Okanagan Indian Band

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2025-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Komasket Park
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th @ Komasket Park

An opportunity for Members to gather.

Discovery with horses
2025-09-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Rewild Ranch (11877 McMillian Drive)
Discovery with horses

pənkin: Mondays & Tuesdays

5:00pm – 7:00pm
kaʔkin: Rewild Ranch – Devyn McMillian Residence

There is very limited seats so we will be doing 2 day sessions.
September 8 -9 (session 1)
September 15-16 (session 2)
September 22 -23 (session 3)
September 29 – 30 (session 4).

This program is geared toward children ages 3-6. Registration will be accepted as first come first serve. When accepted a waiver will be emailed and will need to be sent back and completed before attending.

*Children MUST attend both sessions that they are registering for.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/T4M4oJZy5qY5uHXD8

Band Council Meeting
2025-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
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’s 15th Annual Hunting & Gathering Camp
2025-09-19 08:00 - 20:00
Okanagan-Syilx Hunting and Gathering Camp 2025
*Date Change*: September 19th – 28th in Edgewood BC at the Ballfield
Open to all Syilx peoples
Look for signage
-Please bring your own chairs and camping gear, no disposable items.
-Safety is a priority, absolutely no drugs or alcohol
-Camp is in an isolated area with limited cell service or amenities
For more information please contact:
Julie Richard (work): 250-542-7132
or (cell) 250-309-5217
Colleen Marchand: (cell) 250-306-9796

Food Share at Duck Lake
2025-09-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Duck Lake Gathering Place (10591 Okanagan Center Road East), 10553 Okanagan Centre Rd East, Lake Country
Food Share at Duck Lake

September 26th 1pm – 4pm at the Duck Lake
office ( 10553 Okanagan Centre Rd E)

Hosted by the Food Security Initiative

Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a firstcome first served basis. All produce is grown withinthe Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch
Please bring your own bags!

Mammogram screening at OKIB
2025-09-26 09:00 - 16:30 | OKIB Health Clinic
Mammogram screening at OKIB
Friday September 26th 9:00 am to 4:30pm at the Okanagan Indian Band Health Center (76 Head of the Lake Road)

Mammograms are available for women 40 years of age and up.

Please contact Caley, the Health Community Support Outreach Coordinator to register: (250) 241- 1491

Early Years Assessment Engagement Sessions
2025-09-25 17:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
Early Years Assessment Engagement Sessions
When and where?
September 18th – Round Lake Community Hall
September 25th – New Horizons
October 2nd – Head of the Lake Hall
Each engagement session will start at 5:00 PM and end by 7:00 PM.
way̓ x̌ast sx̌l̓x̌ʕalt,
OKIB’s Education Department is conducting an Early Years and Childcare Assessment survey to better understand the current strengths, challenges, and needs of our community when it comes to supporting children and families.
We will be hosting three in-person engagement sessions. We are looking for community members to attend and voice their opinions.
Each session dinner will be provided and a chance a to win one $500 Visa gift card or one of two $250 Visa gift cards!

Food Share at Bluebird building
2025-09-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Food Share at Bluebird building

September 25th 1pm – 4pm at the Bluebird building

Hosted by the Food Security Initiative

Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a firstcome first served basis. All produce is grown withinthe Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley RanchPlease bring your own bags!

Food Bank Drop event
2025-09-25 13:00 - 15:30 | New Horizons
More Food Bank Drop dates

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.

Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
2025-09-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
September 24th 1pm – 4pm at the Komasket Park Kitchen
Hosted by the Food Security Initiative
Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a first
come first served basis. All produce is grown within
the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch
Please bring your own bags!

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

Elders tea harvesting day - Indian tea
2025-09-22 09:00 - 16:30 | Bluebird building
Elders tea harvesting day – Indian tea

September 22nd 9:00am to 4:30pm

Way’ Members, the Elders program will be going to Big White to pick Indian tea.

Transportation will be provided but seats are limited.

Please call Candace Wilkinson at 250-309-0137 to book your spot.

Bus will leave the Bluebird building at 9:00am and will return at 4:30pm. A light lunch will also be provided. Please bring appropriate clothing for the weather.

*Cancelled* Band Council Meeting
2025-09-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
*Cancelled* Band Council Meeting – September 22nd
“Way’ Members Today’s Band Council Meeting on September 22nd will be cancelled due to lack of quorum.
The next Council meeting will take place next week, on September 29th.

OKIB General Band Meeting
2025-09-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB General Band Meeting
An opportunity to speak with Chief and Council
September 20th, 2025
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
At Head of the Lake Hall
118 Head of the Lake Road
This meeting will also be available on zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864405111?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 828 6440 5111

Passcode: [REDACTED]

The General Band Meeting is a private event for OKIB Members only.

Learn to bead an Orange Shirt pin
2025-09-16 17:00 - 20:00 | New Horizons
Learn to bead an Orange Shirt pin
September 16th & 18th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm at New Horizons
*LOCATION CHANGE: New Horizons building*
*Please make sure you’re able to attend both sessions.
Seats are limited! use this link to register: https://forms.gle/YTetUoEcvmf19P8C8
or email: Lceycoordinator@okanagan.org

Early Years Assessment Engagement Sessions
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Early Years Assessment Engagement Sessions

When and where?

September 18th – Round Lake Community Hall

September 25th – New Horizons

October 2nd – Head of the Lake Hall

Each engagement session will start at 5:00 PM and end by 7:00 PM.

way̓ x̌ast sx̌l̓x̌ʕalt,

OKIB’s Education Department is conducting an Early Years and Childcare Assessment survey to better understand the current strengths, challenges, and needs of our community when it comes to supporting children and families.

We will be hosting three in-person engagement sessions. We are looking for community members to attend and voice their opinions.

Each session dinner will be provided and a chance a to win one $500 Visa gift card or one of two $250 Visa gift cards!

We hope to see you there!

Information session for People with Disabilities Program with Indigenous Services Canada
2025-09-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Information session for People with Disabilities Program with Indigenous Services Canada scheduled for September 18th @ Head of the Lake Hall.
Members are invited to attend a meeting with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) along with Chief and Council. ISC will be visiting Head of the Lake Hall, September 18th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm to provide information on the Persons with Disability and Income Assistance programs.
*UPDATE* Members are also invited to attend the introduction from ISC and BCANDS (British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society) which will happen before dinner from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Dinner will be served from 5:30pm to 6:00pm with, question and answer section to follow.
Please forward your questions to the Social Development Lead, Cindy Brewer at sdlead@okanagan.org and the questions will be forwarded to the presenters.
Indigenous Services Canada Information Session Visit to OKIB
September 18th, 2025
4:00pm – 8:00pm
At Head of the Lake Hall
Zoom will also be available for Members who cannot attend in person:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82202187443?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 822 0218 7443

Food Share at Bluebird building
2025-09-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Food Share at Bluebird building

September 18th 1pm – 4pm at the Bluebird building

Hosted by the Food Security Initiative

Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a firstcome first served basis. All produce is grown withinthe Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley RanchPlease bring your own bags!

Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
2025-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen

September 17th 1pm – 4pm at the Komasket Park Kitchen

Hosted by the Food Security Initiative

Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a firstcome first served basis. All produce is grown withinthe Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch

Please bring your own bags!
