Okanagan Indian Band

PESP Drivers License Knowledge test preparation
2024-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
PESP IS offering Driver training

@The Social Development boardroom July 2 & 5 – 9:30am -to 11:00am

July 8, 10, & 12 – 10:00am to 11:00am

PESP is offering Learner’s Driver Training starting on July 2, 2024 at the Social Development office. In partnership with Arrive Alive, PESP will be holding knowledge test preparation classes for the written road test portion.

Registration forms: https://www.okib.ca/news/pesp-is-offering-driver-training/

Please send completed applications to pespnorth@okanagan.org and/or Glenda.Louis@okanagan.org

For more information please contact Julianne Brewer at 250-558-3706 or email Glenda Louis at: Glenda.Louis@okanagan.org

UXO Negotiations update
2024-07-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
UXO Negotiations update

July 4th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Rd)

Guest speaker: Kate Blomfield of Ratcliff LLP

Light Dinner will be provided.

Topic: UXO NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
Time: Jul 4, 2024 05:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88341619756?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 883 4161 9756
Passcode: [REDACTED]

For more information:
OKIB Lands Department
250 542 3444

Rescheduled Duck Lake Comprehensive Community Planning Phase 2 Engagement session
2024-07-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Beasley Hall, 3450 Woodsdale Road, Lake Country
Rescheduled Duck Lake Comprehensive Community Planning Phase 2 Engagement session
July 3rd 4:00pm – 7:00pm @ Beasley Hall (3450 Woodsdale Rd)
Join us for discussions on OKIB’s Comprehensive Community Planning as it enters the second Phase of planning.

Okanagan Indian Band & Westbank First Nation - Leadership Meeting (Council to Council)
2024-07-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Westbank First Nation, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Z 3J2, Canada
OKIB Chief and Council will be in attendance

Band Council Meeting
2024-07-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Council Chambers
Band Council Meeting
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Band Council Chambers beside the Band Office & on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81076803862?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 810 7680 3862
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 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.**

OKIB Cultural Camp *New Dates*
2024-07-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Komasket Park
OKIB Cultural Camp *New Dates*
Juy 16th – 18th @ Komasket Park

Use this link to register:

https://forms.gle/SDeJRvgPkK7fF6KVA

N̓XAʔCÍN̓ (Elder) Luncheon
2024-07-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
N̓XAʔCÍN̓ (Elder) Luncheon
July 3rd 10:30am – 1:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Road)
Calling all Syilx Elders to join us for a Summer luncheon where we can visit, laugh and share stories
Featuring: bingo, music and door prizes!
Open to Syilx Nation Elders
For more info contact:
Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator
rmikuletic@syilx.org
250-707-0095 ext 121

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.

OKIB Pride Day
2024-06-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Komasket Park
OKIB Pride Day
June 28th 10 AM – 2 PM @Komasket Park
Sponsored by the Pre-Employment Supports Program
Come join us for a BBQ Lunch – First Come First served.
-Photo booth
-Cup cake decorating
-Inclusion awareness workshops
-Art workshops
-Shirt tie-die
And much more!

For more information please contact:
Glenda Louis: 250 542 4328 extension 3004
Randi Robins: 250 241 2874

Elders Birthday Bingo Bash
2024-06-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Bluebird building
Elders Birthday Bingo Bash
June 27th 11:00am – 2:00pm @ the Bluebird building
Special Elders Luncheon to celebrate June Birthdays! – Names will be read out with Bingo to follow!

OKIB Group of Companies Quarterly Community Update
2024-06-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Group of Companies Quarterly Community Update
June 26th 5:00pm-6:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Road)
Come join us for our quarterly OKIB Group of Companies Community Update at Head of the Lake Hall this coming Wednesday! Dinner will be served! There will be door prizes.
What has your Group of Companies been busy with?
-Quarterly Report
-Luke Paul Flats Gravel Pit Update
-Synergy Okanagan Partnership
-Duck Lake Development Consultations
-Employment and Training Opportunities
-Sponsorships
-Career Fair
-Reforestation
-Plus Golf Tournament Information and Registration
Use this link to RSVP: https://www.okibgc.ca/event-details-registration/quarterly-community-update
or contact info@okibgc.ca or 250 545 3424

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

Elders Open Craft Social
2024-06-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Bluebird building
Elders Open Craft Social
June 26th 10:00am – 11:30am @ Bluebird building
Come join in for the Monthly Open Crafting Social. Bring your own hobby project!

Band Council Meeting
2024-06-24 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 (118 Head of the Lake Road) & on Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81076803862?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 810 7680 3862
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 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.**

Kn Sqilxw day 2024
2024-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Komasket Park
Kn Sqilxw day 2024
National Indigenous peoples day
June 21 @ Komasket Park

Schedule
5:00am – Sun Rise Ceremony
8:00am – Chief & Council Breakfast
8:30am – Hide Scraping
10:00am – Run for the Drum
(Horse demonstration tentative)
11:00am – Scavenger Hunt

12:00pm – Break for lunch (no lunch served)

1:00pm – Children’s Activities, Music, Canoeing, Bingo
2:00pm – Hand Drum Contest
3:00pm – Traditional Dancing
4:00pm – Dinner

Please send inquiries via email to: languageadmin2@okanagan.org

Kn Sqilxw day Shuttle
2024-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
Kn Sqilxw day Shuttle

Friday June 21st

Pick up from: Bluebird, OKIB Fire Hall, Whitemans Creek and Round Lake

Shuttle A begins pick up at 6AM & returns home at the first break – 12PM (Lunch)

Shuttle B begins pick up at 12PM & returns home after Dinner – 5PM

Spaces are limited, riders must register

To register all Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.

Elders Luncheon
2024-06-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Bluebird building
Elders Luncheon
June 20th 11:00am – 2:00pm @ Bluebird building
Lunch will be served at 12:00pm. Interior Health Advocates will be present as well.

Elders Crafting Social
2024-06-19 10:00 - 23:30 | Bluebird building
Elders Crafting Social
June 19th 10:00am – 11:30am
Today’s Elders Crafting session will be on Scrapbooking.
Materials and snacks will be provided!

6 Mile Dam Restoration Project Engagement Session
2024-06-17 17:00 - 20:00 | New Horizons
6 Mile Dam Restoration Project Engagement Session
June 17th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm @ New Horizons building
OKIB will be hosting a community meeting regarding the 6 Mile Dam Restoration Project. Please join us for a presentation, discussion and dinner.
For more information, call the TSD office: 250 542 7132

POSTPONED: New Horizons Comprehensive Community Planning Phase 2 Engagement session
2024-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 | New Horizons
Comprehensive Community events postponed
Out of respect for the family this week’s Comprehensive Community Planning Engagement events will be postponed. Keep an eye out for rescheduled dates in the future.
