Little Warriors Program
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | New Horizons
Little Warriors Program Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm – 7pm @ New Horizons
Program begins October 8th and runs until December 5th.
For Youth ages 5-10
Little Warriors is another new program being developed at OKIB Youth Activities. It can be best described as “Syilx Scouts”. Combining inspiration from Scouts Canada’s manual and Syilx traditional teachings, with supports and training from You Power, NCCP, and local facilitators, this program will give OKIB kids a greater connection to our land and water, a broadened sense of community and responsibility, a bigger respect for our history and traditions, independence, problem-solving, and more, in a fun and age-appropriate environment!
To register please contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-6946

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
2024-12-02 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-12-09 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
**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.**

December Shopping Shuttle
2024-12-02 09:00 - 16:00
December Shopping Shuttle

December 2nd & 9th

Pick up/drop off begins at 9am from the Bluebird building, then

from the Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.

Shuttle to Kelowna’s Orchard Park Mall. Shuttle returns home at 4:00pm

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 tworker@okanagan.org

MMA Classes
2024-10-07 16:00 - 17:00 | canoe shed (upper health building parking lot)
MMA Classes – Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm @ the Canoe shed beside the Health Building
Program will run from October 7th – December 4thFor Youth Grade 1 – 7
Returning for another year is our Mixed Martial Arts program in the dedicated space at our Canoe Shed outside the Health Clinic. OKIB Youth will learn fundamentals and physical literacy in a safe environment while having fun and learning valuable lessons on sportsmanship, perseverance, and hard work! Join Rylie and her assistant coach Taylor Lalonde starting Oct 7th!To register please contact:Brendon Caron: 250-241-6945oractivities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

Lil Chefs afterschool program
2024-10-07 16:00 - 17:00
Lil Chefs afterschool program Mondays 4:00pm-5:00pm @Bluebird building

For youth grades 1-7

Program will run from October 7th to December 2nd.

Dive into the culinary arts with local chef Chantelle Eustache. Young aspiring chefs will explore new recipes, cooking techniques, traditional Syilx foods, nutrition and healthy habits, and the joy of creating delicious dishes.

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

or

contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

AFN Special Chief's Assembly
2024-12-03 07:00 - 17:30
AFN Special Chief’s Assembly
December 3-5th
Rogers Centre (formerly Shaw Centre), Ottawa, Ontario
Hybrid (In-Person and Online)
Tuesday December 3, 2024
Time (EST) Activity
7:00 AM Sunrise Pipe Ceremony – Main Plenary Hall
7:30 AM Registration
Regional Caucus
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CIRCLE of TRADE
8:30 AM Opening Protocols
• Grand Entry
• Opening Prayer – Knowledge Keepers
• Welcome by Host Official – Chief Greg Sarazin, Pikwakanagan
• Territorial Welcome – Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict
• Opening Remarks – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
• Honouring
• Adoption of Rules of Procedures for Assemblies
• Adoption of Agenda
• Update on Panel 13
• National Youth Council – Isaiah Bernard, NYC Co-Chair
11:30 AM Resolutions
• Organizational
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Plenary: Economic Reconciliation
2:00 PM Resolutions
• Economic Development
• Environment
3:30 PM Plenary: First Nations Citizenship
Resolutions
• Citizenship
5:00 PM End of Day
5:30 PM National Chief’s Parliamentary Reception (Westin Ottawa)

Wednesday December 4, 2024
Time (EST) Activity
7:00 AM Sunrise Pipe Ceremony – Main Plenary Hall
7:30 AM Registration
Regional Caucus
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CIRCLE of TRADE
9:00 AM Guest Speaker: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister (TBC)
9:30 AM Guest Speakers: TBC
• The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister, Public Safety
• The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister, Indigenous Services Canada
• The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Crown Indigenous Relations
• The Honourable Minister Arif Virani, Justice
11:15 AM Panel: Human Trafficking Task Force
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Plenary: Indigenous Justice Strategy and Policing Reform
1:45 PM Resolutions
• Rights and Justice
• Health
• Lands
5:00 PM End of Day

Thursday December 5, 2024
Time (EST) Activity
7:00 AM Sunrise Pipe Ceremony – Main Plenary Hall
7:30 AM Registration
Regional Caucus
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CIRCLE of TRADE
9:00 AM Guest Speakers: Federal Opposition Party Leaders (TBC)
10:00 AM Plenary: Update on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child
and Family Services
11:00 AM Resolutions
• Children and Family
• Social Programs
• Housing
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Resolutions
• Support
4:00 PM • Closing Remarks by National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
• Closing Prayer
• Closing Ceremony
7:00 PM AFN Winter Celebration (Rogers Centre)

Fit Nation
2024-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Bluebird building
Fit Nation – Tuesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm 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.

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

Hockeyball Afterschool program
2024-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Hockeyball Afterschool program Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm @Head of the Lake Hall

For youth grades 1-7

Program runs from October 8th to December 3rd.

Get active and have fun with a unique twist on hockey! Our Canucks Hockeyball program combines traditional hockey skills with creative ball game play for an engaging and energetic session. Youth Activities Staff have been trained as coaches by the Canucks organization and are ready to share their knowledge with participants of every skill level!

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

or

activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

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

S.T.E.M afterschool program
2024-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Bluebird building
S.T.E.M Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm @Bluebird building

For youth grades 1-7

Program will run from October 9th – December 4th

Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with UBCO’s iStand STEM program. Hands-on activities and interactive projects will spark curiosity and innovation. September to December will focus on how STEM can be applied to our environment through the lens of Land Stewardship.

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

To register please contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-6946

*Postponed* 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements meeting
2024-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements meeting postponed

Way’ Members,

Unfortunately the 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements meeting will have to be postponed. A new meeting date is being scheduled and will be reposted soon.

Intro to Gymnastic
2024-10-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Bluebird building
Intro to Gymnastics Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm, Drop off and pick up at Bluebird building

Ages 6-12, limited spots available!

Program will run from October 10th to December 5th.

New to our slate of introductory Athletics programs is Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Canoe Shed with OKIB’s-own Mishra Cameron! Mishra is an outstanding Gymnast and Coach and also a 2021 Premier’s Award winner for “Indigenous Excellence in Sport”. After incredible engagement with OKIB Youth during 2024 Summer Sports Camp, we are thrilled to add Mishra and her expertise to our already stacked line-up of activities! Look for this one to begin in October!

To register please contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-6946

Syilx naming ceremony - Okanagan College Kelowna student housing
2024-12-06 10:00 - 11:00
Syilx naming ceremony – Okanagan College Kelowna student housing
Friday December 6th @10 AM
Okanagan College, new student housing building, amenity room
880 KLO Road, Kelowna, B.C.
Parking available in lot 17

Join the Westbank First Nation and Okanagan College in a special naming ceremony for the new student housing building at the Kelowna campus of Okanagan College. Westbank First Nation elders Pamela and Grouse Barnes will unveil a name they have provided for the building.

Way Xast Sputa party for Youth
2024-12-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Way Xast Sputa party for Youth
December 6th 4pm – 8pm @Head of the Lake Hall
Crafts, Hot Chocolate, Fire pit, Games & Santa
There will be gifts for attendees 18 and under!
All Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Please register using the QR code or by link: https://forms.office.com/r/pD1Aypj1eD
Questions? contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-6946

OKIB Youth private showing of Moana 2
2024-12-08 12:00 - 14:00
OKIB Youth private showing of Moana 2
Sunday, December 8th 12:00pm @Vernon Galaxy Cineplex
Transportation is available!
To register scan the QR code or contact OKIB Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org or 250 241 6946

Men’s Health Meet and Greet
2024-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Men’s Health Meet and Greet
Who: Men in the OKIB Community
What: Come ask health-related questions to Dr. Stimson, a Pharmacist, and the OKIB Community Health Nurses (Mika and Kat). Food and Door prizes will be provided!
When: December 10th, 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: OKIB Health Center Boardroom

Jingle Dress making workshop with Rowena Roberts
2024-12-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Bluebird building
Jingle Dress making workshop with Rowena Roberts
December 11 – 13 5:00pm – 10:00pm @ Bluebird building
UPDATE: Thank you for your interest in our Jingle Dress 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/80438DXWdv we will reach out to those registered in the next couple days to confirm attendance
Must be able to attend all three days if you register.
Open to all 16+
Dinner will be served

December monthly Parent Forum Night
2024-12-11 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
December monthly Parent Forum Night

Wednesday December 11th 5:30-7:30 @ New Horizons Building New Horizons

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

If you would like to sign up for a grocery gift card please register by Friday December 6th

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

If you have any questions please not hesitate to contact our department.
