Okanagan Indian Band

Salmon Feast
2024-09-20 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park, Green Lake Rd, Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0, Okanagan Falls
Salmon Feast
September 20-22, 2024
sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park, Okanagan Falls

Stick Games Tournament – Friday September 20th
The annual Syilx Nation Salmon Feast Stick Game Tournament will be on Friday September 20, 2024! Join us for a chance to win some cash
Registration for stick games will be available on-site from 3 pm – 5 pm.

Salmon Run- Saturday September 21st
The run/walk will commence at 11 am from At sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park in Okanagan Falls. Arrive by 10:30 PM to take part in a 2.5 km or 5 km run or walk. To participate, kindly register at the ONA table by 10:30 AM on Saturday.

Canoe Paddle- Saturday September 22nd
The canoe paddle expedition commences at Skaha Lake Marina, situated in the northeast corner of Skaha Lake, Penticton, British Columbia. This traditional canoe journey will culminate with a welcoming at OK Falls around 3:30 PM.

Camping and vendor applications
available on our website: https://syilx.org/events/okanagan-nation-salmon-feast/

snx̌x̌aʔiwləm- Honouring the sacredness of the river Salmon feast
2024-09-20 10:00 - 17:00
snx̌x̌aʔiwləm- Honouring the sacredness of the river Salmon feast, September 20th – 22nd sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park, Okanagan Falls

Registration for the Annual Salmon Feast is now open! 🐟🌊 Join us from September 20th – 22nd, 2024, to celebrate and honour the traditions of our Nation at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Okanagan Falls.

👉 For more information visit: https://syilx.org/events/okanagan-nation-salmon-feast/
👉Camping registration here: https://forms.gle/oRLHAmnw4rytskhc7
👉Vendor application here: https://forms.gle/MvLWsq8kfZnnTBp1A
👉Call for Cooks application here: https://syilx.org/job_openings/salmon-feast-call-for-cooks-2024/

Okanagan-Syilx Hunting & Gathering 2024
2024-09-21 00:00 - 2024-09-29 23:59 | Blanket Creek Provincial Park
Hosted by Okanagan Indian Band
All Syilx Peoples Welcome
Location: Blanket Creek Provincial Park. Look for signage. See map link below.
Our purpose is to provide an opportunity to gather traditional foods to disperse throughout the communities to those that are unable to harvest.
For more information contact Julie Richard or Colleen Marchand at 250-542-7132.
Camp is in an isolated area with no cell service or amenities. Please bring your own camping gear, chairs. No disposable items.
Map of Blanket Creek Provincial Park: BC Parks Map (arcgis.com)

Learn to Bead an Orange Shirt Pin
2024-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | New Horizons
Learn to Bead an Orange Shirt Pin

September 17th & 19th @New Horizons

Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/hNkPusUVSAcYYj9G7

*Limited seats available, must be able to attend both days.

Learn how to bead an Orange Shirt Pin!

When: September 17th & 19th

Where: New Horizons

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Little Warriors
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
Dancing, drumming, nature, wildlife identification and more. For youth ages 5 to 7. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 PM at the New Horizons building.To register email activities1@okanagan.org or call 250-241-7074.

Food Share at the BlueBird Building
2024-09-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Bluebird building
OKIB members, stop by the Bluebird Building between 3 PM and 6 PM to pick up free produce grown at Sun Valley Ranch on OKIB lands by the Food Security Initiative. Produce is available on a first come, first served basis. Bring our own box or bags as no bags are provided, to help minimize waste. Produce is available while supplies last.

Harm Reduction Open House
2024-09-05 09:00 - 18:00 | OKIB Wellness Center
way’ come check our open house any Thursday in September. For more information call Nicole Sullivan Peer Support Worker 250-309-7364

N̓xaʔcín̓ (Elders) Luncheon
2024-09-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Nkwala School, 9410 Nkwala Rd, Douglas Lake, BC V0E 1S0
N̓xaʔcín̓ (Elders) Luncheon
Wednesday September 18, 2024
N’kwala School, Douglas Lake

Calling all Syilx Elders to join us for a snqaʔt̓kʷís (september) luncheon to welcome autumn!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/dxHcgvZtpsUPZVnDA

Transportation will be provided for OKIB Elders. Registry is required by September 16th please email tworker@okanagan.org to sign up as seats are limited seats available.

Fall Community Shuttle
2024-09-04 10:00 - 15:00
Fall Community Shuttle
September 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire Hall, Whitemans Creek and Round Lake
Shuttle stops for one hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall.
Walmart: 11:30am
Village Green Mall: 12:30pm
Superstore: 1:30pm
Returns home at 2:30pm

Riders must register! seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a parent/guardian
To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Fit Nation
2024-04-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Bluebird building
Fit Nation – Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm at the Bluebird building
Fitnation is a physical activity program and can be modified to fit with al fitness and mobility levels!
-Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep as well as improve flexibility and balance.

Coffee with a Cop
2024-09-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Public Safety Office

Band Council Meeting
2024-09-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Council Chambers
Band Council Meeting
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Council Chambers & on zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85358034070?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 853 5803 4070
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.**

ONA Salmon Distribution
2024-09-13 13:00 - 15:30 | Komasket Park
ONA Salmon Distribution happening tomorrow, Komasket Kitchen starting approx 1pm
We apologize for the last-minute announcement, but we have received news that ONA will be providing salmon for the OKIB community tomorrow. Please see the attached poster for details.
-Food Security Team
Pick up available at Komasket Kitchen
Estimated pick up time starting at 1:00pm
3 Salmon per household.
First come first served.
Whole salmon, Please bring your own bags, coolers or carrying containers.

Takla Nation - Ceremony and Cultural exchange
2024-09-13 10:30 - 14:00 | Public Safety Office
OKIB Youth Leadership Council invites you to welcome:
Takla Nation for Ceremony and Cultural exchange for Youth.
Lunch will be provided!
September 13th 10:30am-2:00pm
at Public Safety Office, 118 Head of the Lake Rd (Lower Level of Head of the Lake Hall)

Community Engagement & Lunch - OKIB Health and Social Development Department review
2024-09-13 10:00 - 15:00 | New Horizons
Community Engagement & Lunch – OKIB Health and Social Development Department review

September 13, 2024 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: New Horizons Building – #8 Bonneau Rd, Vernon, B.C. Join us on September 13, 2024, to share your feedback, have some lunch and enter to win some prizes!

Food Share program @ Komasket Kitchen
2024-09-12 14:00 - 18:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share program @ Komasket Kitchen – September 12 2:00 to 6:00pm or until supplies last
Free produce for pick up for OKIB Members on a first come first serve basis. All produce is grown within the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch.
Please bring your own bags or boxes.

In-Person Focus Group - OKIB Health and Social Development Department review
2024-09-12 09:00 - 17:00 | New Horizons
In-Person Focus Group – OKIB Health and Social Development Department review

In-Person Focus Group
September 12, 2020
Location: New Horizons Building #8 Bonneau Rd, Vernon, B.C.
Caregivers 9:00am – 10:30am
Elders 10:45am – 12:15pm
Young Families 1:45pm – 3:15pm
Youth 3:30pm – 5:00pm

To participate in a focus group, please contact Maia Schor by email at maia.schor@mnp.ca.

Postponed: Band Council Meeting
2024-09-09 09:00 - 12:30 | Council Chambers

3rd Annual OKIB/OKIBGC Charity Golf tournament
2024-09-06 08:30 - 17:00 | The Rise Resort, 8800 Rising View Way, Vernon, BC, Canada
3rd Annual OKIB/OKIBGC Charity Golf tournament
September 6th, 8:30am to 4:45pm @ The Rise Resort, 8800 Rising View Way Vernon, British Columbia, Canada V1H 1Z9
way̓ p yayat | Hello everyone,

Registration is now open for our 3rd Annual OKIB & OKIB Group of Companies Golf Tournament, proceeds will go to OKIB to assist in building their new Cultural Immersion School!!

We sell out fast and last year had a 73 person waitlist!! Included in your day of golf is: 18 Holes of golf at The Rise, golf cart, lunch, dinner, swag, contests, prizes and so much fun!

A huge thank you to our title sponsor Tolko Industries, and if you’re interested in any sponsorship opportunities you can find the information on our website or contact Tetko at 250-540-1872. Remember this all goes to an amazing cause, and so far to date we’ve raised over $200,000! Help us reach this year’s goal of another $100,000, and see you on the green!

Here’s the website link: https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/okib-okib-group-of-companies-3rd-annual-charity-golf-tournament

OKIB Language Nest open house
2024-09-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Language Nest
OKIB Language Nest open house
September 4th 10:00am – 1:00pm
September 5th 5:00pm-7:00pm
At the Language Nest

Questions? Comments? contact: lncoordinator@okanagan.org or 250-309-3557

Food Share program at Duck Lake
2024-09-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Duck Lake Gathering Place (10591 Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country)
Food Share program at Duck Lake – Today, September 5th, 3pm-6pm or until supplies last @ 10591 Okanagan Centre Rd East, Lake Country

Way’ Duck Lake Members, the Food Share program will be heading down to the Duck Lake area today and will have free produce for pick up for OKIB Members on a first come first served basis. All produce is grown at the Food Security Initiative at the Sun Valley Ranch.

Please bring your own boxes or bags!
