Fit Nation
2024-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

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

Community Double Feature Movie Night
2024-11-19 17:00 - 22:00 | vernon towne theatre
Community Double Feature Movie Night @Vernon Towne Theatre, November 19th 5:00pm-10:00pm.
Registration: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU74_aBm8CSdaRJlNz2UNWSmrBUMDJCSE5CVTdSV1BMMDBaUjc3Q0tPVllSSi4u
Join us for a special double-feature movie night hosted by the Okanagan Indian Band’s Harm Reduction Team at the Vernon Towne Theater! On November 19, from 5:00-10:00 p.m., gather with friends, family, and community members for an evening of entertainment, connection, and shared stories—all free of charge.
The event kicks off with Tea Creek, a powerful community wellness film centered around the inspiring Tea Creek project in Kitwanga. Following this, we’ll lighten the mood with some holiday cheer in The Grinch (2018). Enjoy complimentary pizza, drinks, and popcorn as we come together for this night of cinema, snacks, and community connection.
Don’t miss this chance to make lasting memories—mark your calendars, and we’ll see you there!
For questions or to register, contact:
Nicole Sullivan, Harm Reduction Peer Support Worker
250-309-7364

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

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

Elders Nsyilxcen Bingo Night
2024-11-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Bluebird building
Elders Nsyilxcen Bingo Night – Wednesday November 20th 5:30 pm – 7 pm @ Bluebird building

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 the OKIB Elders program & Language and Culture Department

For more information contact Sharmaine at 250 241 4934

OKIB Family Swim
2024-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Vernon Rec Center
OKIB Family Swim
November 22nd 7:00pm – 9:00pm @ Greater Vernon Recreation Centre
-Children under 7 years must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years or older.
OKIB Youth Activities will take care of members swimming lessons
Swimming lesson registration opens November 25th, for Jan-Feb lessons
Please specify if you would like your child’s swimming level to be assessed during family swim!
To register please can the QR code or contact activities@okanangan.org or 250-241-6946

*POSTPONED* Empowering Ourselves, Caring for Our Community – Youth Event
2024-11-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Health and Wellness Hub
Empowering Ourselves, Caring for Our Community – event postponed
Way’ Members, due to low registration numbers, this event is being postponed. Keep an eye out for similar events happening in the future.

December Shopping Shuttle
2024-12-02 09:00 - 16:00
December Shopping Shuttle

December 2nd & 9th

Pick up/drop off begins at 9am from the Bluebird building, then

from the Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.

Shuttle to Kelowna’s Orchard Park Mall. Shuttle returns home at 4:00pm

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 tworker@okanagan.org

December Community Shuttle
2024-12-04 10:00 - 15:00
December Community Shuttle
December 4th, 11th & 18th

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

OKIB Youth private showing of Moana 2
2024-12-08 12:00 - 14:00
OKIB Youth private showing of Moana 2
Sunday, December 8th 12:00pm @Vernon Galaxy Cineplex
Transportation is available!
To register scan the QR code or contact OKIB Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org or 250 241 6946

Men’s Health Meet and Greet
2024-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Men’s Health Meet and Greet
Who: Men in the OKIB Community
What: Come ask health-related questions to Dr. Stimson, a Pharmacist, and the OKIB Community Health Nurses (Mika and Kat). Food and Door prizes will be provided!
When: December 10th, 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: OKIB Health Center Boardroom

Jingle Dress making workshop with Rowena Roberts
2024-12-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Bluebird building
Jingle Dress making workshop with Rowena Roberts
December 11 – 13 5:00pm – 10:00pm @ Bluebird building
UPDATE: Thank you for your interest in our Jingle Dress Workshop! Registrations for the workshop are officially closed as it is currently full. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist in case a spot opens up or to receive updates about future events, please complete the registration form linked below https://forms.office.com/r/80438DXWdv we will reach out to those registered in the next couple days to confirm attendance
Must be able to attend all three days if you register.
Open to all 16+
Dinner will be served

OKIB Elders Christmas Lunch and Bingo
2024-12-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Elders Christmas Lunch and Bingo
Thursday, December 12th 11:30 am – 2:00 pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
*If you would like to volunteer to assist with this event please contact Sharmaine (250-241-4934)*

MUST REGISTER:
Sharmaine: 250-241-4934
