FitNation - OKIB Elders Program
2025-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

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

April Community Shuttle
2025-04-02 10:00 - 14:30
April Community Shuttle

April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th

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 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Business-to-Business Forum with Fortis BC
2025-04-02 16:30 - 18:30
Business-to-Business Forum with Fortis BC

DATE: April 2, 2025

TIME: 5:00 pm

LOCATION: WFN Multi Purpose Room, Westbank

CONTACT: Raf De Guevara, Community and Business Liaison at rdeguevara@syilx.org or 250.681.2357

The Okanagan Nation Alliance, in collaboration with FortisBC, is organizing a business engagement event specifically for Syilx-led entrepreneurs and business owners. This event aims to provide insights into FortisBC’s procurement and contracting processes while fostering direct networking opportunities between local Syilx contractors and FortisBC staff.

Who should attend?

Syilx Nation Member-owned businesses, Syilx entrepreneurs, and/or Syilx members interested in career opportunities.

Please RVSP no later than March 26th via Registration Form or Email (Sami): indigenous.initiatives@fortisbc.com or (Raf): rdeguevara@syilx.org

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/ffuHopUC59HTmumg6

*POSTPONED* 2025-2027 Council Swearing in ceremony
2025-04-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Tomorrow’s Chief and Council swearing in ceremony postponed
Way’ Members,
Please be advised that the Chief and Council Swearing in Ceremony for April 2ndis postponed until further notice.
The Swearing in Ceremony will be rescheduled for the near future.
For more information please contact:
Councilsecretary@okanagan.org
Communications@okanagan.org

Duck Lake Medication review and return day
2025-04-03 12:00 - 15:00
Duck Lake Medication review and return day

When: April 3rd 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Where: Contact Rosalie Saddleman at 250-306-1756 for an appointment

Come and review medications guardian Pharmacist Jason.

Bring any expired medications or medications you no longer use to have them safely disposed of.

Tax Clinic with Gord Adam
2025-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Tax Clinic with Gord Adam

Thursdays March 13 to April 24 from 1pm – 2pm at the Social Development Boardroom
Way’ Members, Gord Adam will be hosting a tax clinic at the Social Development building to help Members file their taxes for 2024. These events will be open to all OKIB Members.
For Social Development clients: Please fill out this form and bring it with you to the clinic: Tax form
For Social Development clients who may want more information before the clinic or help filling out the form please contact: sdassist1@okanagan.org or contact Dierdre by phone: (250) 241-4730

Medication review and return day
2025-04-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Medication review and return day
April 3rd 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the OKIB Health Center Boardroom
Come and review medications guardian Pharmacist Jason
Bring any expired medications or medications you no longer use to have them safely disposed of.
Plus refreshments and door prizes!
Questions? Contact Rosalie Saddleman: (250)-306-1756

Service Canada and NexusBC Community Visit
2025-04-08 09:30 - 14:00 | Bluebird building
Service Canada & NexusBC Community Visit

Service Canada will be visiting from 9:30am to 1:30pm

NexusBC will be visiting from 11:30pm – 2:00pm

Transportation to and from event available for Social Assistance clients, call Rosalie Saddleman to book: 250-306-1756

Way’ Members,

Representatives from Service Canada and NexusBC will be doing an in community visit on April 8th to let you know more about what services are available to you detailed below.

Service Canada:

-Canadian Dental Care Plan

-Employment Insurance

-Canada Pension Plan

-Old Age Security

-Guaranteed Income Supplement

-Canada Pension Disability Benefits

-Survivor and Death Benefit

-Social Insurance Numbers

NexusBC:

The Connect Program helps people of all ages with:

• Filling out pension applications and other government forms

• Sorting out income-related matters

• Subsidized housing applications

• Problem-solving and understanding your next steps

• Resources on health, dental, and more

Specialized Services for Seniors:

As we age, some of us need a little more help with living independently. Whether you need to find

safe, affordable housing, help with understanding the complexities of federal pensions, want to

know what subsidies are available, or need information on home support, we are here to help.

Through the Connect Program, our Seniors Specialists can provide adults 60+, their families,

caregivers and the community with information on programs and services that enable all older adults

to maintain an independent lifestyle.

Questions? Email connect@nexusbc.ca

OKIB Flag Raising Ceremony
2025-04-08 11:00 - 12:00
OKIB Flag Raising Ceremony
April 8th 11:00am – 12:00pm
Okanagan Landing Elementary (7322 Grant Rd, Vernon BC V1H1G6, Canada)

Financial Literacy Course
2025-04-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Financial Literacy Course

April 8th 5:00pm – 6:30pm at Head of the Lake Hall

Vantage One Credit Union & the Pre-Employment Supports Program in partnership is hosting a presentation on Financial Literacy on Tuesday April 8, 2025, at the Head of the Lake Hall starting at 5:00 pm. We hope Membership and Community can attend the event and there will be door prizes as well for those who are in attendance.

2025-2027 Council Swearing in ceremony
2025-04-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
2025-2027 Council Swearing in ceremony

April 9th, 2025 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall

Way’ Members, the 2025-2027 Council Swearing in ceremony is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, April 9th form 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Come join us for dinner and welcome in the new Chief and Council.

Agenda
5:00PM Doors open
5:15PM Council pictures (individual and group photo)
5:30PM Drumming
6:00PM Opening remarks
6:05PM DINNER
7:00PM Acknowledgement of outgoing Elected Council
7:05PM Introduction of Elected Council
7:15PM Syilx Declaration
7:20PM Swearing-In/Signing of the Group Oath of Office
7:50PM Closing remarks

Community Consultation Plan Celebratory Completion Dinner
2025-04-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Community Consultation Plan Celebratory Completion Dinner
Now rescheduled for: April 11th 5pm – 6:30pm @Head of the Lake Hall
Way’ Members,
Thanks to your feedback and the work of the Inkumupulux collective the CCP is now complete.
To celebrate the group is hosting a celebratory dinner for community at Head of the Lake Hall on March 7th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm.
The evening will feature prizes, presentations and dinner!
Questions? Contact Stacy Yow at:
250-309-1104 or
stacy.yow@okanagan.org

Band Council Meeting
2025-04-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
Way’ Members, the upcoming Chief and Council meeting will be held at Head of the Lake Hall from 9am to 12pm as well as on zoom:
*UPDATE* Zoom is on standby pending a Council motion admitting Members to the meeting. Once the motion passes Band Members will be admitted to the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864405111?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID
828 6440 5111

Passcode
846593

April monthly Parent Forum Night
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
April monthly Parent Forum Night

Wednesday April 16 5:30-7:30 @ New Horizons Building New Horizons

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

Wednesday April 16, 2025

New Horizons

5:30-7:30

If you would like to sign up for a grocery gift card please register by April 14.

https://forms.office.com/r/iiA4W510c5

Band Council Meeting
2025-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
April 22nd 9:00am to 12:00pm
Way’ Members the upcoming Band Council meeting will be held on April 22nd at Head of the Lake Hall.

Okanagan Similkameen Collaborative Leadership Table meeting
2025-04-24 09:30 - 15:30
Okanagan Similkameen Collaborative Leadership Table meeting
April 24th 2025 from 9:30am – 3:30pm – Lake Country

Lets Bowl - OKIB Elders Program
2025-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
Lets Bowl – OKIB Elders Program
Last Friday of the Month – January 2025 – June 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm at Lincoln Lanes (3510 25 Ave, Vernon)
Please register with Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934
No charge!
Light snack included.

Federal election voting day
2025-04-28 07:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Federal Election voting day – April 28th

Polling station at Head of the Lake Hall 7am to 7pm
118 Head of the Lake Road

Way’ Members a polling station for the ongoing Canadian Federal election will be hosted at Head of the Lake Hall on election day, April 28th.

See guide below for eligible id for voting in the federal election.
