FREE Six-Session Workshop for Adults with Diabetes
2023-06-30 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-07-07 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Health Building, 76 Head of the Lake Road
FREE Six-Session Workshop for Adults with Diabetes
DATES/TIME: Friday’s, June 2 until July 7, 2023
LOCATION:
1:00 pm to 3:30pm Okanagan Indian Band Health Centre 76 Head of the Lake Road, Vernon
To register please sign up with Melanie Marchand, Registered Nurse at (250) 542-5094

Salmon Feast
2023-09-15 08:00 - 2023-09-17 17:00
Salmon Feast
Join our Celebration and Honour the Sacredness of the River
It is one of the goals of the Syilx Okanagan Nation to carry on the work of the people’s ancestors and Elders who taught the importance of preserving and revitalizing the traditions, customs, and language of the Syilx people. The Salmon Feast honours the sacredness of the river at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (Okanagan Falls), which is a culturally significant site for the Syilx Okanagan People, and an important traditional fishing camp, gathering place and trading site. The Salmon Feast is a three-day event that involves multiple activities including: ceremonies, a canoe paddle, and on Sunday a salmon feast and ceremony for snx̌aʔiwləm (to honour the sacredness of the river).
The Annual Salmon Feast is an essential practice in the continued organized efforts of the Okanagan Nation Alliance and member communities to raise the importance of the habitat protection and rehabilitation of local ecosystems, watersheds, and renew connections and relationships between all residents of the Region with water and fish. It is vitally important that we honour the salmon so they will always come back to feed the people.
Event date:
September 15-17, 2023
Event location:
sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (Okanagan Falls) Provincial Park, Okanagan Falls, BC
For more info contact:
Leasa Kennedy, Event Planner
events@syilx.org
250-707-0095 ext 233

AGA and Elder Youth Summit
2023-10-03 00:00 - 23:59
Annual General Assembly & Elder Youth Summit
DATE: October 3-4, 2023
LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
CONTACT: Leasa Kennedy, Events Planner at events@syilx.org or 250 707 0095 ext. 233

The 2023 Elder Youth Summit will be held in conjunction with the Annual General Assembly, hosted by the Penticton Indian Band.

Annual General Assembly & Syilx Elder Youth Summit
2023-10-03 08:00 - 2023-10-04 17:00
Annual General Assembly & Syilx Elder Youth Summit

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The Annual General Assembly takes place each year, along with the Syilx Elder Youth Summit. The event brings together the Syilx Okanagan Nation to celebrate our accomplishments and provide an opportunity for Nation members to come together. The AGA is hosted by each of the Syilx Okanagan communities on a rotating basis.

Event date:
October 3-4, 2023
Event location:
Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

For more info contact:

Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator
rmikuletic@syilx.org
250-707-0095 ext. 121

AGA and Elder Youth summit day 2
2023-10-04 00:00 - 23:59

Band Council Meeting
2023-10-16 09:00 - 12:30 | 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
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.**

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
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
