Band Council Meeting
2023-10-16 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver) | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall & on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495
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OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal.
To access the Band Council information you must log onto the portal:
https://okib.civicweb.net/user/signin
To register for free access to the Band
Council Portal, follow this link:
https://okib.ca/uploads/files/Portal-landing-page.pdf
**Members are asked to identify themselves on the Zoom call by entering their names. This is to help ensure that members only are present on the Zoom call.**

Lets Get Moving - OKIB Elder's program
2023-10-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-30 10:30 - 11:30 | kal tire place
Lets Get Moving – OKIB Elder’s program
Monday & Wednesday 10:30am – 11:30am @ Kal Tire Place
October 2023 – April 2024
For more information or ride contact Sharmaine at: 250-241-4934

Elder's swimming
2023-10-17 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-10-24 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-10-31 11:30 - 12:30 | Vernon Rec Center
Swim for Health
Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm
From October 2023 to April 2024 (Excluding Holidays)
@Vernon Rec Center

Come out and enjoy a swim/sauna/steam room or hot tub!

For more information contact Cathy Johnson at 250 540 3441

Reminder: Okanagan Indian Band Public Safety Team Open House
2023-10-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Public Safety Office
Reminder: Okanagan Indian Band Public Safety Team Open House
Theme ~ Fall into Winter Preparedness

October 19, 2023

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Public Safety Office

118 Head of Lake

Information on programs, services, prevention and supports

Learn more about Cultural Safety Education and other programs offered…

Tea, coffee, and light snacks are provided

We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming

For more information:

Michael Ochoa 250.309.0353

Email: publicsafety@okanagan.org

Learn how to bead a poppy - Elder's Program
2023-10-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-10-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Bluebird building
Learn how to bead a poppy – Elder’s Program
Poppy Beading with Sue
Thursday October 19th 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday October 25th 1:30pm-3:30pm
@ Bluebird building
Limited seats available, to register please contact:
Candy: 250 309 0137
Cathy 250 540 3441
Sharmaine 250 241 4934

Fall Youth Pro-D day activities
2023-10-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Fall Youth Pro-D day activities
October 20th 9am-4pm
Grades 1-7
-Pumpkin patch and carving
-O’Keefe ranch
-Spooky movie
Drop off at Bluebird building
Lunch will be provided!
To register please email Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org

Elder's Program - Sewing a drum bag
2023-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Elder’s Program – Sewing a drum bag
Monday October 23, 2pm – 4pm
@Bluebird building
Please register with Sharmaine: 250 241 4934

"Bear Grease" - Elder's theatre night
2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Vernon District and Performing Arts Center
Bear Grease is a fresh and fun Indigenous take on the classic 1978 musical. The all-Indigenous cast includes Crystle Lightning (2021 Canadian Screen Award Winner for Best Actress, Trickster, and Three Pines) as Sandy and MC RedCloud (Yellowstone) as Danny.
The OKIB Elder’s Program has 20 tickets available for Members that are 65+ to attend the viewing of “Bear Grease” on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023.
If you are an OKIB Member 65+ and would like to attend please contact Candy: 250 309 0137 , Cathy 250-540-3441 or Sharmaine 250 241 4934.
*Should more than 20 people 65+yrs want to attend, a draw will be made for the tickets.

OKIB Community Covid 19 & Flu clinics
2023-10-25 09:00 - 16:00
OKIB Community Covid 19 & Flu clinics
*Please note the clinic will be closed from 12-1pm for lunch break*
COVID-19 and Flu Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more important
than ever to get immunized against the flu. Especially
during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you start to feel unwell, it can be hard to
determine if you are sick because of the flu virus
or COVID-19, because the flu and COVID-19 have
some of the same symptoms.
Although both of these viruses can make you feel
very sick, the flu vaccination will protect you from
Influenza.
It is possible to have concurrent infections of
Influenza and COVID-19 which are different viruses
of different families. To avoid this, it is highly
recommended to have your annual flu shot.
Influenza vaccines are the best way
to prevent the flu and are free to all
First Nations/Aboriginal Peoples.
If you have any questions please contact 250-542-5094
Okanagan Indian Band- Health and Family Service Department

Mamas for Mamas - Kelowna visist
2023-10-27 11:00 - 15:00
Mamas for Mamas – Kelowna visist
October.27.2023
11:00 a.m. (our scheduled visit)
OKIB – Providing transportation to this event.
Please call Rosalie @ 250.306.1756 or send an e-mail to Rosalie.saddleman@okanagan.orgif you would like to join us.
Bring bags as there would be items to bring home with you.
Mamas for Mamas also has applications for their annual Holiday Hamper open. if you’re interested, use this link to apply: https://www.mamasformamas.org/holidayprogram/

Elder's Program - Pumpkin Carving
2023-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Elder’s Program – Pumpkin Carving
October 30th
Meet at Bluebird building at 1pm to pick a pumpkin to carve and head back to the Bluebird building

To register: Cathy 250 540 3441

Youth Halloween party
2023-10-30 16:00 - 17:30 | Bluebird building
The Youth Activities team will be putting on a Halloween party this Monday October 30th from 4:00pm – 5:30pm at the Bluebird building!
Swing by for crafts, snacks and a movie!
All ages welcome.

PAL course session one
2023-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | New Horizons
Upcoming PAL course
Sessions will be held at the New Horizons building.
Please specify which day you would like to attend.
Ages 12 and up.
First session
November 2nd 8:00am – 5:00pm
Second session
November 3rd 8:00am – 5:00pm
Lunch will be provided.
Limited spots available, first come first served.
To register please email events@okanagan.org

Elders program planning meeting
2023-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Bluebird building
Elders program planning meeting
November 2 10:00am – 12:00pm
at the Bluebird building
The Elders program team invites you to come share your activities on what activities, events and or workshops you would like to see for the upcoming 2024 Elder’s Program.

If you cannot make the meeting but would like to share your ideas please contact one of the other:
Candace: 250 309 0137
Cathy: 250 540 3441
Sharmaine: 250 241 4934

PAL course session two
2023-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 | New Horizons

OKIB Moccasin bootcamp
2023-11-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-10 17:00 - 18:00
OKIB Moccasin Bootcamp – 5 sessions left

Way’ Members, there are still 5 Moccasin bootcamp sessions remaining which you can join in on:

Hosted on Friday November 3, 10, 17, 24 and

December 1st 2023

Time: 5:15 -6:15 pm

at Fearless Training Okanagan

3105 28th Street, Vernon BC

With trainer Brandy Griffin

OKIB Community Covid 19 & Flu clinics
2023-11-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
OKIB Community Covid 19 & Flu clinics
COVID-19 and Flu Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more important
than ever to get immunized against the flu. Especially
during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you start to feel unwell, it can be hard to
determine if you are sick because of the flu virus
or COVID-19, because the flu and COVID-19 have
some of the same symptoms.
Although both of these viruses can make you feel
very sick, the flu vaccination will protect you from
Influenza.
It is possible to have concurrent infections of
Influenza and COVID-19 which are different viruses
of different families. To avoid this, it is highly
recommended to have your annual flu shot.
Influenza vaccines are the best way
to prevent the flu and are free to all
First Nations/Aboriginal Peoples.
If you have any questions please contact 250-542-5094
Okanagan Indian Band- Health and Family Service Department

Tea time with First Language Speakers
2023-11-05 10:00 - 11:00
Tea time with First language Speakers
We will meet online with First Language Speakers to discuss any traditional knowledge or language questions you may have.
November 5 10-11am
November 19th 10-11am
December 3rd 10-11am
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/PFw1iGrPLdjEgADx9

Elder's necklace making
2023-11-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Elder’s necklace making workshop
Monday, November 6th 2pm -4pm @Bluebird building
Contact Sharmaine at 250-241-4934 or eac1@okanagan.org to register

Duck Lake Covid-19 & Flu clinics
2023-11-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Duck Lake Health and Wellness building
OKIB Community Covid 19 & Flu clinics
Duck Lake Health and Wellness building
#16 9590 Jim Bailey Rd, Kelowna BC
COVID-19 and Flu Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more important
than ever to get immunized against the flu. Especially
during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you start to feel unwell, it can be hard to
determine if you are sick because of the flu virus
or COVID-19, because the flu and COVID-19 have
some of the same symptoms.
Although both of these viruses can make you feel
very sick, the flu vaccination will protect you from
Influenza.
It is possible to have concurrent infections of
Influenza and COVID-19 which are different viruses
of different families. To avoid this, it is highly
recommended to have your annual flu shot.
Influenza vaccines are the best way
to prevent the flu and are free to all
First Nations/Aboriginal Peoples.
If you have any questions please contact 250-542-5094
Okanagan Indian Band- Health and Family Service Department

OKIB Community Covid 19 & Flu clinics
2023-11-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Health Building, 76 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Community Covid 19 & Flu clinics
*Please note the clinic will be closed from 12 to 1pm for lunch*
COVID-19 and Flu Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more important
than ever to get immunized against the flu. Especially
during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you start to feel unwell, it can be hard to
determine if you are sick because of the flu virus
or COVID-19, because the flu and COVID-19 have
some of the same symptoms.
Although both of these viruses can make you feel
very sick, the flu vaccination will protect you from
Influenza.
It is possible to have concurrent infections of
Influenza and COVID-19 which are different viruses
of different families. To avoid this, it is highly
recommended to have your annual flu shot.
Influenza vaccines are the best way
to prevent the flu and are free to all
First Nations/Aboriginal Peoples.
If you have any questions please contact 250-542-5094
Okanagan Indian Band- Health and Family Service Department

Gravel pit engagement session for Membership
2023-11-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Gravel Pit Engagement session for Membership
November 15th starting at 5:30pm
Refreshments will be served
Head of the Lake Hall
For more information contact
250-545-3424 or by email at communications@okibgc.ca

Final Language and Culture strategy engagement session
2023-11-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
way̓ x̌ast sx̌lx̌aʕlt | Hello and good day,
Please join the Okanagan Indian Band’s Language & Culture Department in celebrating the final Language & Culture Strategy Plan with a shared meal together. We will be having one final gathering session to celebrate the work and insight OKIB has contributed to this project.
Please join us at the Head of the Lake Hall on November 16th between 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
If you have any questions please contact the Language & Culture Admin Assistant, Gavin Muselle: languageadmin2@okanagan.org. PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEoPxHcfJx60F79oP0DYksWSLRgYb-PtjfEGt9QO5rE85bGw/viewform
