Okanagan Indian Band

Kn Sqilxw day 2024
2024-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Komasket Park
Kn Sqilxw day 2024
National Indigenous peoples day
June 21 @ Komasket Park

Schedule
5:00am – Sun Rise Ceremony
8:00am – Chief & Council Breakfast
8:30am – Hide Scraping
10:00am – Run for the Drum
(Horse demonstration tentative)
11:00am – Scavenger Hunt

12:00pm – Break for lunch (no lunch served)

1:00pm – Children’s Activities, Music, Canoeing, Bingo
2:00pm – Hand Drum Contest
3:00pm – Traditional Dancing
4:00pm – Dinner

Please send inquiries via email to: languageadmin2@okanagan.org

OKIB Cultural Camp *New Dates*
2024-07-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Komasket Park
OKIB Cultural Camp *New Dates*
Juy 16th – 18th @ Komasket Park

Use this link to register:

https://forms.gle/SDeJRvgPkK7fF6KVA

Huckleberry picking at Silverstar
2024-09-04 09:30 - 13:00 | Silverstar main parking lot
Huckleberry picking at Silverstar
September 4 & 5 beginning at 9:45am at Silverstar
Way’ Members, the Language and Culture team will be hosting another Huckleberry picking session, September 4th & 5th
Please make sure that you arrive at Silverstar main parking lot by 9:45am and be prepared to ride share to the picking location.
Please bring:
-A packed lunch
-Appropriate clothing for weather and harvesting
-Lawn chairs
-Baskets or buckets
-Water
-Sunscreen
-Bug spray

OKIB Language Nest open house
2024-09-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Language Nest
OKIB Language Nest open house
September 4th 10:00am – 1:00pm
September 5th 5:00pm-7:00pm
At the Language Nest

Questions? Comments? contact: lncoordinator@okanagan.org or 250-309-3557

Learn to Bead an Orange Shirt Pin
2024-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | New Horizons
Learn to Bead an Orange Shirt Pin

September 17th & 19th @New Horizons

Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/hNkPusUVSAcYYj9G7

*Limited seats available, must be able to attend both days.

Learn how to bead an Orange Shirt Pin!

When: September 17th & 19th

Where: New Horizons

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Learn to bead a poppy
2024-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Learn to bead a poppy
When – October 22nd & 24th
Where – HOL Hall
Time – 5:00pm – 8:00pm

*With limited seats please ensure you are able to attend both sessions.

Registration form: https://forms.gle/6vGnBJf2o7jvxMmE9

ksq̓ʷliw̓n̓tm̓ iʔ x̌ʷex̌ʷƛ̓miɬp - We are going to pick Indian Tea
2024-10-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
ksq̓ʷliw̓n̓tm̓ iʔ x̌ʷex̌ʷƛ̓miɬp – We are going to pick Indian Tea

We are going to pick Indian Tea!

When: Friday, October 18th (Big White Area)

Saturday, October 19th (Sunset Main – Okanagan Connector)

Time: Meeting at HOL Hall 9:15am

Departing HOL Hall at 9:30am (2hr Drive)

Departing Big White/Sunset Main at 1:00pm (2hr Drive)

Registration form: https://forms.gle/Wun1CgwQ7n51Ey4V9

kn sqilxʷ sx̌lx̌ʕalt 2026
2026-06-21 00:00 - 23:59 | Komasket Park
Kn sqilxʷ sx̌l̓x̌ʕal̓t – Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Mark your calendars! Join us for a full day of community, culture, and celebration at Komasket Park. We have an amazing lineup planned, from our Sunrise Ceremony to cultural activities, live entertainment, children’s activities, and great food!
📅 When: Sunday, June 21st, 2026
🕒 Time: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Komasket Park
🔒 Open to Nation members only*
Swipe through the images below to check out the full day’s Event Poster, Agenda, and Pre-Registration information!
**Please note that all cultural activities are at a first come, first serve basis with limited availability for each activity.**
📝 PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
While most of our afternoon cultural workshops are drop-in, two of our morning events require pre-registration. Click the links below to secure your spot today:
🏃‍♂️ Run for the Drum Pre-Registration: https://forms.gle/8LNzH9rWY5xoKFcx5
🕵️‍♂️ Scavenger Hunt Pre-Registration: https://forms.gle/sCwYcCMJMT8h9mPx9
🎲 Stick Games Tournament (6:00 PM): No pre-registration required! Registration opens 100% on-site at 6:00 PM. It is free to enter, teams will be formed on-site, and there are cash prizes up for grabs—including $1000 for 1st place! 💸
We look forward to celebrating with everyone on June 21st!
kʷu kʷustx | Thank you,
OKIB Language & Culture.
