Okanagan Indian Band

OKIB Equine Connection Program
2024-04-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
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

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.

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

Fintry Pro-D Day hike
2024-05-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Fintry Pro-D Day hike
May 13th 9:00am – 4:00pm
Grades 1- 7
Way’ Members the Youth Activities team will be hosting a Hike at Fintry on the upcoming pro-D day, May 13th.
Pick up and Drop off at the Bluebird building (70 Head of the Lake Road)
Please make sure to bring a water bottle and appropriate shoes for hiking.

To register please email Youth Activities at: activities@okanagan.org

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Band Council Meeting
2024-05-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Council Chambers
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at The Council Chambers building by the Band Office & on Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Band Council Meeting will be held at Council Chambers instead of Head of the Lake Hall

Way’ Members,

Just a heads up that due to renovations beginning on the Head of the Lake Hall, today’s Council meeting will instead be held at the Council Chambers building by the Band Office.

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 BandCouncil 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.**

2nd Annual Komasket Powwow
2024-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Komasket Park
2nd Annual Komasket Powwow
June 7th – 9th! @ Komasket Park, Komasket Road, Vernon BC. (11Kms from Westside Rd. Turnoff)
Event admission is free – Weekend camping is $20.
Host Drum – Blackfoot Confederacy
MC – Mike Sanchez
Whip man – Lawrence Trotier
Sound – Hoka Sound Jr.
Honoraria – Daily payouts for Dancers/Drum groups
Specials
-Timothy Jr. Jensen Teen & Men’s Traditional Special.
-Susan Oliverius & Bernie Marchand Chicken vs. Women’s Jingle Special
-John Walker Memorial Special
-Golden Age Men’s Special
-Ayla Raine – Jr. Girls Initiation Special
More Specials to be announced!
To register or receive more information please contact Grant Louis at:
komasketpowwow@gmail.com or call 250-306-7179
No drugs and Alcohol permitted, Security will be on site.

High Tea Elders Social
2024-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
High Tea Elders Social
Friday May 10, 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Bluebird building
Please join us for a relaxing afternoon of a delicious variety of teas, finger sandwiches, and sweets. Socialize and beautiful classical music!

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

Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies- May 9th, 10AM @ Six Mile Creek
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

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

May community shuttle
2024-04-30 08:00 - 17:00
May community shuttle
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

Pick up begins at 10. pick up fromBluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creekand round lake.

Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall.
Walmart: 11:30amVillage Green Mall: 12:30pmSuperstore 1:30pmReturns 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

Five week Nsyilxcen 1 Refresher Courses
2024-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 | zoom
Five week Nsyilxcen 1 Refresher Courses
Dates: Every Tuesday and Wednesday starting May 13th
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/xQQuvjG3oDYKzAh39
This five-week refresher course welcomes those who have completed Nsyilxcen 1 (N1) and wish to reinforce their vocabulary and sentence skills from the book. Tuesdays will be dedicated to review sessions, while Wednesdays will emphasize conversation practice.
Themes
May 14 & 15: Introductions
May 21 & 22: Family
May 28 & 29: Talking about the weekend (past)
June 4 & 5: Talking about the weekend (future)
June 11 & 12: Feelings
Please contact languageinstructor3@okanagan.org with any questions

Band Council Meeting - Meeting Location changed to Council Chambers
2024-05-06 09:00 - 12:30 | Council Chambers
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Council Chambers by the Band Office
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Band Council Meeting will be held at Council Chambers instead of Head of the Lake Hall

Way’ Members,

Just a heads up that due to renovations beginning on the Head of the Lake Hall, today’s Council meeting will instead be held at the Council Chambers building by the Band Office.

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.**

Horse Culture Day
2024-05-04 10:30 - 15:30
Horse Culture Day
May 4th 2024 10:30am – 3:30pm @ Sun Valley Ranch
Hosted by YEEHAH (Youth, Elders, Ecology, Horses & Health) and supported by Sun Valley Ranch and OKIB Youth Leadership Council
Get ready for a day of adventure and stories on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at
Sun Valley Ranch! We’re inviting OKIB youth under 30 to join us for a day
where the wisdom and storytelling from Elders meets the spirited world of
horses. Devyn McMillan from Rewild Ranch will guide youth through a horse
connection session, where feeling the bond between human and horse come
alive. And that’s not all—Jackson Louis will be there to take youth on a hands-on
journey of training activities that promise fun and excitement. Don’t miss out on
this unforgettable experience where stories and skills will be shared under the
sun! Snacks and lunch will be provided for those in attendance. Please RSVP to
Kevin at the e-mail below. Transportation for youth is available but limited and
on a first to reserve basis.

RSVP BY MAY 1ST, 2024 TO KEVIN at: school@okanagan.org

Create your own garden box - Elders event
2024-05-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Create your own garden box – Elders event
at the Bluebird building, May 1st from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
With Candy Wilkinson
