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

January Silver Star Shuttle
2025-01-24 15:30 - 20:00
January Silver Star Shuttle
January 24th & 31st – Pick up begins at 3:30pm and returns at 8:00pm

Pick up from Bluebird building, Whiteman’s Creek, Round Lake, Six Mile Firehall and in Vernon.

Available for all OKIB Members & Families

Riders must register!

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 or text Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Learner's License Knowledge Test Prep
2025-01-29 13:00 - 14:30 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Learner’s License Knowledge Test Prep
Social Development boardroom, January 29th & 31st, February 3rd & 5th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm
In partnership with Arrive Alive, PESP will be holding knowledge test preparation classes for the written road test.
For more information please contact Julianne Brewer at 250-558-3706

OKIB Elders program planning meeting invitation
2025-02-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Bluebird building
OKIB Elders program planning meeting invitation
Thursday February 6th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm @Bluebird building

Tuesday February 11th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm @Bluebird building

Inviting you to come share your ideas on what activities, events and / or workshops you would like to see for the upcoming 2025 Elder’s program.

If you cannot make the meetings but would like to share your ideas please contact Sharmaine at 250-241-4934 or Candace 250-309-0137

February Community Shuttle
2025-02-12 10:00 - 15:00
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

Diabetes Education Day
2025-02-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Diabetes Education Day
February 14th 11:00am – 3:00pm
Who: Diabetics, people with a family history of Diabetes
Where: Bluebird building (70 Head of the Lake Road)
Come and gain knowledge about diabetes, and what you can do to manage or prevent it. Get referrals for A1C testing from the pharmacist. Education about healthy living and preventative measures from the Community Nurse and more! (plus door prizes!)

Transportation to and from the event is available
250-542-5094 ext 2001

Nsyilxcen Bingo Night
2025-02-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Bluebird building
Nsyilxcen Bingo Night
February 18th @Bluebird, Doors open at 5:30pm, Bingo at 6PM
Co hosted by the OKIB Elders Program & OKIB Language and Culture department
Games, Prizes & Snacks!

Numbers will be said and shown in English and Nsyilxcen as well.

PAL Firearms course
2025-02-19 19:30 | Bluebird building
PAL Firearms course *Course now full*

February 19th, 7:45am – 6:00pm at the Bluebird building

Registration:

*Update* Registration is now full! Thank you for your interest

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.

*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.
