Okanagan Indian Band

OKIB Career Fair
2025-05-08 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Career Fair
New date: May 8th 9:00am to 2:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Way’ Members, the OKIB Career fair will be changing dates to May 8th.
Door prizes!
Bring your resume, explore your opportunities, training and education possibilities and talk to potential future employers.
Questions? Contact:
Glenda Louis
250-542-4328 extension 3004
or glenda.louis@okanagan.org

May Community Shuttle
2025-05-07 10:00 - 15:00
May Community Shuttle

May 7th 14th 21st and 28th

Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.Shuttle will at these locations:11:30 AM – Walmart12:30 PM – Village Green Mall1:30 PM – SuperstoreReturns home at 2:30 PM
Riders 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.
To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Career Decision Making Workshop
2025-05-07 10:00 - 15:00 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Career Decision Making Workshop
May 7th 10:00am to 3:00pm
at the Social Development department (76 Head of the Lake Road)
Lunch will be provided
Explore your strengths, interests and values to make informed career choices. The session covers tools for assessing skills, exploring various career paths and setting realistic goals. Participants will also learn strategies for overcoming uncertainty, evaluating opportunities and making decisions that align with their long-term professional aspirations. By the end, attendees will have a clearer direction and actionable steps for advancing in their careers.

For more information please contact:
pespnorth@okanagan.org
or
etcoordinator@okanagan.org
or
250 542-4328

OKIB Elders Program - Swim for Health
2024-11-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Vernon Rec Center
OKIB Elders Program – Swim for Health
11:00am – 12:30pm Tuesdays, October to December 17th, 2024 (Excluding Holidays) at the Vernon Recreation Centre

*You Must show your OKIB Status card*

Come out and enjoy a swim / sauna / steam room or hot tub
For more information please contact:
Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934

FitNation - OKIB Elders Program
2025-05-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Bluebird building
FitNation – OKIB Elders Program
Tuesdays from 9:30am to 10:30am @Bluebird building (excluding holidays)
Physical activity program with modifications for all endurance levels.
Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep, improve flexibility and balance.

*POSTPONED* UXO Update and Footprints on the land film viewing
2025-05-01 09:30 - 22:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
UXO Info session postponed
Way’ Members the UXO info session originally scheduled for May 1st has been postponed out of respect for the families. A new date for the meeting will be announced soon.

*POSTPONED* Sqlqltmixw Men's BBQ & Language Info Session
2025-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Komasket Park
*POSTPONED* Sqlqltmixw Men’s BBQ & Language Info Session

way’ Members, the men’s bbq event set for tomorrow is being postponed out of respect for the families.

We will be postponing the event to May 28th, and I hope that you can join us then to celebrate and support one another during this difficult time.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

April Community Shuttle
2025-04-02 10:00 - 14:30
April Community Shuttle

April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th

Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.

Shuttle will at these locations:

11:30 AM – Walmart

12:30 PM – Village Green Mall

1:30 PM – Superstore

Returns home at 2:30 PM

Riders 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.

To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

*Postponed* Band Council Meeting
2025-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Tomorrow’s Band Council meeting Postponed
Way’ Members, out of respect for the families tomorrow’s Band Council meeting will be postponed until May 5th.
Thank you for your understanding.

Federal election voting day
2025-04-28 07:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Federal Election voting day – April 28th

Polling station at Head of the Lake Hall 7am to 7pm
118 Head of the Lake Road

Way’ Members a polling station for the ongoing Canadian Federal election will be hosted at Head of the Lake Hall on election day, April 28th.

See guide below for eligible id for voting in the federal election.

Lets Bowl - OKIB Elders Program
2025-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
Lets Bowl – OKIB Elders Program
Last Friday of the Month – January 2025 – June 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm at Lincoln Lanes (3510 25 Ave, Vernon)
Please register with Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934
No charge!
Light snack included.

Tax Clinic with Gord Adam
2025-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Tax Clinic with Gord Adam

Thursdays March 13 to April 24 from 1pm – 2pm at the Social Development Boardroom
Way’ 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.
For Social Development clients: Please fill out this form and bring it with you to the clinic: Tax form
For 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

Okanagan Similkameen Collaborative Leadership Table meeting
2025-04-24 09:30 - 15:30
Okanagan Similkameen Collaborative Leadership Table meeting
April 24th 2025 from 9:30am – 3:30pm – Lake Country

Band Council Meeting
2025-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
April 22nd 9:00am to 12:00pm
Way’ Members the upcoming Band Council meeting will be held on April 22nd at Head of the Lake Hall.

April monthly Parent Forum Night
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
April monthly Parent Forum Night

Wednesday April 16 5:30-7:30 @ New Horizons Building New Horizons

Way’ Parents, please join us for our Monthly Education Parent Forum Night.

Wednesday April 16, 2025

New Horizons

5:30-7:30

If you would like to sign up for a grocery gift card please register by April 14.

https://forms.office.com/r/iiA4W510c5

FitNation - OKIB Elders Program
2025-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Bluebird building
FitNation – OKIB Elders Program
Mondays 11:00am to 12:00pm @Bluebird building
February to April 2025
Physical activity program with modifications for all endurance levels.
Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep, improve flexibility and balance.

Band Council Meeting
2025-04-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
Way’ Members, the upcoming Chief and Council meeting will be held at Head of the Lake Hall from 9am to 12pm as well as on zoom:
*UPDATE* Zoom is on standby pending a Council motion admitting Members to the meeting. Once the motion passes Band Members will be admitted to the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864405111?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID
828 6440 5111

Passcode
846593

Community Consultation Plan Celebratory Completion Dinner
2025-04-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Community Consultation Plan Celebratory Completion Dinner
Now rescheduled for: April 11th 5pm – 6:30pm @Head of the Lake Hall
Way’ Members,
Thanks to your feedback and the work of the Inkumupulux collective the CCP is now complete.
To celebrate the group is hosting a celebratory dinner for community at Head of the Lake Hall on March 7th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm.
The evening will feature prizes, presentations and dinner!
Questions? Contact Stacy Yow at:
250-309-1104 or
stacy.yow@okanagan.org

2025-2027 Council Swearing in ceremony
2025-04-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
2025-2027 Council Swearing in ceremony

April 9th, 2025 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall

Way’ Members, the 2025-2027 Council Swearing in ceremony is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, April 9th form 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Come join us for dinner and welcome in the new Chief and Council.

Agenda
5:00PM Doors open
5:15PM Council pictures (individual and group photo)
5:30PM Drumming
6:00PM Opening remarks
6:05PM DINNER
7:00PM Acknowledgement of outgoing Elected Council
7:05PM Introduction of Elected Council
7:15PM Syilx Declaration
7:20PM Swearing-In/Signing of the Group Oath of Office
7:50PM Closing remarks

Financial Literacy Course
2025-04-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Financial Literacy Course

April 8th 5:00pm – 6:30pm at Head of the Lake Hall

Vantage One Credit Union & the Pre-Employment Supports Program in partnership is hosting a presentation on Financial Literacy on Tuesday April 8, 2025, at the Head of the Lake Hall starting at 5:00 pm. We hope Membership and Community can attend the event and there will be door prizes as well for those who are in attendance.

OKIB Flag Raising Ceremony
2025-04-08 11:00 - 12:00
OKIB Flag Raising Ceremony
April 8th 11:00am – 12:00pm
Okanagan Landing Elementary (7322 Grant Rd, Vernon BC V1H1G6, Canada)
