Tube Town Pro-D Day trip
2025-01-24 10:30 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Tube Town Pro-D Day trip

January 24th

Must hold a current SilverStar Seasons Pass

Pick up and drop off at the Cultural Immersion School, 10:30am -4:00pm

For ages 5-12

To register use the link: https://forms.office.com/r/JtpRyMePPT

or contact activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-6946

January Silver Star Shuttle
2025-01-24 15:30 - 20:00
January Silver Star Shuttle
January 24th & 31st – 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.

Available for all OKIB Members & Families

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.

OKIB Family Ice Time
2024-10-05 18:30 - 20:30 | 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
2025-01-27 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.**

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

Community Audited Financial Statements Presentation
2025-01-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Community Audited Financial Statements Presentation – Tuesday January 28th @ Head of the Lake Hall
Way’ Members, The new date for the Audited Financial Statements meeting is January 28th.
Dinner from 5-6pm
Presentation from 6-8pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Learner's License Knowledge Test Prep
2025-01-29 13:00 - 14:30 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Learner’s License Knowledge Test Prep
Social Development boardroom, January 29th & 31st, February 3rd & 5th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm
In partnership with Arrive Alive, PESP will be holding knowledge test preparation classes for the written road test.
For more information please contact Julianne Brewer at 250-558-3706

Syilx Okanagan Nation Gathering 2025
2025-01-30 09:00 - 16:00
Syilx Okanagan Nation Gathering 2025
DATE: January 30-31, 2025
TIME: 9 am – 4 pm
LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator at events.support@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext 121

ax̌aʔ l kʷu syilx itmxʷu̓laxʷtət, istəɬtaɬtət, lut pnkin tə x̌ʷickmntm km tə tumi̓stmntm. məɬ kl ts x̌ʷuys, l̓a kin ts sx̌əlx̌a̓lt
This is our syilx life place, our laws/responsible life-ways have never been given away or sold. these ways are forever, til the end of days.
The Chiefs Executive Council (CEC) have been approached by the elders to meet about title and rights matters, including those concerning the Syilx Territory. This two-day event will offer an opportunity for CEC Legal and Policy updates aimed at supporting the Syilx Nation in our efforts to advance our Syilx Inherent Rights. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
We encourage all Syilx Nation Leadership and members to attend.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/983VEHiGYH8RKqgK8

Elder's Bingo and Luncheon
2025-01-30 11:00 - 14:30 | Bluebird building
Elder’s Bingo – January 30th 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Come join us for an Elders Luncheon and Bingo at the Bluebird Building
Questions? contact: Candace Wilkinson at eac2@okanagan.org

OKIB General Band Meeting
2025-02-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
An opportunity to speak with Chief & Council.
February 1, from 10 am to 3 pm at HOL.
Lunch will be served.
The General Band Meeting is open to OKIB members only.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Duck Lake Membership Forum
2025-02-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Lake Country Fire Department (11063,Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country British Columbia V4V 1H3, Canada)
Duck Lake Membership Forum

Monday February 3rd, 4:00pm – 8:00pm

At Lake Country Fire Hall – 11063 Okanagan Centre Rd East, Lake Country.

Meeting will also be available on zoom:

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

OKIB Elders program planning meeting invitation
2025-02-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Bluebird building
OKIB Elders program planning meeting invitation
Thursday February 6th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm @Bluebird building

Tuesday February 11th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm @Bluebird building

Inviting you to come share your ideas on what activities, events and / or workshops you would like to see for the upcoming 2025 Elder’s program.

If you cannot make the meetings but would like to share your ideas please contact Sharmaine at 250-241-4934 or Candace 250-309-0137

Rescheduled Captikwl Night
2025-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | New Horizons
Rescheduled Captikwl Night

February 8th 4:00pm – 6:00pm at new Horizons building

Doors: 4:00pm

Dinner 5:00pm

Join us for an evening of traditional story telling. We invite all fluent speakers to join and share captikwl or smy’may’

Registration:

https://forms.gle/FjyYeqXSEyT9fLGw9

Band Council Meeting
2025-02-10 09:00 - 12:00 | 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:
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.**

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.

February Community Shuttle
2025-02-12 10:00 - 15:00
February Community ShuttleFebruary,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 – 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

Elder's Salve making class
2025-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Elder’s Salve making class
February 13th 1pm – 3pm at the Bluebird building
Call Candace at 250 309-0137 to sign up for elders salve making. Only 15 spots available.

Diabetes Education Day
2025-02-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Diabetes Education Day
February 14th 11:00am – 3:00pm
Who: Diabetics, people with a family history of Diabetes
Where: Bluebird building (70 Head of the Lake Road)
Come and gain knowledge about diabetes, and what you can do to manage or prevent it. Get referrals for A1C testing from the pharmacist. Education about healthy living and preventative measures from the Community Nurse and more! (plus door prizes!)

Transportation to and from the event is available
250-542-5094 ext 2001

Ice Fishing
2025-02-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Komasket Park
Ice Fishing
Friday February 14th from 2:00pm – 6:00pm at Komasket Park
Hosted by the Language and Culture Department.

Light refreshments will be provided

register here:
https://forms.gle/k93xJ7XycnpVjAGb7
