Dementia? - Information session
2024-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Bluebird building
What Is Dementia? – Information session: Thursday October 17th 1pm @ Bluebird building

The OKIB Elders program is hosting an information session with a representative of the Alzheimer Society for discussion regarding dementia.

Topics:

1.What is Dementia

2. Healthy brain, what can we do?

3. Brain games

4. Questions

Food Share Program at Duck Lake
2024-10-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Duck Lake Gathering Place (10591 Okanagan Center Road East), 10553 Okanagan Centre Rd East, Lake Country
Food Share Program at Duck Lake – October 17th at 10591 Okanagan Centre Rd East 3pm – 6pm or until supplies last.
Way’ Members, the Food Share Program is back and this time it’s in Duck Lake at 10591 Okanagan Centre Rd East.
Please bring your own bag or box!
Update from the Food share program organizer: ‘We have several different types of squashes, radishes, potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes available at the New Duck Lake office this evening.’ (10591 Okanagan Centre Rd East)

Fit Nation
2024-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Bluebird building
Fit Nation – Tuesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm at the Bluebird building
Fitnation is a physical activity program and can be modified to fit with al fitness and mobility levels!
-Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep as well as improve flexibility and balance.

Tomato Canning workshop
2024-10-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Bluebird building
Tomato Canning workshop – Oct 22nd 5pm-8pm @Bluebird building

A new date for the Tomato Canning Workshop has been set for October 22nd.

If you have not yet, please register using the attached link or by using the QR code. All ages and cooking levels welcome. https://forms.office.com/r/PgMQKh87uA

Mamas for Mamas visit - Kelowna
2024-10-24 12:30 - 13:30
Mamas for Mamas visit – Kelowna
October.24.2024
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Kelowna office
If you have been to the office this past year, you do not need to fill out a new form.
This form will actually also be used for a Christmas Shop.
Please fill out online form.
https://www.mamasformamas.org/i-need-support/
For more information please contact: Rosalie @ 250.306.1756 or rosalie.saddleman@okanagan.org

Food Share Program - Komasket Kitchen
2024-10-24 14:00 - 18:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share Program – Komasket Kitchen, October 24th from 2-6pm or while supplies last
Tomorrows Food Share Program will be located at Komasket Kitchen. Please note that as we move into winter, we cannot guarantee the quantity of Food Shares Programs remaining this season. We will keep community posted as we work through the fall harvests.
Please bring your own bags or boxes to take home produce!
