OKIB Family Ice Time
2024-10-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | okanagan training rink, 5204 27th street
OKIB Family Ice Time – Saturdays 6:30pm-8:30pm @Okanagan Training Rink, 5204 27th ave, Vernon

October 5th to March 22nd, 2025

No registration needed!

OKIB Family Ice time will run from October 5th to March 22nd, 2025

Need skates or gear? contact Brendon Caron at: 250-241-6945

Band Council Meeting
2024-12-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Head of the Lake Hall & on zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051
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, please follow the instructions on the bottom of the Council page on our website:
Chief & Council

**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.**

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

Claims update meeting
2024-12-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Claims update meeting

UXO, Columbia River Transboundary, Drinking Water and Specific (Colonial) Claim community update meeting.

December 17th, 2024, 5pm – 8pm @Head of the Lake Hall.

Dinner: 5 PM-6 PM

Presentations from 6PM-8PM

Zoom will also be available for the event:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Ribbon Shirt Making Workshop with Shanny Bear Shirt
2024-12-17 17:00 - 22:00 | OKIB Wellness Center
Ribbon Shirt Making Workshop with Shanny Bear Shirt

Update:

Thank you for your interest in our ribbon shirt Workshop! Registrations for the workshop are officially closed as it is currently full. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist in case a spot opens up or to receive updates about future events, please complete the registration form linked below https://forms.office.com/r/pMUHSMvtnY we will reach out to those registered in the next couple days to confirm attendance.

December Community Shuttle
2024-12-04 10:00 - 15:00
December Community Shuttle
December 4th, 11th & 18th

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

OKIB Winter Solstice activities
2024-12-21 07:30 - 21:00
OKIB Winter Solstice activities
Saturday December 21st
7:30am – Morning dip at Komasket Park – Drummers invited to attend
8:30am – Light breakfast at the qwci (pit house)
8:30am – Open house of the qwci (pit house)
4:00pm – Doors open at Head of the Lake Hall
4:30pm – Turkey/Ham Dinner at Head of the Lake Hall
Join the Language and Culture Program for a Solstice Dinner, hosted by Chief and Council.
Registration link for the Solstice dinner: https://forms.gle/hrzmm9NRR1aLPamw9
Dinner Menu: Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad and dinner buns.
Door prizes will be drawn throughout the evening!

Sovereign Lake & Spirit North OKIB Family event
2025-01-04 12:30 - 15:00 | Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
Sovereign Lake & Spirit North OKIB Family event

January 4th 12:30pm – 3:00pm

OKIB Youth Activities is excited to host an all-ages Family Event for OKIB Members in collaboration with Sovereign Lake and Spirit North. Join us for Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, and other winter activities at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club on Saturday January 4th from 12:30-3:00pm!

All equipment and passes will be available, free of charge, to all registered participants. Just wear your snow gear to stay comfortable out in the cold. Instructors from Spirit North and Sovereign Lake will be on-site to help newcomers begin enjoying these wonderful winter activities!

Follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/HZz4KPBa7n or use the QR code to sign up! Snacks and Refreshments will be available.

Limited transportation available (Or meet at Sovereign Lake)

Pick up at Bluebird at 11:30am

Drive back to Bluebird at 3:00pm

*POSTPONED* 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements meeting
2025-01-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
*POSTPONED* 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements meeting

Out of respect for the family, the Audited Financial Statements meeting scheduled for the evening of January 6th has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.

Youth Mentorship Program Planning
2025-01-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Youth Mentorship Program Planning
January 7th 5:00pm – 7:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall

For OKIB Youth ages 13 to 18.

Please join us to plan the next Youth mentorship program sessions. Dinner will be provided.We are looking to host monthly sessions connecting our youth with knowledge keepers and fluent speakers.All youth interested in participating are encouraged to attend this planning session.Sessions will occur on weekends or weeknights to accommodate class schedules.

Registration link:https://forms.gle/pMcEmKgyQ2GhW1m29

Traditional Foods Feast
2025-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Brought to you by Language & Culture and Health Department. Come enjoy traditional foods with family and friends. Follow this link to register: https://forms.gle/jkjrPSXMFTpEucEYA

Duck Lake Membership Forum
2025-01-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Lake Country Fire Hall, 11063 Okanagan Centre Rd East, Lake Country
Duck Lake Membership Forum
Monday February 3rd, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
At Lake Country Fire Hall – 11063 Okanagan Centre Rd East, Lake Country.

Silverstar Shuttle
2025-01-10 15:30 - 20:00
Silverstar Shuttle
January 10th and 17th
Pick up begins at 3:30pm and returns at 8:00pm
Pick up from Bluebird building, Whiteman’s Creek, Round Lake, Six Mile Firehall and in Vernon.
Riders must register!
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 or text Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

*POSTPONED* Captikwl Night
2025-01-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Captikwl nights postponed – January 25
Way’ Members, the Captikwl nights event for January 25th is postponed out of respect for the Family.
A new date for the event will be determined for a later date.
Thank you for your understanding.

Band Council Meeting
2025-01-13 09:00 - 12:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Head of the Lake Hall & on zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051

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.**

February Community Shuttle
2025-01-21 08:00 - 17:00
February Community Shuttle

February 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

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

Parents Forum Night POSTPONED
2025-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
January Parents Forum Night Postponed
Way’ Members. The Education team will be postponing the January Parents Forum Night for this month. Keep an eye out for February’s Parents Forum event.

captikʷɬ: k̓ʷəck̓ʷəcstim iʔ stəɬtaɬtet - Captikwl Forum
2025-01-23 10:00 - 15:30
captikʷɬ: k̓ʷəck̓ʷəcstim iʔ stəɬtaɬtet
DATE: January 23, 2025
TIME: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
LOCATION: Virtual via Zoom
CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Senior Communications Coordinator at rmikuletic@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 121

Okanagan Nation Alliance will be hosting several captikʷl Forums this year, in partnership with the En’owkin Centre. The captikʷl forums are held for feedback and community engagement in examining Syilx captikʷl on the Syilx Nation Building, how lessons from the captikʷl connect with our modern way of living, and how to integrate Syilx values and principles within captikʷl in Policy & Planning.

Open to Syilx Nation Members only, including those with Syilx lineage or Syilx spouses and children.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/3CBqYsCXCbiWAxRSA
