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SUMMARY:OKIB Elders Program - Swim for Health
DESCRIPTION:OKIB Elders Program – Swim for Health\n11:00am – 12:30pm Tuesdays\, October to December 17th\, 2024 (Excluding Holidays) at the Vernon Recreation Centre\n\n*You Must show your OKIB Status card*\n\nCome out and enjoy a swim / sauna / steam room or hot tub\nFor more information please contact:\nSharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okib-elders-program-swim-for-health/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Vernon Rec Center
CATEGORIES:Elders,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250206T214432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T215006Z
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SUMMARY:OKIB Membership Information Session
DESCRIPTION:OKIB Membership Information Session  \n  \nMarch 6th 5:00pm – 7:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall \n  \nThe OKIB Membership Department is hosting a Community Information\nSession to provide important information about membership and status. \nTopics include:\nSection 11 vs. Section 10 Membership Codes\nUnderstanding the differences and what they mean for members. \nLevels of Indian Status (6(1)\, 6(2)\, 6(1)(a)\, etc.)\nHow status classifications impact individuals and families. \n  \nThis session will be an opportunity to ask questions and\nget clarity on these key topics. No registration required\,\nbut RSVPs are appreciated for food planning.\nRSVP to\nVeronica 250-309-5477 or email veronica.lewis@okanagan.org\nJusten 250-309-3141 or email justen.peters@okanagan.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okib-membership-information-session/
LOCATION:Head of the Lake Hall\, 118 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Administration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250307T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250219T213405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T183343Z
UID:10002432-1741366800-1741372200@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:*POSTPONED* Comprehensive Community Plan Celebratory Completion Dinner
DESCRIPTION:*POSTPONED* Comprehensive Community Plan Celebratory Completion Dinner \n  \nWay’ Members\, the Comprehensive Community Plan Community Celebration Dinner will be postponed until April. \nKeep an eye out for a new date in early April! \nQuestions? contact Kevin Potter at: Kevin.potter@okanagan.org or call 250-306-7736 \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/community-consultation-plan-celebratory-completion-dinner/
LOCATION:Head of the Lake Hall\, 118 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Administration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250123T173149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T173149Z
UID:10002023-1741428000-1741449600@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:What Happens Upstream Community Wellness Information Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: What Happens Upstream Community Wellness Information Day\nMarch 8th 10:00 am – 4:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall \nFor further information please email: publicsafety@okanagan.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/what-happens-upstream-community-wellness-information-day/
LOCATION:Head of the Lake Hall\, 118 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:public safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20241002T211833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T211833Z
UID:10001160-1741458600-1741465800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:OKIB Family Ice Time
DESCRIPTION:OKIB Family Ice Time – Saturdays 6:30pm-8:30pm @Okanagan Training Rink\, 5204 27th ave\, Vernon\n\n\nOctober 5th to March 22nd\, 2025\n\n\n\nNo registration needed!\n\n\n\n\n\nOKIB Family Ice time will run from October 5th to March 22nd\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed skates or gear? contact Brendon Caron at: 250-241-6945
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okib-family-ice-time/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:okanagan training rink\, 5204 27th street
CATEGORIES:Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T223000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250310T151416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T151416Z
UID:10002455-1741597200-1741645800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Band Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Band Council Meeting \nWay’ Members\, Please be advised the the Band Council Meeting will be hosted at the Head of the Lake Hall. \nOKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal.\nTo access the Band Council information you must log onto the portal: \nhttps://okib.civicweb.net/user/signin \nTo register for free access to the Band \nCouncil Portal\, follow this link: \nChief & Council
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/band-council-meeting-54/
LOCATION:Head of the Lake Hall\, 118 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Chief and Council
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250204T163035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T163303Z
UID:10002034-1741604400-1741608000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:FitNation - OKIB Elders Program
DESCRIPTION:FitNation – OKIB Elders Program \nMondays 11:00am to 12:00pm @Bluebird building \nFebruary to April 2025 \nPhysical activity program with modifications for all endurance levels. \nRegular light exercise can reduce pain\, relieve stress\, improve sleep\, improve flexibility and balance. \n 
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/fitnation-okib-elders-program/2025-03-10/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Elders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250219T225749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T222834Z
UID:10002434-1741626000-1741636800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:*Cancelled* Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series - Lake Country
DESCRIPTION:Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series \nUPDATE: \n\nToxic Drug forum in Lake Country cancelled for tonight\, tentatively moving to Friday\, March 14th\n\n\nWay’ Members\,\n\n\nDue to last-minute venue issues\, the Toxic Drug Forum in Duck Lake originally scheduled for tonight has been tentatively moved to Friday.\n\n\nWe apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.\n\n\nFor more information contact Nicole Sullivan 250-309-7364 or Lane Brewer 250-241-7595.\nThe 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.\nEach 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.\nIn 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.\nFor those interested in Naloxone training\, you will be able to schedule a session with our peer support worker for personalized instruction.\nAs a special incentive\, there will be draw prizes for meat packs\, giving participants the chance to win high-quality meat packs.\nMark your calendars and join us for an evening of learning\, support\, and healing. Together\, we can make a difference in addressing this crisis.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okanagan-indian-band-toxic-drug-forum-series-lake-country/
LOCATION:Winfield Memorial Hall
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20241118T213007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T214529Z
UID:10001876-1741690800-1741696200@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:OKIB Elders Program - Swim for Health
DESCRIPTION:OKIB Elders Program – Swim for Health\n11:00am – 12:30pm Tuesdays\, October to December 17th\, 2024 (Excluding Holidays) at the Vernon Recreation Centre\n\n*You Must show your OKIB Status card*\n\nCome out and enjoy a swim / sauna / steam room or hot tub\nFor more information please contact:\nSharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okib-elders-program-swim-for-health/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Vernon Rec Center
CATEGORIES:Elders,Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250219T230809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T230809Z
UID:10002435-1741798800-1741809600@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series - Round Lake
DESCRIPTION:Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series – Round Lake \nat Round Lake Hall March 12th 5pm-8pm \nFor more information contact Nicole Sullivan 250-309-7364 or Lane Brewer 250-241-7595. \nThe 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. \nEach 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. \nIn 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. \nFor those interested in Naloxone training\, you will be able to schedule a session with our peer support worker for personalized instruction. \nAs a special incentive\, there will be draw prizes for meat packs\, giving participants the chance to win high-quality meat packs.\nMark your calendars and join us for an evening of learning\, support\, and healing. Together\, we can make a difference in addressing this crisis.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okanagan-indian-band-toxic-drug-forum-series-round-lake/
LOCATION:Round Lake Hall\, Chilhitza Road
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250221T210710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T211057Z
UID:10002442-1741870800-1741874400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Tax Clinic with Gord Adam
DESCRIPTION:Tax Clinic with Gord Adam\n\nThursdays March 13 to April 24 from 1pm – 2pm at the Social Development Boardroom \nWay’ 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. \nFor Social Development clients: Please fill out this form and bring it with you to the clinic: Tax form \nFor 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
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/tax-clinic-with-gord-adam/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:social development department\, 76 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250219T222335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T222335Z
UID:10002433-1741885200-1741892400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Snc’c’amala?tn Daycare Parent's Night Open House
DESCRIPTION:Snc’c’amala?tn Daycare Parent’s Night Open House \n\n \n\n\nMarch 13th 5pm-7pm at Snc’c’amala?tn Daycare (11561 Westside Rd\, Vernon)\n\n\n\nJoin us for dinner and meet the staff \n\n\n \n\n\nQuestions? Contact us at (250) 545-3800\n\n\n \n\n\nRSVP here: https://forms.gle/ACp9CuZehL7NzkRr5
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/snccamalatn-daycare-parents-night-open-house/
LOCATION:Snc’c’amala?tn Daycare\, 11561 Westside Rd\, Vernon
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250304T162746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T162746Z
UID:10002453-1741942800-1741953600@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Noxious Weeds Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Noxious Weeds Information Session\nManaging Scotch Thistle on OKIB Lands\nDate: Friday\, March 14th 2025\nTime: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nLocation: Head of the Lake Hall \nLight lunch and snack provided\nPresenter: Grahame Gielens\, MSc\, Pag\, Environmental Roadside Manager\, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure\nJay Louis tips on how\when to cut thistle\nHow to mange invasive weeds such as scotch Thistle on OKIB lands \nFor more information contact Don Louis 250-542-3444
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/noxious-weeds-information-session/
LOCATION:Head of the Lake Hall\, 118 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Lands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20241002T211833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T211833Z
UID:10001161-1742063400-1742070600@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:OKIB Family Ice Time
DESCRIPTION:OKIB Family Ice Time – Saturdays 6:30pm-8:30pm @Okanagan Training Rink\, 5204 27th ave\, Vernon\n\n\nOctober 5th to March 22nd\, 2025\n\n\n\nNo registration needed!\n\n\n\n\n\nOKIB Family Ice time will run from October 5th to March 22nd\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed skates or gear? contact Brendon Caron at: 250-241-6945
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okib-family-ice-time/2025-03-15/
LOCATION:okanagan training rink\, 5204 27th street
CATEGORIES:Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250313T214951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T215109Z
UID:10002464-1742202000-1742227200@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Spring Break Day Camps
DESCRIPTION:Youth Spring Break Day Camps\n\n\nMarch 17th-28th 9:00 am to 4:00pm\n\n\nPick up and drop off at the Bluebird building\n\n\n\n\n\nDear OKIB Families\,\n\n\nWe 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!\n\n\n\nTo register\, please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/xj2ci0VhSz\n\n\n\nDue 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!\n\n\nThank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to a fun and engaging Spring Break!\n\n\n\nBest regards\,OKIB Youth Activities Team
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/6843/2025-03-17/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250204T163035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T163303Z
UID:10002035-1742209200-1742212800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:FitNation - OKIB Elders Program
DESCRIPTION:FitNation – OKIB Elders Program \nMondays 11:00am to 12:00pm @Bluebird building \nFebruary to April 2025 \nPhysical activity program with modifications for all endurance levels. \nRegular light exercise can reduce pain\, relieve stress\, improve sleep\, improve flexibility and balance. \n 
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/fitnation-okib-elders-program/2025-03-17/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Elders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250204T211138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T224324Z
UID:10002457-1742216400-1742229000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Arrow Lakes Tribunal Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Arrow Lakes Tribunal Hearing \nThe Arrow Lakes Tribunal is a private event for OKIB Members only. \nMarch 17-21 at Prestige Vernon Hotel (4411 32 St\, Vernon\, BC) \nMarch 17\, 2025: 1:00pm-4:30pm \nMarch 18\, 2025: 1:30pm-4:30pm \nStart time for March 18th has been moved to 1:30pm \nMarch 19\, 2025: 9:30am-4:30pm \nMarch 20\, 2025: 1:00pm-7:00pm \nMarch 21\, 2025: 9:30am-4:30pm \nOKIB Members are invited to attend and listen to the witness\nhearing. \nOnly community members invited to be witnesses and legal\ncounsel will be speaking \nBackground: \nSpecific Claims Tribunal to seek compensation for the Arrow Lake reserve. We have argued that Canada failed to honour its duties to OKIB by refusing to transfer the Arrow Lakes reserve to OKIB when Arrow Lakes and OKIB asked to be combined into one band in the 1950s. \nTHE ARROW LAKES RESERVE \nIn 1952\, Annie Joseph was the last remaining member of the Arrow Lakes Indian Band. She had descendants and other relatives in the Okanagan Indian Band\, so Annie and OKIB asked Canada to combine the two bands. This would have meant that the Arrow Lakes reserve would have become an OKIB reserve. But Canada refused. When Annie died\, Canada declared the Arrow Lakes Indian Band extinct and gave the Arrow Lakes reserve to British Columbia. \nThe purpose of the community witness hearing is for community members to share their knowledge about the Arrow Lakes reserve and Annie Joseph’s request to combine the Arrow Lakes Band and OKIB.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/arrow-lakes-tribunal-hearing-placeholder/2025-03-17/
LOCATION:Prestige Hotel\, Vernon 4411 32nd street
CATEGORIES:Administration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250219T231247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T231247Z
UID:10002436-1742230800-1742241600@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series - New Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series – New Horizons \n  \nat New Horizons March 17th 5pm-8pm \nFor more information contact Nicole Sullivan 250-309-7364 or Lane Brewer 250-241-7595. \nThe 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. \nEach 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. \nIn 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. \nFor those interested in Naloxone training\, you will be able to schedule a session with our peer support worker for personalized instruction. \nAs a special incentive\, there will be draw prizes for meat packs\, giving participants the chance to win high-quality meat packs.\nMark your calendars and join us for an evening of learning\, support\, and healing. Together\, we can make a difference in addressing this crisis.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okanagan-indian-band-toxic-drug-forum-series-new-horizons/
LOCATION:New Horizons
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250313T214951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T215109Z
UID:10002465-1742288400-1742313600@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Spring Break Day Camps
DESCRIPTION:Youth Spring Break Day Camps\n\n\nMarch 17th-28th 9:00 am to 4:00pm\n\n\nPick up and drop off at the Bluebird building\n\n\n\n\n\nDear OKIB Families\,\n\n\nWe 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!\n\n\n\nTo register\, please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/xj2ci0VhSz\n\n\n\nDue 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!\n\n\nThank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to a fun and engaging Spring Break!\n\n\n\nBest regards\,OKIB Youth Activities Team
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/6843/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250317T182054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T182054Z
UID:10002841-1742292000-1742306400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Elders Sewing workshop
DESCRIPTION:Elders Sewing workshop at Bluebird building \nMarch 18th 10am-2pm at the Bluebird building with Ramona Wilson \nWay’ 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.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/elders-sewing-workshop/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250310T164137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T170154Z
UID:10002456-1742292000-1742310000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Resume writing and interview skills workshop
DESCRIPTION:Resume writing and interview skills workshop\n\n\nMarch 18th\, 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Social Development Boardroom (76 Head of the Lake Road downstairs)\n\n\n\nOpen to all Members! Please bring your own laptop if you have access to one.\n\n\n\nLearn how to:\n\n\n-Write resumes and cover letters \n\n\n– Practice interview skills\n\n\n-Make a positive first impression \n\n\n \n\n\nFor more information contact:\n\n\n250-558-3706 ext. 3008 or pespnorth@okanagan.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/resume-writing-and-interview-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:social development department\, 76 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20241118T213007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T214529Z
UID:10001877-1742295600-1742301000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:OKIB Elders Program - Swim for Health
DESCRIPTION:OKIB Elders Program – Swim for Health\n11:00am – 12:30pm Tuesdays\, October to December 17th\, 2024 (Excluding Holidays) at the Vernon Recreation Centre\n\n*You Must show your OKIB Status card*\n\nCome out and enjoy a swim / sauna / steam room or hot tub\nFor more information please contact:\nSharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okib-elders-program-swim-for-health/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Vernon Rec Center
CATEGORIES:Elders,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250204T211138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T224324Z
UID:10002844-1742304600-1742315400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Arrow Lakes Tribunal Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Arrow Lakes Tribunal Hearing \nThe Arrow Lakes Tribunal is a private event for OKIB Members only. \nMarch 17-21 at Prestige Vernon Hotel (4411 32 St\, Vernon\, BC) \nMarch 17\, 2025: 1:00pm-4:30pm \nMarch 18\, 2025: 1:30pm-4:30pm \nStart time for March 18th has been moved to 1:30pm \nMarch 19\, 2025: 9:30am-4:30pm \nMarch 20\, 2025: 1:00pm-7:00pm \nMarch 21\, 2025: 9:30am-4:30pm \nOKIB Members are invited to attend and listen to the witness\nhearing. \nOnly community members invited to be witnesses and legal\ncounsel will be speaking \nBackground: \nSpecific Claims Tribunal to seek compensation for the Arrow Lake reserve. We have argued that Canada failed to honour its duties to OKIB by refusing to transfer the Arrow Lakes reserve to OKIB when Arrow Lakes and OKIB asked to be combined into one band in the 1950s. \nTHE ARROW LAKES RESERVE \nIn 1952\, Annie Joseph was the last remaining member of the Arrow Lakes Indian Band. She had descendants and other relatives in the Okanagan Indian Band\, so Annie and OKIB asked Canada to combine the two bands. This would have meant that the Arrow Lakes reserve would have become an OKIB reserve. But Canada refused. When Annie died\, Canada declared the Arrow Lakes Indian Band extinct and gave the Arrow Lakes reserve to British Columbia. \nThe purpose of the community witness hearing is for community members to share their knowledge about the Arrow Lakes reserve and Annie Joseph’s request to combine the Arrow Lakes Band and OKIB.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/arrow-lakes-tribunal-hearing-placeholder/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Prestige Hotel\, Vernon 4411 32nd street
CATEGORIES:Administration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250219T231616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T231616Z
UID:10002437-1742317200-1742328000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series - Head of the Lake Hall
DESCRIPTION:Okanagan Indian Band Toxic Drug Forum series – Head of the Lake Hall \nat Head of the Lake Hall March 18th 5pm-8pm \nFor more information contact Nicole Sullivan 250-309-7364 or Lane Brewer 250-241-7595. \nThe 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. \nEach 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. \nIn 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. \nFor those interested in Naloxone training\, you will be able to schedule a session with our peer support worker for personalized instruction. \nAs a special incentive\, there will be draw prizes for meat packs\, giving participants the chance to win high-quality meat packs.\nMark your calendars and join us for an evening of learning\, support\, and healing. Together\, we can make a difference in addressing this crisis.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okanagan-indian-band-toxic-drug-forum-series-head-of-the-lake-hall/
LOCATION:Head of the Lake Hall\, 118 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250313T214951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T215109Z
UID:10002466-1742374800-1742400000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Spring Break Day Camps
DESCRIPTION:Youth Spring Break Day Camps\n\n\nMarch 17th-28th 9:00 am to 4:00pm\n\n\nPick up and drop off at the Bluebird building\n\n\n\n\n\nDear OKIB Families\,\n\n\nWe 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!\n\n\n\nTo register\, please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/xj2ci0VhSz\n\n\n\nDue 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!\n\n\nThank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to a fun and engaging Spring Break!\n\n\n\nBest regards\,OKIB Youth Activities Team
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/6843/2025-03-19/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250204T211138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T224324Z
UID:10002439-1742376600-1742401800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Arrow Lakes Tribunal Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Arrow Lakes Tribunal Hearing \nThe Arrow Lakes Tribunal is a private event for OKIB Members only. \nMarch 17-21 at Prestige Vernon Hotel (4411 32 St\, Vernon\, BC) \nMarch 17\, 2025: 1:00pm-4:30pm \nMarch 18\, 2025: 1:30pm-4:30pm \nStart time for March 18th has been moved to 1:30pm \nMarch 19\, 2025: 9:30am-4:30pm \nMarch 20\, 2025: 1:00pm-7:00pm \nMarch 21\, 2025: 9:30am-4:30pm \nOKIB Members are invited to attend and listen to the witness\nhearing. \nOnly community members invited to be witnesses and legal\ncounsel will be speaking \nBackground: \nSpecific Claims Tribunal to seek compensation for the Arrow Lake reserve. We have argued that Canada failed to honour its duties to OKIB by refusing to transfer the Arrow Lakes reserve to OKIB when Arrow Lakes and OKIB asked to be combined into one band in the 1950s. \nTHE ARROW LAKES RESERVE \nIn 1952\, Annie Joseph was the last remaining member of the Arrow Lakes Indian Band. She had descendants and other relatives in the Okanagan Indian Band\, so Annie and OKIB asked Canada to combine the two bands. This would have meant that the Arrow Lakes reserve would have become an OKIB reserve. But Canada refused. When Annie died\, Canada declared the Arrow Lakes Indian Band extinct and gave the Arrow Lakes reserve to British Columbia. \nThe purpose of the community witness hearing is for community members to share their knowledge about the Arrow Lakes reserve and Annie Joseph’s request to combine the Arrow Lakes Band and OKIB.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/arrow-lakes-tribunal-hearing-placeholder/2025-03-19/
LOCATION:Prestige Hotel\, Vernon 4411 32nd street
CATEGORIES:Administration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250313T214951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T215109Z
UID:10002467-1742461200-1742486400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Spring Break Day Camps
DESCRIPTION:Youth Spring Break Day Camps\n\n\nMarch 17th-28th 9:00 am to 4:00pm\n\n\nPick up and drop off at the Bluebird building\n\n\n\n\n\nDear OKIB Families\,\n\n\nWe 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!\n\n\n\nTo register\, please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/xj2ci0VhSz\n\n\n\nDue 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!\n\n\nThank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to a fun and engaging Spring Break!\n\n\n\nBest regards\,OKIB Youth Activities Team
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/6843/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250311T211108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T211108Z
UID:10002459-1742464800-1742484600@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:captikʷɬ: k̓ʷəck̓ʷəcstim iʔ stəɬtaɬtet
DESCRIPTION:captikʷɬ: k̓ʷəck̓ʷəcstim iʔ stəɬtaɬtet \nDATE: March 20\, 2025 (postponed from Feb 21 due to Nation funeral)\nTIME: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm\nLOCATION: Virtual via Zoom\nCONTACT: Raven Mikuletic\, Senior Communications Coordinator rmikuletic@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 121 \nOkanagan Nation Alliance will be hosting several captikʷl Forums this year\, in partnership with the En’owkin Centre. The captikʷl forums are held for feedback and community engagement in examining Syilx captikʷl on the Syilx Nation Building\, how lessons from the captikʷl connect with our modern way of living\, and how to integrate Syilx values and principles within captikʷl in Policy & Planning. \nOpen to Syilx Nation Members only\, including those with Syilx lineage or Syilx spouses and children. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/5Zwj4jgtVK1zd4of8
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/captik%ca%b7%c9%ac-k%cc%93%ca%b7%c9%99ck%cc%93%ca%b7%c9%99cstim-i%ca%94-st%c9%99%c9%acta%c9%actet/
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250317T225146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T225146Z
UID:10002845-1742468400-1742481000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Elders program - Music Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Elders program – Music Trivia\n\n\nMarch 20th at the Bluebird building from 11:00am to 2:30pm
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/elders-program-music-trivia/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073457
CREATED:20250221T210710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T211057Z
UID:10002443-1742475600-1742479200@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Tax Clinic with Gord Adam
DESCRIPTION:Tax Clinic with Gord Adam\n\nThursdays March 13 to April 24 from 1pm – 2pm at the Social Development Boardroom \nWay’ 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. \nFor Social Development clients: Please fill out this form and bring it with you to the clinic: Tax form \nFor 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
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/tax-clinic-with-gord-adam/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:social development department\, 76 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Health
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