Okanagan Indian Band

OKIB Elders Meeting with Canadian National Institute for the Blind
2024-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bluebird building
OKIB Elders Meeting with Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Thursday April 18, 2024 starting at 1:00pm. @ Bluebird building

CNIB Information Session – Thursday, April 18, 2024 @1pm OPEN TO ALL Community Member – important meeting as appointments can / will be made at this presentation – this presentation is following luncheon all invited to attend lunch as well

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Purpose: Helping individuals and family members that have vision loss.
Who should attend:
-All Community Members that may have vision loss and or their family support/advocate.
-Following the presentation appointments can/ will be made for individuals
What is CNIB?
-Canadian National Institute for the Blind works to provide support, knowledge and life skills to support individuals who are blind or partially sighted have confidence, skills, and tools such as glasses and magnifiers to fully participate in life.
-Dedicated specialists work with people of all ages in their own homes, communities or local CNIB offices
-Providing the personalized rehabilitation support they need to see beyond vision loss, build their independence and lead the lives they want.

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

Monthly Parents Forum Night - April
2024-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
Monthly Parents Forum Night – April
Good afternoon parents,
Please join us for our Monthly Education Parent Forum Night.
Wednesday April 17, 2024
New Horizons
5:30-7:30
If you would like to sign up for a grocery gift card please register by Monday April 15.
https://forms.office.com/r/k80C0UWNzN

OKIB Elder's Program Planning Meeting
2024-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Bluebird building
OKIB Elder’s Program Planning Meeting
Wednesday April 17th, 5pm – 7pm @ Bluebird building, light dinner included.
Meeting Purpose:
-This meeting is to get feedback from Elders for program planning.
-What activities would you like to see for the upcoming year?
-Advice on various issues

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

Youth MMA Classes
2024-04-04 08:00 - 17:00
Youth MMA Classes
With Rylie Marchand and Taylor LaLonde
4:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at the ‘Canoe shed’ located in the upper Health Building parking lot.
-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.
Please register with Youth Activities
activities@okanagan.org or contact Brendon Caron at 250-241-6945
Please fill out an MMA waiver and registration form if you are new to the classes: https://www.okib.ca/news/okib-youth-activities-registration-and-transporation-forms/

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

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

*Postponed* Knowledge Test Prep
2024-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Arrive Alive Driving knowledge practise test will be rescheduled
Way’ Members,
These course dates are being rescheduled, please keep an eye out for upcoming rescheduled dates. Limlemt.

Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies
2024-04-17 08:00 - 17:00
Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies
Way’ Members, there will be two Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies coming to the Vernon area this spring:

Lower Vernon Creek – May 7, 10:00 am
Six Mile Creek – May 9, 10:00 am

Ceremonies will be hosting prayers and ceremonial releases of Okanagan Sockeye fry.

Dates are subject to change due to water temperature changes!

For more information contact:
Event Planner
events@syilx.org or 250 707 0095
www.okanagannation.com

Fit Nation
2024-04-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Bluebird building
Fit Nation – Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm 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.

Band Council Meeting
2024-04-15 09:00 - 12:30 | 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.**

Ask a Pharmacist
2024-04-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Ask a Pharmacist
Friday, April 12th at 5pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
OKIB Health has asked our local pharmacist to come and answer all of your pharmacy questions.
There will be Dinner and Door prizes!
Inquiries please Contact:
Chelan McKenzie (250)241-1377
lpn2@okanagan.org
or
Candace Wilkinson (250)309-0137
eac2@okanagan.org

POSTPONED - Syilx Nation Data Governance Plan Presentations
2024-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Syilx Data Governance meeting Postponed

Way’ Members,

Out of respect for the family tonight’s event will be postponed. Thank you for your understanding. Keep an eye out for further updates on this event in the future.

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

OKIB Elders - Living Languages Museum Tour
2024-04-10 12:30 - 14:00
OKIB Elders – Living Languages Museum Tour

•Museum Tour – Living Languages – Wednesday, April 10 – transportation provided leave Bluebird at 12:30pm
Please register
Contact:
Sharmaine: 250-241-4934
Candace 250-309-0137

FireSmart begins at Home: Presented by OKIB
2024-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
FireSmart begins at Home: Presented by OKIB
April 9th, 2024 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall

5pm – Dinner and Refreshments served
5:30pm – Presentations by Dan Stevens, FireSmart BC Education & Outreach coordinator; and Maurice Evans, Emergency Program Coordinator, OKIB

Question and Answer session will follow the presentation
