Okanagan Indian Band

Cultural Safety Education
2022-11-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
Okanagan Indian Band Public Safety Team invites you to join Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand for Cultural Safety Education
Dates available:

October 25th & 26th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
November 8th & 9th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
November 22nd & 23rd, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Location:
n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office
Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Un-derstanding Truth & Reconciliation etc.
We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming.
Light snacks and lunch provided daily.
To sign up please contact:
Michael Ochoa
250.309.0353
publicsafety@okanagan.org

Band Council Meeting
2022-11-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-24 09:00 - 12:00
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will held on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81979759495?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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.**

Th’owxiya - The Hungry Feast Dish
2022-11-06 14:00 - 15:00
​First Nations storytellers spin a tale of misadventure and giving back to the earth for theatregoers of all ages​
The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre presents Th’owxiya – The Hungry Feast Dish on Sunday, November 6 at 2:00PM. The show runs 45 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for ages 5 to 15. Tickets are $12. For tickets, please call 250-549-SHOW (7469) and for video previews, please visit our 2022-23 SPOTLIGHT Season online at: www.vdpac.ca.
Ticket Link: https://www.ticketseller.ca/ti…

Open skating for Youth
2022-11-05 16:30 - 18:30
Open Skate for Youth​
​Beginning in November – Open Saturdays from 430 to 630pm
at Okanagan Training Rink (5204 27th street, Vernon)
250-549-7468
-Younger Children require adult supervision
-Okanagan Training rink staff onsite for skating support
-participants must bring their own skates and equipment

Drop in Flu and Covid vaccine clinic on Nov 4 & 5 - Bluebird building
2022-11-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-04 13:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Drop in Flu and Covid vaccine clinic on Nov 4 & 5 – Bluebird building
Way’ Members, the Health team will be running a Drop in Vaccine clinic at the Bluebird building, Friday and Saturday this week. If you haven’t gotten a flu shot yet or your Covid booster, this is a perfect opportunity to.

Friday Nov 4, 1-7pm
Saturday Nov 5, 9am-4pm

Lets Gather together: Baby and Toddler group
2022-11-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Lets Gather together: Baby and Toddler group, starting up Oct 11th on Tuesday’s 11AM-1PM @ Health Boardroom
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Health & Activity topics such as:
-Nutrition/Baby’s first foods
-Growth & Development
-Oral health
-Baby massage
-Traditional crafts
-Community kitchen
-Water safety, and many many more topics

Tea Time with Fluent Speakers Series
2022-10-30 00:00
Members, please register here for details: https://forms.gle/oeEbeJRD4kvde72u6

Trunk or Treat 2022
2022-10-29 17:00 - 18:30
Trunk or Treat 2022

Way’ Members,

Trunk or treat is returning once again. Join us Saturday October 29th at 5:00pm in Komasket Park. There will be Hot Chocolate, Hot dogs, and of course, the ‘Best Trunk Contest’ so be sure to decorate the trunk of your vehicle to join the contest!

To register email Glenda louis at glendalouis@hotmail.com
Or register using this google docs link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA3rXyZ5PomJZWbsSpRXMIy0gywJcJEgrVMJXMsa32krlakw/viewform
If you have questions please email: Julie Richard- jewelz0819@hotmail.com
Or Sulinek Saddleman- Sulinek@hotmail.com

Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
2022-10-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-26 12:00 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
Head of the Lake Hall

Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
2022-10-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Lake Country SRI building
Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
SRI Building, Duck Lake

High School Tutoring lessons
2022-10-27 15:00 - 18:00
Every Thursday from 3pm to 6pm at Teen Junction
Virtual lessons also available

to register please email activities@okanagan.org

Covid 19 and Influenza vaccination for Children and Infants
2022-10-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Health Building, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Covid 19 and Influenza vaccination for Children and Infants
Ages 6 months to 11 years old eligible

-By appointment Only-
Call Melanie Marchand, Community Health Nurse to book: 250-542-5094

BreathArmy - Breathing health and wellness workshop
2022-10-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road

Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
2022-10-21 13:00 - 16:00
Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
OKIB Health Center (76 Head of the Lake road)

Raising of ONA flag at Armstrong RCMP Detachment
2022-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Opportunity
On October 20th, 2022 at 11:00 am, a flag raising ceremony will be held at the Armstrong RCMP Detachment located at 3710 Pleasant Valley Road.
On this date, alongside community elders, the official Okanagan Nation Flag will be raised on a newly installed flagpole, recognizing that the Detachment is located on the traditional sylix territory of the Okanagan peoples. Additionally, a land recognition plaque will also be unveiled and will highlight the RCMP’s working relationship with community.
A BBQ lunch will be provided by Indigenous Policing Services. We are hoping to see many community members in attendance!
Lim limpt!

Drop In Covid 19 booster & Influenza shot clinic
2022-10-19 12:00 - 19:30, 2022-10-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Health Building, 76 Head of the Lake Road

Lets Gather together: Baby and Toddler group
2022-10-18 11:00 - 13:00

Four Food Chiefs Gathering
2022-10-17 09:00 - 2022-10-18 16:00 | jerry-wang-J4GUGvoXAYU-unsplash
Four Food Chiefs Gathering
DATE: October 17-18, 2022
TIME: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator at 250-707-0095 ext 121 or rmikuletic@syilx.org
The Four Food Chiefs Gathering is an annual gathering of Syilx Nation members. This event focuses on information sharing, utilizing the enowkinwixw model through our Four Food Chiefs.
The Four Food Chiefs Gathering is an annual gathering of Syilx Nation members. This event focuses on information sharing, utilizing the enowkinwixw model through our Four Food Chiefs. Each year, the event consists of workshops, discussions, presentations, keynotes and activities that focus on connecting to the land and water, connecting to each other, our well-being and learning useful tools to thrive!
Open to Syilx Nation members and community members.
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/khJRS9KRKd9g9Z5m9

Band Council meeting
2022-10-17 09:00 - 11:00
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will held on Zoom.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81979759495?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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.**
