Okanagan Indian Band

Harm Reduction Open House
2024-09-05 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | OKIB Wellness Center
way’ come check our open house any Thursday in September. For more information call Nicole Sullivan Peer Support Worker 250-309-7364

Indigenous Women in Entrepreneurship workshop
2024-09-26 09:00 - 16:00 | New Horizons
Indigenous Women in Entrepreneurship workshop

September 26th & 27th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm @ New Horizons building, #8 Bonneau Rd.

Topics include

– Promising pathway

-stages of business development

-Effective business practices

-Adaptation and Resilience

-Credit Awareness and support system for Indigenous women entrepreneurs

There will be breakfast, lunch door prizes, swag and honorariums for attendees.

To register please contact April at: 778-471-8340 or aprilp@antco.ca

Language Nest Open House
2024-09-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Language Nest
Join us for an introduction to the Language Nest and programs available for children ages 1 to 3. Questions or comments: Contact lncoordinator@okanagan.org or call 250-309-3557.

Fall Community Shuttle
2024-09-04 10:00 - 15:00
Fall Community Shuttle
September 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire Hall, Whitemans Creek and Round Lake
Shuttle stops for one 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

Little Warriors
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
Dancing, drumming, nature, wildlife identification and more. For youth ages 5 to 7. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 PM at the New Horizons building.To register email activities1@okanagan.org or call 250-241-7074.

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.

UBCIC 56th Annual General Assembly
2024-09-24 08:00 - 2024-09-26 16:00
UBCIC 56th Annual General Assembly
UBCIC 56TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (HYBRID)
MUSQUEAM COMMUNITY CENTRE, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (MUSQUEAM TERRITORY) AND ZOOM
SEPTEMBER 24TH TO 26TH, 2024
The 56th Annual General Assembly (AGA) will take place September 24th – September 26th, 2024. The hybrid AGA will be held at Musqueam Community Centre, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Territory).
Chief Byron Louis will be attending on behalf of OKIB.
For more information:
https://www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_56th_aga
https://www.ubcic.bc.ca/resolutions

Vancouver Canucks Hockeyball program kick off event
2024-09-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Centennial Outdoor Arena at the Vernon Rec Center
Vancouver Canucks Hockeyball program
Okanagan Indian Band Youth Activities is beyond thrilled to announce our partnership with the Vancouver Canucks! Over the last year, Youth Activities Lead, Brendon Caron, has been working with Vancouver Canucks Manager of Minor Hockey, Alumni, and Community Engagement, Rod Brathwaite, to develop an accessible introductory hockey program called Canucks Hockeyball.
This program is designed to meet youth where they’re at, and requires no set facility to deliver. The Canucks have graciously provided OKIB with a modular board system designed to quickly set up a program anywhere, along with sticks, balls, nets, goalie gear, and everything else required for a National Hockey League Experience!
Canucks Hockeyball is a 6-week program that will be delivered by OKIB Youth Activities Staff as part of our After School Programs. Youth Activities Coordinators Ethan Joe and Katherine Clarke, as well as community members Stephane Richard (Spirit North) and Nolan Wilson were all trained by the Canucks staff on Hockeyball, and are excited to begin coaching our youth, instilling a love of hockey, and keeping everyone active throughout the school year.
Our ultimate goal is to provide a fun, dynamic, and safe sporting experience that brings people together and strengthens our community.

To celebrate this incredible program, and to kick things off, the Canucks and OKIB Youth Activities are hosting an Activation Event on the Pro-D Day September 23rd from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Centennial Outdoor Arena at the Vernon Rec Centre. This event will be for all OKIB Youth aged 6-18 (younger kids also welcome if accompanied by a parent) Come try Hockeyball, meet Fin, get autographs from notable Canucks Alumni like Kirk MacLean, and more!
Please contact Brendon at sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org to register

Band Council Meeting
2024-09-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Council Chambers
Band Council Meeting
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Council Chambers & on zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85358034070?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 853 5803 4070
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.**

Salmon Feast
2024-09-20 15:00 - 18:00 | sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park, Green Lake Rd, Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0, Okanagan Falls
Salmon Feast
September 20-22, 2024
sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park, Okanagan Falls

Stick Games Tournament – Friday September 20th
The annual Syilx Nation Salmon Feast Stick Game Tournament will be on Friday September 20, 2024! Join us for a chance to win some cash
Registration for stick games will be available on-site from 3 pm – 5 pm.

Salmon Run- Saturday September 21st
The run/walk will commence at 11 am from At sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park in Okanagan Falls. Arrive by 10:30 PM to take part in a 2.5 km or 5 km run or walk. To participate, kindly register at the ONA table by 10:30 AM on Saturday.

Canoe Paddle- Saturday September 22nd
The canoe paddle expedition commences at Skaha Lake Marina, situated in the northeast corner of Skaha Lake, Penticton, British Columbia. This traditional canoe journey will culminate with a welcoming at OK Falls around 3:30 PM.

Camping and vendor applications
available on our website: https://syilx.org/events/okanagan-nation-salmon-feast/

snx̌x̌aʔiwləm- Honouring the sacredness of the river Salmon feast
2024-09-20 10:00 - 17:00
snx̌x̌aʔiwləm- Honouring the sacredness of the river Salmon feast, September 20th – 22nd sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park, Okanagan Falls

Registration for the Annual Salmon Feast is now open! 🐟🌊 Join us from September 20th – 22nd, 2024, to celebrate and honour the traditions of our Nation at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Okanagan Falls.

👉 For more information visit: https://syilx.org/events/okanagan-nation-salmon-feast/
👉Camping registration here: https://forms.gle/oRLHAmnw4rytskhc7
👉Vendor application here: https://forms.gle/MvLWsq8kfZnnTBp1A
👉Call for Cooks application here: https://syilx.org/job_openings/salmon-feast-call-for-cooks-2024/

Okanagan-Syilx Hunting & Gathering 2024
2024-09-21 00:00 - 2024-09-29 23:59 | Blanket Creek Provincial Park
Hosted by Okanagan Indian Band
All Syilx Peoples Welcome
Location: Blanket Creek Provincial Park. Look for signage. See map link below.
Our purpose is to provide an opportunity to gather traditional foods to disperse throughout the communities to those that are unable to harvest.
For more information contact Julie Richard or Colleen Marchand at 250-542-7132.
Camp is in an isolated area with no cell service or amenities. Please bring your own camping gear, chairs. No disposable items.
Map of Blanket Creek Provincial Park: BC Parks Map (arcgis.com)

Learn to Bead an Orange Shirt Pin
2024-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | New Horizons
Learn to Bead an Orange Shirt Pin

September 17th & 19th @New Horizons

Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/hNkPusUVSAcYYj9G7

*Limited seats available, must be able to attend both days.

Learn how to bead an Orange Shirt Pin!

When: September 17th & 19th

Where: New Horizons

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Food Share at the BlueBird Building
2024-09-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Bluebird building
OKIB members, stop by the Bluebird Building between 3 PM and 6 PM to pick up free produce grown at Sun Valley Ranch on OKIB lands by the Food Security Initiative. Produce is available on a first come, first served basis. Bring our own box or bags as no bags are provided, to help minimize waste. Produce is available while supplies last.

N̓xaʔcín̓ (Elders) Luncheon
2024-09-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Nkwala School, 9410 Nkwala Rd, Douglas Lake, BC V0E 1S0
N̓xaʔcín̓ (Elders) Luncheon
Wednesday September 18, 2024
N’kwala School, Douglas Lake

Calling all Syilx Elders to join us for a snqaʔt̓kʷís (september) luncheon to welcome autumn!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/dxHcgvZtpsUPZVnDA

Transportation will be provided for OKIB Elders. Registry is required by September 16th please email tworker@okanagan.org to sign up as seats are limited seats available.

Coffee with a Cop
2024-09-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Public Safety Office

ONA Salmon Distribution
2024-09-13 13:00 - 15:30 | Komasket Park
ONA Salmon Distribution happening tomorrow, Komasket Kitchen starting approx 1pm
We apologize for the last-minute announcement, but we have received news that ONA will be providing salmon for the OKIB community tomorrow. Please see the attached poster for details.
-Food Security Team
Pick up available at Komasket Kitchen
Estimated pick up time starting at 1:00pm
3 Salmon per household.
First come first served.
Whole salmon, Please bring your own bags, coolers or carrying containers.

Takla Nation - Ceremony and Cultural exchange
2024-09-13 10:30 - 14:00 | Public Safety Office
OKIB Youth Leadership Council invites you to welcome:
Takla Nation for Ceremony and Cultural exchange for Youth.
Lunch will be provided!
September 13th 10:30am-2:00pm
at Public Safety Office, 118 Head of the Lake Rd (Lower Level of Head of the Lake Hall)
