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SUMMARY:Youth After School activities
DESCRIPTION:Youth After School activities \nMultiple programs running every Monday through Thursday. These programs will now run 3:15-4:45pm. (except Spirit North Athletics which will run till 6:15pm. Please see the separate calendar event for these events. ) \n\n\n\nMonday\nTuesday\nWednesday\nThursday\n\n\nS.T.E.M \n3:45pm-5:00pm\nCraft Club \n3:45pm-5:00pm\nTextiles \n3:45pm-5:00pm\nTheatre Club \n3:45pm-5:00pm\n\n\nBasketball \n3:45pm-5:00pm\nSpirit North Athletics \n2:55pm-6:15pm\nCanucks Hockeyball \n3:45pm-5:00pm\nStructured Gym Activities \n3:45pm-5:00pm\n\n\n\nWe would like all participants to please have indoor shoes for our programs\, especially the activities in the gym. \nParticipants taking part in our Spirit North Athletics program require the following in order to participate snowpants\, winter jacket\, hat\, gloves\, snow boots. as well a waiver is required to be signed for this program. \n  \nTransportation to program for School District #22 students can be arranged upon request. \n  \nIf you would like to register\, please use the link provided OKIB Youth Activities After School Programs Winter 2026 (Jan. 5 – Mar. 12) – Fill out form \n  \nThis round of After-school program runs from Jan.5th to March.12th
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/youth-after-school-activities/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172446Z
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SUMMARY:Name Giving Information Sessions with Fluent Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Location change for Name Giving Information Sessions with Fluent Speakers\nMarch 11th at the Education Language & Culture (ELC) Portable [former immersion school portable] \nTime: 4:30pm – 6:00 light refreshments provided. \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/SVTE5Umcd8d8Tv6q9 \nThis will be an open dialogue evening where individuals and families can inquire with some fluent speakers of community – about an indian name\, family names etc. \nHave dialogue and understanding behind traditional name giving. Community is invited to come listen and ask questions with fluent speakers. \n 
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/name-giving-information-sessions-with-fluent-speakers/
LOCATION:Language and Culture Boardroom\, 16 Bonneau Road\, Vernon
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260305T172902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172902Z
UID:10003337-1773333000-1773338400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:*Location change* Name Giving Information Sessions with Fluent Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Location change for Name Giving Information Sessions with Fluent Speakers\nMarch 12th at Head of the Lake Hall  \nTime: 4:30pm – 6:00 light refreshments provided. \nWay’ Members\, please be advised that the location for tonight’s March 12th  Name Giving information session has changed. Tonight’s event will be held at Head of the Lake Hall.  \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/SVTE5Umcd8d8Tv6q9 \nThis will be an open dialogue evening where individuals and families can inquire with some fluent speakers of community – about an indian name\, family names etc. \nHave dialogue and understanding behind traditional name giving. Community is invited to come listen and ask questions with fluent speakers.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/location-change-name-giving-information-sessions-with-fluent-speakers/
LOCATION:Head of the Lake Hall\, 118 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260313T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260114T171921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T171921Z
UID:10003152-1773421200-1773424800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:OKIB Moccasin Bootcamp 2026
DESCRIPTION:OKIB Moccasin Bootcamp 2026\n\n\nJanuary 23rd to March 27th\n\n\n5:00pm to 6:00pm with Brandy Griffin at Fearless Training Okanagan at 3105 28th street\, Vernon BC.\n\n\n\n\n\n10 Weeks on Fridays\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the weekly Moccasin Bootcamp for Strength and conditioning Training!\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information contact Ruby Alexis: 250-542-7132
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okib-moccasin-bootcamp-2026/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Fearless Training Gym Okanagan\, 3105 28th street\, Vernon
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260313T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260123T161454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T161454Z
UID:10003230-1773421200-1773424800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Moccasin Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Moccasin Bootcamp 2026 starts Friday\, January 30th \nJanuary 30th to March 27th\n5:00pm to 6:00pm with Brandy Griffin at Fearless Training Okanagan at 3105 28th street\, Vernon BC. \nWay’ Members\, the start date for Moccasin Bootcamp will actually be January 30th and not on January 23rd as previously advertised. \nJoin the weekly Moccasin Bootcamp for Strength and conditioning Training! \nFor more information contact Ruby Alexis: 250-542-7132
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/moccasin-bootcamp/2026-03-13/
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T194500
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20251124T213418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T213418Z
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SUMMARY:OKIB Family Ice Time
DESCRIPTION:OKIB Family Icetime is back! \nOkanagan Training Rink 5204 27th Ave\, Vernon BC. \nBeginning December 6th 2025\, every Saturday evening there will be 2 hours of free icetime for OKIB families. Simply sign in when you arrive. 5:45-7:45pm every Saturday (With the exception of Dec 20th which will happen from 6:45-8:45pm and January 24th which will happen from 7pm to 9pm). \nHelmets required. Contact Brendon (Youth Activities) at (250)241-6945 if you need equipment\, we have many community donations to share. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/okib-family-ice-time-2/2026-03-14/
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260310T152849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T152849Z
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SUMMARY:Elders and Youth Event - Learn to Burn Design on Hat
DESCRIPTION:Sun. Mar. 15 Learn to Burn Design on Hat Bluebird building\, 10am – 2pm \nThis month\, Elders and youth will come together for shared projects that strengthen connection and understanding. The focus is on returning to traditional ways of teaching\, guiding\, and listening\, creating space for meaningful intergenerational relationships. \n\nTo Register use the link below or scan the QR code in the poster: \nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU745qP9lNlFwpLrqjdIRShuSBUMFNKUE5XSzlTT0NWMkUzVDI1MVozQzlRVS4u  \n  \nAll events will be hosted at the Bluebird building with the exception of the March 20th Stick games event which will be held at Head of the Lake Hall. \n  \nSun. Mar. 8 Sewing: Quilt Making – Bluebird building\, 10am – 3pm \nSun. Mar. 15 Learn to Burn Design on Hat Bluebird building\, 10am – 2pm \nMon. Mar. 16 Indian Ice Cream – processing & making at Bluebird building 12pm – 1pm \nMon. Mar. 16 Medicinal Salve Making – at Bluebird building2pm to 3:30 \nTue. Mar. 17 Fry Bread Making – at Bluebird building1pm – 2:30pm \nFri. Mar. 20 Stick Games – Learn / Play @ HOL 4pm to 8pm \nSun. Mar 22 Pendleton Moccasins at Bluebird building10am – 3pm \nTue. Mar. 24 Shell Necklace Making – at Bluebird building 1pm – 2:30pm \nWed. Mar. 25 Ribbon & Applique Hoodie or Jacket at Bluebird building 10am – 4pm \nSun. Mar. 29 Ribbon Applique (Vest or dance cape) at Bluebird building10am – 4pm \nMon. Mar. 30 Roles & Responsibilities Conversation at Bluebird building 5pm – 7pm
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/elders-and-youth-event-learn-to-burn-design-on-hat/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Elders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260303T220325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T220458Z
UID:10003298-1773651600-1773662400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Band Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Band Council Meeting \nWay’ Members\, the upcoming Band Council be hosted at Head of the Lake Hall and on Zoom. \nThis meeting is for Band Members only. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864405111?pwd=EkGfK0dTSN2AaLdfNG9eJ3wXuAbAbm.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 6440 5111\nPasscode: 846593
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/band-council-meeting-94/
LOCATION:Head of the Lake Hall\, 118 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Chief and Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260220T213028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T213326Z
UID:10003274-1773651600-1773676800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Break Day Camps Week One
DESCRIPTION:Spring Break Day Camps 2026 \nRegistration Link:  https://forms.office.com/r/eHNcZ8G29B \nOKIB Youth Activities is excited to launch another year of Spring Break Day Camp programming. From March 16th to March 27th\, we’re offering a daily program for OKIB Youth aged 6 to 12\, 9:00am to 4:00pm.\nOur first week is full of exciting field trips\, with drop-off and pick-up happening at the Bluebird Building. Our second week will take place at the Cultural Immersion School with many interesting facilitators coming in to share their experience\, knowledge\, and some fun and engaging activities.\nParticipants will be required to bring the following items every day: \n·       Jacket\n·       Toque and Mitts\n·       Appropriate closed-toe footwear (running/walking shoes preferred)\n·       Clean indoor shoes (for second week at CIS only)\n·       Backpack\n·       Lunch\n·       Waterbottle \nAs well as specific items for some other days (namely our field trips to Sovereign Lake and Public Skating). More information to follow in the confirmation email to go out to all registrants.\nPlease see the attached posters for more details about daily plans\, some field trips are subject to change based on weather and other variables.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/spring-break-day-camps-2026/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260312T174144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T172718Z
UID:10003360-1773655200-1773673200@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Sewing Workshop with Dina
DESCRIPTION:Youth Sewing Workshop with Dina \nWay’ Members\, the March 16th Sewing workshop today is cancelled due to a power outage. Other workshops and Youth events are planned to continue as normal. \nMarch 16th & 17th\, 10am – 3pm at the Language and Culture Boardroom (16 Bonneau Rd) \nRegister here: \nhttps://forms.gle/GhnJ7eYXy7L19JuA6 \nOpen to youth ages 13-19 \nLanguage & Culture will be hosting a youth sewing workshop. Youth are invited to come learn how to sew. \nFor more information contact:\nLCCordinator@okanagan.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/youth-sewing-workshop-with-dina/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Language and Culture Boardroom\, 16 Bonneau Road\, Vernon
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260309T222424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T222424Z
UID:10003338-1773655200-1773675000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:capti’kʷl: kʷəckʷəcstimʔ iʔ stəɬtaɬtet #3
DESCRIPTION:capti’kʷl: kʷəckʷəcstimʔ iʔ stəɬtaɬtet #3\nDATE:  March 16\, 2026 \nTIME: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm \nLOCATION: Virtual via Zoom \nCONTACT: Raven Mikuletic\, Sr Communications Coordinator rmikuletic@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 121 \n  \nSESSION 3 TOPIC: Health \n  \nOkanagan Nation Alliance will be hosting captikʷl Forums this year\, in partnership with the En’owkin Centre. The captikʷł forums are held for insight and community engagement in examining Syilx captikʷł\, how lessons from the captikʷł connect with our modern way of living\, and how to integrate Syilx values and principles within captikʷł in Policy & Planning. \n  \nSession 3 will feature a reading of Sons of Beaver & Coyote told by Humishuma – Mourning Dove\, followed by a panel discussion from our storytellers and language speakers. \n  \nOpen only to those with Syilx ancestry (or parents/guardians of Syilx children).  \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/x8v8pwPwUob9K6Ht7
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/captik%ca%b7l-k%ca%b7%c9%99ck%ca%b7%c9%99cstim%ca%94-i%ca%94-st%c9%99%c9%acta%c9%actet-3/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260310T153340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T153340Z
UID:10003341-1773662400-1773666000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Elder and Youth Event - Indian Ice Cream
DESCRIPTION:Mon. Mar. 16 Indian Ice Cream – processing & making at Bluebird building 12pm – 1pm \nThis month\, Elders and youth will come together for shared projects that strengthen connection and understanding. The focus is on returning to traditional ways of teaching\, guiding\, and listening\, creating space for meaningful intergenerational relationships. \nTo Register use the link below or scan the QR code in the poster: \nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU745qP9lNlFwpLrqjdIRShuSBUMFNKUE5XSzlTT0NWMkUzVDI1MVozQzlRVS4u  \n  \nAll events will be hosted at the Bluebird building with the exception of the March 20th Stick games event which will be held at Head of the Lake Hall. \n  \nSun. Mar. 8 Sewing: Quilt Making – Bluebird building\, 10am – 3pm \nSun. Mar. 15 Learn to Burn Design on Hat Bluebird building\, 10am – 2pm \nMon. Mar. 16 Indian Ice Cream – processing & making at Bluebird building 12pm – 1pm \nMon. Mar. 16 Medicinal Salve Making – at Bluebird building2pm to 3:30 \nTue. Mar. 17 Fry Bread Making – at Bluebird building1pm – 2:30pm \nFri. Mar. 20 Stick Games – Learn / Play @ HOL 4pm to 8pm \nSun. Mar 22 Pendleton Moccasins at Bluebird building10am – 3pm \nTue. Mar. 24 Shell Necklace Making – at Bluebird building 1pm – 2:30pm \nWed. Mar. 25 Ribbon & Applique Hoodie or Jacket at Bluebird building 10am – 4pm \nSun. Mar. 29 Ribbon Applique (Vest or dance cape) at Bluebird building10am – 4pm \nMon. Mar. 30 Roles & Responsibilities Conversation at Bluebird building 5pm – 7pm
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/elder-and-youth-event-indian-ice-cream/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Elders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260310T153647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T153647Z
UID:10003342-1773669600-1773675000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Elder and Youth Event - Medicinal Salve Making
DESCRIPTION:Mon. Mar. 16 Medicinal Salve Making – at Bluebird building 2pm to 3:30 \nThis month\, Elders and youth will come together for shared projects that strengthen connection and understanding. The focus is on returning to traditional ways of teaching\, guiding\, and listening\, creating space for meaningful intergenerational relationships. \nTo Register use the link below or scan the QR code in the poster: \nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU745qP9lNlFwpLrqjdIRShuSBUMFNKUE5XSzlTT0NWMkUzVDI1MVozQzlRVS4u  \n  \nAll events will be hosted at the Bluebird building with the exception of the March 20th Stick games event which will be held at Head of the Lake Hall. \n  \nSun. Mar. 8 Sewing: Quilt Making – Bluebird building\, 10am – 3pm \nSun. Mar. 15 Learn to Burn Design on Hat Bluebird building\, 10am – 2pm \nMon. Mar. 16 Indian Ice Cream – processing & making at Bluebird building 12pm – 1pm \nMon. Mar. 16 Medicinal Salve Making – at Bluebird building 2pm to 3:30 \nTue. Mar. 17 Fry Bread Making – at Bluebird building1pm – 2:30pm \nFri. Mar. 20 Stick Games – Learn / Play @ HOL 4pm to 8pm \nSun. Mar 22 Pendleton Moccasins at Bluebird building10am – 3pm \nTue. Mar. 24 Shell Necklace Making – at Bluebird building 1pm – 2:30pm \nWed. Mar. 25 Ribbon & Applique Hoodie or Jacket at Bluebird building 10am – 4pm \nSun. Mar. 29 Ribbon Applique (Vest or dance cape) at Bluebird building10am – 4pm \nMon. Mar. 30 Roles & Responsibilities Conversation at Bluebird building 5pm – 7pm
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/elder-and-youth-event-medicinal-salve-making/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Elders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260309T222920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T222920Z
UID:10003339-1773734400-1773766800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Initial kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Ceremonial Fry Release for Syilx Nation and Community Members
DESCRIPTION:Initial kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Ceremonial Fry Release for Syilx Nation and Community Members\nDATE: Mar 17\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:30 AM \nLOCATION: akɬ xʷuminaʔ\, snpintktn (Shingle Creek\, Penticton) \nCONTACT: Raven Mikuletic\, Sr Communications Coordinator at events.support@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 121 \n  \nThe Syilx Nation honours the work of our ancestors by caring for all living things within our territory. \n  \nTo celebrate the initial release of Okanagan Sockeye fry from our kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Hatchery\, we would like to invite Syilx Nation and community members to join us in ceremony. Light breakfast to follow. \n  \nOpen to Syilx Nation & Community Members. *Please visit our Events webpage for the list of public Fry Releases! \n  \nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/initial-kl-cp%cc%93%c9%99lk%cc%93-stim%cc%93-ceremonial-fry-release-for-syilx-nation-and-community-members/
LOCATION:Shingle Creek\, Penticton
CATEGORIES:external events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260220T213028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T213326Z
UID:10003275-1773738000-1773763200@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Break Day Camps Week One
DESCRIPTION:Spring Break Day Camps 2026 \nRegistration Link:  https://forms.office.com/r/eHNcZ8G29B \nOKIB Youth Activities is excited to launch another year of Spring Break Day Camp programming. From March 16th to March 27th\, we’re offering a daily program for OKIB Youth aged 6 to 12\, 9:00am to 4:00pm.\nOur first week is full of exciting field trips\, with drop-off and pick-up happening at the Bluebird Building. Our second week will take place at the Cultural Immersion School with many interesting facilitators coming in to share their experience\, knowledge\, and some fun and engaging activities.\nParticipants will be required to bring the following items every day: \n·       Jacket\n·       Toque and Mitts\n·       Appropriate closed-toe footwear (running/walking shoes preferred)\n·       Clean indoor shoes (for second week at CIS only)\n·       Backpack\n·       Lunch\n·       Waterbottle \nAs well as specific items for some other days (namely our field trips to Sovereign Lake and Public Skating). More information to follow in the confirmation email to go out to all registrants.\nPlease see the attached posters for more details about daily plans\, some field trips are subject to change based on weather and other variables.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/spring-break-day-camps-2026/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260312T174144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T172718Z
UID:10003361-1773741600-1773759600@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Sewing Workshop with Dina
DESCRIPTION:Youth Sewing Workshop with Dina \nWay’ Members\, the March 16th Sewing workshop today is cancelled due to a power outage. Other workshops and Youth events are planned to continue as normal. \nMarch 16th & 17th\, 10am – 3pm at the Language and Culture Boardroom (16 Bonneau Rd) \nRegister here: \nhttps://forms.gle/GhnJ7eYXy7L19JuA6 \nOpen to youth ages 13-19 \nLanguage & Culture will be hosting a youth sewing workshop. Youth are invited to come learn how to sew. \nFor more information contact:\nLCCordinator@okanagan.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/youth-sewing-workshop-with-dina/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Language and Culture Boardroom\, 16 Bonneau Road\, Vernon
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260310T154428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T154428Z
UID:10003343-1773752400-1773757800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Elder and Youth Event - Fry Bread Making
DESCRIPTION:Tue. Mar. 17 Fry Bread Making – at Bluebird building1pm – 2:30pm \nThis month\, Elders and youth will come together for shared projects that strengthen connection and understanding. The focus is on returning to traditional ways of teaching\, guiding\, and listening\, creating space for meaningful intergenerational relationships. \nTo Register use the link below or scan the QR code in the poster: \nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU745qP9lNlFwpLrqjdIRShuSBUMFNKUE5XSzlTT0NWMkUzVDI1MVozQzlRVS4u  \n  \nAll events will be hosted at the Bluebird building with the exception of the March 20th Stick games event which will be held at Head of the Lake Hall. \n  \nSun. Mar. 8 Sewing: Quilt Making – Bluebird building\, 10am – 3pm \nSun. Mar. 15 Learn to Burn Design on Hat Bluebird building\, 10am – 2pm \nMon. Mar. 16 Indian Ice Cream – processing & making at Bluebird building 12pm – 1pm \nMon. Mar. 16 Medicinal Salve Making – at Bluebird building 2pm to 3:30 \nTue. Mar. 17 Fry Bread Making – at Bluebird building1pm – 2:30pm \nFri. Mar. 20 Stick Games – Learn / Play @ HOL 4pm to 8pm \nSun. Mar 22 Pendleton Moccasins at Bluebird building10am – 3pm \nTue. Mar. 24 Shell Necklace Making – at Bluebird building 1pm – 2:30pm \nWed. Mar. 25 Ribbon & Applique Hoodie or Jacket at Bluebird building 10am – 4pm \nSun. Mar. 29 Ribbon Applique (Vest or dance cape) at Bluebird building10am – 4pm \nMon. Mar. 30 Roles & Responsibilities Conversation at Bluebird building 5pm – 7pm
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/elder-and-youth-event-fry-bread-making/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Elders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T000000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260318T154903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T165555Z
UID:10003372-1773792000-1773792000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Elder and Youth Event - Learn to make moccasins
DESCRIPTION:Elder and Youth Event – Learn to make moccasins \nMarch 22nd\, 10am to 4pm at the Bluebird building \nLunch will be provided. \nA moccasin making workshop for Elders and Youth to learn together. \nRegistration link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU745qP9lNlFwpLrqjdIRShuSBUMFNKUE5XSzlTT0NWMkUzVDI1MVozQzlRVS4u \n  \nFor more information contact Sharmaine: 250-241-4934
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/elder-and-youth-event-learn-to-make-moccasins/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260220T213028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T213326Z
UID:10003276-1773824400-1773849600@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Break Day Camps Week One
DESCRIPTION:Spring Break Day Camps 2026 \nRegistration Link:  https://forms.office.com/r/eHNcZ8G29B \nOKIB Youth Activities is excited to launch another year of Spring Break Day Camp programming. From March 16th to March 27th\, we’re offering a daily program for OKIB Youth aged 6 to 12\, 9:00am to 4:00pm.\nOur first week is full of exciting field trips\, with drop-off and pick-up happening at the Bluebird Building. Our second week will take place at the Cultural Immersion School with many interesting facilitators coming in to share their experience\, knowledge\, and some fun and engaging activities.\nParticipants will be required to bring the following items every day: \n·       Jacket\n·       Toque and Mitts\n·       Appropriate closed-toe footwear (running/walking shoes preferred)\n·       Clean indoor shoes (for second week at CIS only)\n·       Backpack\n·       Lunch\n·       Waterbottle \nAs well as specific items for some other days (namely our field trips to Sovereign Lake and Public Skating). More information to follow in the confirmation email to go out to all registrants.\nPlease see the attached posters for more details about daily plans\, some field trips are subject to change based on weather and other variables.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/spring-break-day-camps-2026/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260227T164303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T164303Z
UID:10003295-1773828000-1773846000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:March Community Shuttle
DESCRIPTION:March Community Shuttle\n\n\nMarch 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th \n\n\nPick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building\, Fire hall\, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.Shuttle will at these locations:\n11:30 AM – Walmart12:30 PM – Village Green Mall1:30 PM – Superstore\nReturns home at 2:30 PM\n\n\n\nRiders 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.\n\n\n\nTo register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/march-community-shuttle-2/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260312T180621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T180621Z
UID:10003362-1773831600-1773846000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Beaded Grad Cap Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Beaded Grad Cap Workshop \nMarch 18th\, 11am – 3pm \nMarch 19th\, 10am – 3pm \nMarch 20th\, 10am – 3pm \nLanguage and Culture Boardroom (16 Bonneau Rd) \nRegister here: \nhttps://forms.gle/6DJD2svQuxaHSM6t9   \n10 spots available \nOpen to youth ages 13-19 \n  \nYouth (ages 13-19) are invited to come learn how to bead a grad cap.\nUn-experienced beaders welcomed to join.\nLunch will be provided \nFor more information contact:\nLCCordinator@okanagan.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/beaded-grad-cap-workshop/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Language and Culture Boardroom\, 16 Bonneau Road\, Vernon
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260218T002339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T174116Z
UID:10003267-1773835200-1773838800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Online UXO Settlement Update Meeting 
DESCRIPTION:Online UXO Settlement Update Meeting  \nMarch 18th  \n12:00pm to 1:00pm on Zoom \nDrop in Q&A \njoin us to learn more about OKIB’s UXO Negotiation settlement file. \nThis meeting will be available on zoom\, please visit one of our members only platforms for the Zoom link. \nTo ensure Members receive accurate and consistent information\, all questions or requests for additional details should be directed to: \nUXOsettlementquestions@okanagan.org \nThis meeting is for Band Members only.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/online-uxo-settlement-update-meeting/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Lands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260220T213028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T213326Z
UID:10003277-1773910800-1773936000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Break Day Camps Week One
DESCRIPTION:Spring Break Day Camps 2026 \nRegistration Link:  https://forms.office.com/r/eHNcZ8G29B \nOKIB Youth Activities is excited to launch another year of Spring Break Day Camp programming. From March 16th to March 27th\, we’re offering a daily program for OKIB Youth aged 6 to 12\, 9:00am to 4:00pm.\nOur first week is full of exciting field trips\, with drop-off and pick-up happening at the Bluebird Building. Our second week will take place at the Cultural Immersion School with many interesting facilitators coming in to share their experience\, knowledge\, and some fun and engaging activities.\nParticipants will be required to bring the following items every day: \n·       Jacket\n·       Toque and Mitts\n·       Appropriate closed-toe footwear (running/walking shoes preferred)\n·       Clean indoor shoes (for second week at CIS only)\n·       Backpack\n·       Lunch\n·       Waterbottle \nAs well as specific items for some other days (namely our field trips to Sovereign Lake and Public Skating). More information to follow in the confirmation email to go out to all registrants.\nPlease see the attached posters for more details about daily plans\, some field trips are subject to change based on weather and other variables.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/spring-break-day-camps-2026/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260312T180621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T180621Z
UID:10003363-1773914400-1773932400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Beaded Grad Cap Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Beaded Grad Cap Workshop \nMarch 18th\, 11am – 3pm \nMarch 19th\, 10am – 3pm \nMarch 20th\, 10am – 3pm \nLanguage and Culture Boardroom (16 Bonneau Rd) \nRegister here: \nhttps://forms.gle/6DJD2svQuxaHSM6t9   \n10 spots available \nOpen to youth ages 13-19 \n  \nYouth (ages 13-19) are invited to come learn how to bead a grad cap.\nUn-experienced beaders welcomed to join.\nLunch will be provided \nFor more information contact:\nLCCordinator@okanagan.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/beaded-grad-cap-workshop/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Language and Culture Boardroom\, 16 Bonneau Road\, Vernon
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20251127T224758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T224758Z
UID:10003128-1773916200-1773919800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall
DESCRIPTION:Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall \n  \nWay’ Members\, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community! \nRound Lake Hall @ 10:30am March 19th\, 2026  \nFirst come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/food-bank-drop-event-round-lake-hall-3/
LOCATION:Round Lake Hall\, Chilhitza Road
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260114T235818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T000254Z
UID:10003155-1773925200-1773928800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Tax Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Tax Clinic \nThursdays starting March 19\, 2026 – April 23\, 2026 from 1-2 pm \nThe Social Development Team will once again be putting on a Tax Clinic for you to come file your taxes. \nTax clinics will take place at the Social Development Hub\, 95 Bluebird Lane \nNo submissions will be accepted following April 23\, 2026. \n  \nQuestions? Contact: 236-600-0242
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/tax-clinic/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260225T182251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T165932Z
UID:10003290-1773941400-1773945000@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Electoral Officer Drop in Advance Voting Help
DESCRIPTION:Electoral Officer Drop-In for voting process questions and electronic voting assistance \nMarch 19th\, 5:30pm at Head of the Lake Hall  \nAn opportunity to speak to the Electoral Officer and ask questions about voting process and electronic voting assistance. \nLight Refreshments will be available. \n  \nTo ensure Members receive accurate and consistent information\, all questions or requests for additional details should be directed to: \nUXOsettlementquestions@okanagan.org \nThis meeting is for Band Members only.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/electoral-officer-drop-in-advance-voting-help/
LOCATION:Head of the Lake Hall\, 118 Head of the Lake Road
CATEGORIES:Lands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260220T213028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T213326Z
UID:10003278-1773997200-1774022400@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Break Day Camps Week One
DESCRIPTION:Spring Break Day Camps 2026 \nRegistration Link:  https://forms.office.com/r/eHNcZ8G29B \nOKIB Youth Activities is excited to launch another year of Spring Break Day Camp programming. From March 16th to March 27th\, we’re offering a daily program for OKIB Youth aged 6 to 12\, 9:00am to 4:00pm.\nOur first week is full of exciting field trips\, with drop-off and pick-up happening at the Bluebird Building. Our second week will take place at the Cultural Immersion School with many interesting facilitators coming in to share their experience\, knowledge\, and some fun and engaging activities.\nParticipants will be required to bring the following items every day: \n·       Jacket\n·       Toque and Mitts\n·       Appropriate closed-toe footwear (running/walking shoes preferred)\n·       Clean indoor shoes (for second week at CIS only)\n·       Backpack\n·       Lunch\n·       Waterbottle \nAs well as specific items for some other days (namely our field trips to Sovereign Lake and Public Skating). More information to follow in the confirmation email to go out to all registrants.\nPlease see the attached posters for more details about daily plans\, some field trips are subject to change based on weather and other variables.
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/spring-break-day-camps-2026/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Bluebird building
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260312T180621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T180621Z
UID:10003364-1774000800-1774018800@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Beaded Grad Cap Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Beaded Grad Cap Workshop \nMarch 18th\, 11am – 3pm \nMarch 19th\, 10am – 3pm \nMarch 20th\, 10am – 3pm \nLanguage and Culture Boardroom (16 Bonneau Rd) \nRegister here: \nhttps://forms.gle/6DJD2svQuxaHSM6t9   \n10 spots available \nOpen to youth ages 13-19 \n  \nYouth (ages 13-19) are invited to come learn how to bead a grad cap.\nUn-experienced beaders welcomed to join.\nLunch will be provided \nFor more information contact:\nLCCordinator@okanagan.org
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/beaded-grad-cap-workshop/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Language and Culture Boardroom\, 16 Bonneau Road\, Vernon
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T112253
CREATED:20260319T210208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T210208Z
UID:10003379-1774008000-1774015200@www.okib.ca
SUMMARY:Free Eggs - Food Bank pop up at Round Lake 
DESCRIPTION:Free Eggs – Food Bank pop up at Round Lake \nMarch 20th 12pm to 2pm at Round Lake Hall \nFree Eggs! – First come first served. \nPlease bring your own bag
URL:https://www.okib.ca/event/free-eggs-food-bank-pop-up-at-round-lake/
LOCATION:Round Lake Hall\, Chilhitza Road
CATEGORIES:Health
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