• Prescribed cultural burn near Bonneau Rd Information meeting

    New Horizons

    Prescribed cultural burn near Bonneau Rd Information meeting November 13th, 5:00pm at New Horizons building. On November 13, 2024, at 5:00pm, at the New Horizon Centre, the TSD division would like to invite community members to a presentation regarding the plans for a Prescribed–Cultural Burn on the south facing hill side and plateau above Bonneau […]

  • Four Food Chiefs Gathering 2024

    Four Food Chiefs Gathering 2024

    Four Food Chiefs Gathering 2024 DATE: November 13-14, 2024 TIME: 9 am – 4 pm LOCATION: Kelowna BC CONTACT: Hailey Wright, Communications Coordinator 250-707-0095 ext 233 or [email protected] Join us for a two-day gathering featuring workshops, presentations, keynotes, and activities focused on connecting with the land and water, promoting well-being and self-care, along with cultural […]

  • Referendum on 99-year term leases on OKIB Lands – VOTE TODAY

    Head of the Lake Hall 118 Head of the Lake Road

    Dear Okanagan Indian Band Members: On behalf of the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), Chief and Council are holding a Band Membership Referendum to determine, by a simple majority, if voting members are favourable to 99-year term leases on Okanagan Indian Band Reserve Lands. The Band Membership Referendum will be held on NOVEMBER 14, 2024 from […]

  • Intro to Gymnastic

    Intro to Gymnastic

    Bluebird building

    Intro to Gymnastics Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm, Drop off and pick up at Bluebird building Ages 6-12, limited spots available! Program will run from October 10th to December 5th. New to our slate of introductory Athletics programs is Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Canoe Shed with OKIB’s-own Mishra Cameron! Mishra is an outstanding Gymnast and Coach and also […]

  • Duck Lake Mail in ballot pick up – 99 Year term lease referendum

    Duck Lake Gathering Place (10591 Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country)

    Duck Lake Mail in ballot pick up – 99 Year term lease referendum November 14th 4:30pm-6:00pm Way’ Members, The OKIB Lands Department will be at Duck Lake to pick up your mail in ballots on November 14th from 4:30pm – 6:00pm at the Duck Lake Gathering Centre, 10591 Okanagan Centre Rd East in Lake Country. […]

  • Little Warriors Program

    Little Warriors Program

    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 […]

  • OKIB Family Ice Time

    OKIB Family Ice Time

    okanagan training rink 5204 27th street

    OKIB Family Ice Time – Saturdays 6:30pm-8:30pm @Okanagan Training Rink, 5204 27th ave, Vernon October 5th to March 22nd, 2025 No registration needed! OKIB Family Ice time will run from October 5th to March 22nd, 2025 Need skates or gear? contact Brendon Caron at: 250-241-6945

  • Lets Bowl – OKIB Elders Program

    Lets Bowl – OKIB Elders Program November 29th 1:00pm – 2:00pm @ Lincoln Lanes, Vernon -No charge -Light snack provided   Please register with Sharmaine: 250-241-4934

  • Band Council Meeting

    Council Chambers

    Band Council Meeting Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Head of the Lake Hall & on zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=kQhJTyk59qu2jHqIjiTCK0n2YH3uay.1 Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051 Passcode: 053759 OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal. To access the Band Council information you must log onto […]

  • MMA Classes

    MMA Classes

    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 […]

  • Lil Chefs afterschool program

    Lil Chefs afterschool program

    Lil Chefs afterschool program Mondays 4:00pm-5:00pm @Bluebird building For youth grades 1-7 Program will run from October 7th to December 2nd. Dive into the culinary arts with local chef Chantelle Eustache. Young aspiring chefs will explore new recipes, cooking techniques, traditional Syilx foods, nutrition and healthy habits, and the joy of creating delicious dishes. Registration […]

  • Invitation to help create a Post-Wildfire Wellness Plan

    New Horizons

    Invitation to help create a Post-Wildfire Wellness Plan New Horizons, November 18th from 5pm-7pm Please join us to share your ideas on what a culturally based wellness plan should look like to support your recovery from the wildfire. Indigenous Services Canada has offered to fund the development of this wellness plan as part of the […]