Flu & Covid Vaccine clinic
2025-11-19 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | OKIB Health Clinic
Flu & Covid Vaccine clinic
Way’ Members, the Health Clinic team has added a new clinic date for vaccines.
November 19th, 11am to 3pm

November Parents Forum Night
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Bluebird building
November Parents Forum Night
November 19th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Bluebird Building
Agenda:
530-6:00pm – Dinner
6:00-7:00pm – TBD
7:00 -7:30pm – Education Updates
If you have any questions, please contact our
Education Department
email: okibeducation@okanagan.org

Food Bank pop up event @ 6 Mile
2025-11-20 13:00 - 15:30 | New Horizons
Food Bank pop up events

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community! Take a look at the upcoming schedule below to find out where they’ll be for the upcoming weeks:
6 Mile @ 1:00pm September 25th
Round Lake @ 10:30am October 2nd
Bluebird @ 1:00pm October 9th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm October 16th
6 Mile @ 1:00pm October 23rd
Round Lake @ 10:30am October 30th
Bluebird @ 1:00pm November 6th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm November 13th
6 Mile @ 1:00pm November 20th
Round Lake @ 10:30am November 27th
Bluebird @ 1:00pm December 4th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm December 11th
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!
This rotation will be running past the listed dates in this order.

Good Food Box Pick up dates
2025-11-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Good Food Box Pick up dates
Way’ Members, if you order the Good Food Box, the upcoming dates for pick up are: Nov. 20th, Dec. 18th, and Jan 15th and will be available for pick up at the OKIB Primary Care Unit Boardroom between 2:30pm – 4:30pm.
If you are looking to Order a good food box, please visit https://goodfoodbox.ca/shop/ and select OKIB as the pick up location. Be sure to order by these dates to have your box available for pickup: Nov. 11th, Dec. 9th, and Jan 6th

Four Food Chiefs Ceremony
2025-11-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Four Food Chiefs Ceremony
November 22nd, 5:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Register here: https://forms.gle/Wm1CjFvShD3Bs4YX6
Come celebrate our four food chiefs as we
gather and share a meal. Recognizing our
traditional foods still nourish us.

Band Council Meeting
2025-11-24 09:00 - 12:00
Band Council Meeting
Way’ Members, the upcoming Band Council be hosted at Head of the Lake Hall and on Zoom.
This meeting is for Band Members only.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864405111?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 828 6440 5111
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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

Arrow Lakes Community Meeting
2025-11-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Arrow Lakes Community Meeting
November 26th, 4pm – 8pm at Head of the Lake Hall
This meeting is for Band Members only.
Dinner will be served at 4pm, meeting will be at 5pm.
Join us to get the latest information on the Arrow Lakes files.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864405111?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 828 6440 5111
Passcode: [REDACTED]

*Date change* nsylixcen Bingo Night
2025-11-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Bluebird building
*Change of date* Elders nsyilxcen Bingo Night

November 26th, 6pm at the Bluebird building

Way’ Members, due to a double booking at the Bluebird building, the Elders nsyilxcen will be moved to next week, November 26th.

Join us for an evening of Bingo fun and prizes at our nsyilxcen Bingo Night! (Note: numbers will be shown or said in nsyilxcen and English as well.

Co hosted by OKIB Elders Program & OKIB Language and Culture Department.

Food Bank pop up event @ Round Lake
2025-11-27 10:30 - 13:00 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road

Food Bank Drop event @ Whiteman's Creek
2025-11-27 13:00 - 14:00 | whiteman’s creek
Food Bank Drop event @ Whiteman’s Creek

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm February 5th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Early Childhood Education Centre Capital Funding Needs Assessment Engagement Session
2025-11-27 16:30 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
snc’c’amala?tn | Early Childhood Education Centre Capital Funding Needs Assessment Engagement Session
Thursday November 27 2025 4:30 pm-7:30pm
Dinner Served at 5:30pm
Head of the Lake Hall
We are currently exploring a Capital Funding Grant through the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society, which offers up to $5 million for new builds, expansions, repairs, renovations, upgrades, and capital purchases. To move forward, we need accurate and comprehensive information from the community. Your input directly influences the funding we may receive and helps ensure any expansion reflects the true needs of OKIB families.
Amazing Door Prizes
We encourage all community members to attend.
Your voice will help shape our future.

Free Air Purifier Workshop
2025-11-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Free Air Purifier Workshop
November 28th 11am – 1pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Receive guided instruction to create an air purifier. Filters out wildfire smoke, allergens and viruses.
Lunch and all materials will be provided!
Questions? Contact Caley Krantz
csc@okanagan.org

OKIB 12 Days of Christmas
2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB 12 Days of Christmas
Nov 29th, Dec 2nd, 4th, & 6th at Head of the Lake Hall
Registration:
https://forms.gle/L6NKzgYr3JDvybyj9
1 participant per registration
1 event per day per participant

pənkin:
November 29 – 10:00am – 4:00pm
-Arrowhead flint knapping
-Leather knife cases
December 2 – 5:00pm – 8:00pm
-Beaded ornaments
-Beaded feathers
-Wreath making
December 4 – 5:00pm – 8:00pm
-Language mugs
-Cedar stars
-Gingerbread houses
December 6 – 10:00am – 3:00pm
-Sewing ribbon shirts
-Drum making
-Christmas cookies

kaʔkin:
HOL Hall

*CANCELLED* Band Council Meeting
2025-12-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
December 1st Council Meeting Cancelled

Way’ Members, The open session of Council scheduled for December 1th will not take place. The next open session on December 8th will proceed as scheduled.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Okanagan Indian Band

Probation Officer Q&A drop ins
2025-12-02 08:30 - 12:00
Probation Officer Q&A drop ins
Where
Public Safety Office at Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Road, downstairs)
When
· December 2nd 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
· December 9th 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
· December 16th 8:30 am – 12:00pm
Way’ Members
Do you have questions about the Justice system, how to navigate it?
The Public Safety team will hosting the Vernon Community Corrections Adult Probation Officer every Tuesday from 8:30am to 12:00pm until December 16th. She will be available to answer your questions, meet with clients and/or community members and educate on how to navigate the justice system and community supervision.
This is a great opportunity to answer your questions relating to the justice system in an informal environment.
Limlemt | Thank you
Public Safety Team

Food Bank pop up event @ Bluebird
2025-12-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Bluebird building
Food Bank pop up events

Food drop event at Bluebird building today running late.
December 4th.
Way’ Members, today’s food drop event at the Bluebird is running late.
*UPDATE* Food will now be arriving at 2:00pm
Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your food.
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

OKIB Family Ice Time
2025-12-06 17:45 - 19:45
OKIB Family Icetime is back!
Okanagan Training Rink 5204 27th Ave, Vernon BC.
Beginning December 6th 2025, every Saturday evening there will be 2 hours of free icetime for OKIB families. Simply sign in when you arrive. 5:45-7:45pm every Saturday (With the exception of Dec 20th which will happen from 6:45-8:45pm and January 24th which will happen from 7pm to 9pm).
Helmets required. Contact Brendon (Youth Activities) at (250)241-6945 if you need equipment, we have many community donations to share.

Christmas Craft Fair
2025-12-07 09:00 - 15:00
Christmas Craft Fair
December 7th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Entry is $2
Concession available
Door prizes and 50/50 Draw
Craft Vendors welcome, $10 dollars per table plus door prize donation. $5 per additional table
For more information contact Sherry Louis at louis_sherry@hotmail.com

*Cancelled* Band Council Meeting
2025-12-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
December 8th Open Session Chief and Council Meeting Cancelled

Way’ Members,

The open session of Council scheduled for December 8th will be cancelled. Chief and Council will be taking additional time on December 8th to work through the in-camera agenda prior to the upcoming holiday shutdown period.

The next open session Chief and Council meeting will be December 15th.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Okanagan Indian Band

UXO negotiations community update meeting
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
UXO negotiations community update meeting
Update meeting: December 9th 5-7pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
Way’ Members, The Lands department will be hosting a UXO Community update, December 9th from 5-7pm at Head of the Lake Hall. Dinner will be served with the update to follow.

Duck Lake Parents Forum Education Night
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Winfield Municipal Hall, 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road
Duck Lake Parents Forum Education Night
December 10th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm @ Lake Country Municipal Hall – Winfield Room
5:00pm – Dinner
6:30-7:00pm Education Updates

If you have any questions, please contact our
Education Department
email: okibeducation@okanagan.org

OKIB Elders Christmas Lunch
2025-12-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Elders Christmas Lunch
Thursday December 11th, 11:00am – 2:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
*if you would like to volunteer to assist with this event please contact Sharmaine.
Must register to attend. Contact:
Sharmaine: 250-241-4934 or eac1@okanagan.org
Candace: 250-309-0137 or eac2@okanagan.org

Food Bank pop up event @Whiteman's Creek
2025-12-11 13:00 - 15:30 | whiteman’s creek
