Resonate - Indigenous Hip Hop and Art Exploration
2024-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | New Horizons
Resonate – Indigenous Hip Hop and Art Exploration
Okanagan Indian Band Harm Reduction presents a vibrant 5-day event featuring Kiva MH and Geo AKA the Voice designed specifically for youth aged 13-18, happening from March 18th to 22nd at the New Horizon Building.
Immerse yourself in an enriching experience where cultural teachings and harm reduction lessons are seamlessly woven into workshops on songwriting, beat-making, and art creation.
Engage in interactive sessions including sharing circles and medicine bundle making, collaborate on original songs and canvases, and craft your own merch during merch-making workshops.
Don’t miss a thrilling 30-minute live performance by Kiva MH and Geo AKA the Voice.
Register now and join us for this unforgettable journey! Space is limited so please contact Nicole Sullivan, Harm Reduction Peer Support Worker 250-309-7364 peersupport2@okanagan.org

Hand Drumming
2024-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
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Hand Drumming
No registration required – Drop in and family friendly
We would like to welcome OKIB Members & Community to share in hand drumming & songs, bring your drum or rattle or use one from our collection
Amber Cardenas will be sharing songs and this will be an opportune time to learn songs and the stories that come with these songs
Who: For Okanagan Indian Band Membership & Community
( All minors to be accompanied by an adult)
When: Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:30pm starting February 7th and ending March 27th, 2024
Where: Head of the Lake Hall
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information please contact Glenda Louis at 250-542-4328 ext 3004

Spring break youth activities
2024-03-01 08:00 - 17:00
Spring break youth activities registration
Way’ Members,
The OKIB Youth Activities team will be hosting free spring break day camps for OKIB Youths March 18th – March 28th for ages 6 to 12 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Pick up and drop off at the Bluebird building
Only 42 spots available, register now! Email activities@okanagan.org to register.

Resonate: Indigenous Hip Hop and Art Exploration
2024-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 | New Horizons
Resonate: Indigenous Hip Hop and Art Exploration
Okanagan Indian Band Harm Reduction presents a vibrant 5-day event featuring Kiva MH and Geo AKA the Voice designed specifically for youth aged 13-18, happening from March 18th to 22nd at the New Horizon Building.
Immerse yourself in an enriching experience where cultural teachings and harm reduction lessons are seamlessly woven into workshops on songwriting, beat-making, and art creation.
Engage in interactive sessions including sharing circles and medicine bundle making, collaborate on original songs and canvases, and craft your own merch during merch-making workshops.
Don’t miss a thrilling 30-minute live performance by Kiva MH and Geo AKA the Voice.
Register now and join us for this unforgettable journey! Space is limited so please contact Nicole Sullivan, Harm Reduction Peer Support Worker 250-309-7364 peersupport2@okanagan.org

Free Tax Clinic for OKIB Members
2024-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Health Building Boardroom downstairs
Free Tax Clinic for OKIB Members
Every Thursday from March 14th to April 25th, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm Gord Adams will be at the Social Development boardroom ( downstairs of the OKIB health building)
Questions? please contact:
Natalie Wilson at 236-599-7025 or email sdassist2@okanagan.org
For those residents who cannot meet with me on those dates, please contact Gord (you can get his contact information from the Social Development Office), and he will make alternative arrangements with them through to the end of 2024.

Any Members requiring help with OAS/GIS applications can contact:
Rosalie Saddleman: 250-306-1756
Candace Wilkenson: 250-309-0137
Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934
Cathy Johnson: 250-540-3441

Cultural Safety Education dates
2024-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Public Safety Office
Cultural Safety Education dates
April to June
April 10 & 11th, 10 am to 3pm
April 24th & 25th 10 am to 3pm
May 8th & 9th 10 am to 3pm
June 5th & 6th 10 am to 3pm

at the Public Safety Office (lower level of the Head of the Lake Hall)
Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Understanding Truth and Reconciliation, ect.
We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming. Light snacks and lunch provided daily,
To sign up please contact: Email: liaison@okanagan.org

Band Council Meeting
2024-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | 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/81436657361?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361
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.**

CANCELLED - Economic Development Meet & Greet
2024-03-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Economic Development Meet & Greet event for this evening, March 26th cancelled.

Way’ Members,

This event scheduled for today March 26th from 4:00pm-7:00pm is being cancelled due to a family emergency. Thank you for your interest and we will repost the event if it gets rescheduled.

March community shuttle
2024-02-29 08:00 - 17:00
March community shuttle
March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
pick up begins at 10. pick up from
Bluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creek
and round lake.
Shuttle will stop for 1 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

Mamas for Mamas visit – Kelowna
2024-03-27 11:00 - 15:00
Mamas for Mamas visit – Kelowna
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
10:00

To sign up for this visit – Mamas for Mamas has informed us that any mom/new families, will be asked to go to the Mamas for Mamas-Kelowna Website.
On website go to Client Support, then click on seeking support.
Fill out the support application and submit.
Application link: https://www.mamasformamas.org/i-need-support/
Once you have completed, please let me know also.
Either by e-mail or telephone.
Rosalie.saddleman@okanagan.org
250.306.1756
Our transportation drivers are booked as it is spring break so if any moms need transportation to attend please contact Rosalie. She will find gas cards for this time only.
Our visits will be once every three months.

POSTPONED - Hand Drumming
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
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March 27th Hand drumming postponed out of respect for the family
Way’ Members, out of respect for the family, tomorrow’s Hand drumming session on March 27th will be postponed. Thank you for your understanding.

Youth Archery with OIB Twisted Arrows
2024-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Youth Archery with OIB Twisted Arrows
March 28th at Head of the Lake Hall 10:00am to 3:00pm
-Youth Ages 10 – 18
-Youth must wear closed toe shoes
-long hair must be tied back
-Youth are encouraged to bring water bottles
-Youth must be registered, no drop in
-Lunch will be provided
-20 spots available

To register please email activities@okanagan.org

Elders Easter Lunch, Bingo & Birthday Bash
2024-03-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Bluebird building
Elders Easter Lunch, Bingo & Birthday Bash
Thursday, March 28th. Doors open at 11am – Lunch at 12:00pm

Come join us at the Bluebird building!

Where Are All My Relations
2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | vernon towne theatre
Where Are All My Relations
March 28th, at the Vernon Towne Theatre.
Stories by Joseph Kafka
Doors open at 6pm, welcoming starts at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:00pm.
Admission is free!

Welcoming by: Chief Byron Louis
Opening Prayer by: Elders Chris Marchand and Eric Mitchell
Okanagan song by: Youth Drummers

Youth MMA Classes
2024-02-27 16:30 - 17:30 | canoe shed (upper health building parking lot)
Youth MMA Classes
Grades 1-7
Please join us as we resume our kids MMA classes. We are excited to see familiar faces and encourage new friends to try it out!
What to expect:
-Classes begin 4:30pm – 5:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays
-Warm ups/stretches, 1-2 jiu-jitsu or kickboxing techniques, followed by a game
-We are learning to have fun, be safe and fail gracefully

Coaches: Rylie Marchand & Taylor LaLonde

Classes will run from to the end of June, excluding spring break ( March 18th-28th)

Please register with the Youth Activities Coordinator and fill out a waiver
Brendon Caron: activities@okangan.org
Blank MMA Waiver

PAL Course
2024-04-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Bluebird building
PAL Course
First session: April 20th 8:00am – 5:00pm
Second session: April 21st 8:00am -5:00pm
Sessions to be held at the Bluebird
Please specify what day you would like your course to be on
Ages 12 and up
Lunch will be provided
OKIB Members only, 12 spots will be open each day, First come First served.

To register please email events@okanagan.org

April community shuttle
2024-04-04 08:00 - 17:00
April community shuttle

April 10, 17 & 24
pick up begins at 10. pick up from
Bluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creek
and round lake.
Shuttle will stop for 1 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

OKIB Equine Connection Program
2024-04-04 08:00 - 17:00
OKIB Equine Connection Program
OKIB students have an amazing opportunity to boost confidence, learn new ways to solve problems, develop emotional awareness, and connect with horses.
When: Tuesday & Wednesday beginning April 9th and running until May 15th
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Where: Rewild Ranch 11877 McMillan Drive
Sign up now!
To register please email Youth Activities at: Activities@okanagan.org
Transportation available
Please fill out the forms below
YOUTH ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION FORM edit
YOUTH ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM
