Youth Drum Nights
2026-01-26 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Language and Culture Boardroom, 16 Bonneau Road, Vernon
Youth Drum Nights
Monday nights, 5:00pm – 7:30pm at the Language and Culture Boardroom (16 Bonneau Road)
Register here:https://forms.gle/Ax12XeHG1SqCv9xR8
Dinner will be provided, please bring your own drum.
January 26th: Bill Robins
February 2nd: Bill Robins
February 9th: Csetkwe
No drum night Feb 16th (Stat holiday)
February 23rd: Csetkwe
March 2nd: Bill Robins

Spirit North Athletics Youth Program
2026-01-20 14:55 - 18:15
Spirit North Athletics Youth Program
Spirit North Athletics, Tuesdays from 2:55pm – 6:15pm
Participants taking part in our Spirit North Athletics program require the following in order to participate snowpants, winter jacket, hat, gloves, snow boots. as well a waiver is required to be signed for this program.
Transportation to program for School District #22 students can be arranged upon request.
If you would like to register, please use the link provided OKIB Youth Activities After School Programs Winter 2026 (Jan. 5 – Mar. 12) – Fill out form
This round of After-school program runs from Jan.5th to March.12th

Youth After School activities
2026-01-15 15:45 - 17:00
Youth After School activities
Multiple programs running every Monday through Thursday. These programs will now run 3:15-4:45pm. (except Spirit North Athletics which will run till 6:15pm. Please see the separate calendar event for these events. )

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

S.T.E.M
3:45pm-5:00pm
Craft Club
3:45pm-5:00pm
Textiles
3:45pm-5:00pm
Theatre Club
3:45pm-5:00pm

Basketball
3:45pm-5:00pm
Spirit North Athletics
2:55pm-6:15pm
Canucks Hockeyball
3:45pm-5:00pm
Structured Gym Activities
3:45pm-5:00pm

We would like all participants to please have indoor shoes for our programs, especially the activities in the gym.
Participants taking part in our Spirit North Athletics program require the following in order to participate snowpants, winter jacket, hat, gloves, snow boots. as well a waiver is required to be signed for this program.

Transportation to program for School District #22 students can be arranged upon request.

If you would like to register, please use the link provided OKIB Youth Activities After School Programs Winter 2026 (Jan. 5 – Mar. 12) – Fill out form

This round of After-school program runs from Jan.5th to March.12th

Presentation on Bill C-92
2026-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Presentation on Bill C-92
OKIB Child & Family Services invites community members to a special public presentation on Bill C-92: Enabling Legislation for First Nations Implementation.
The presentation will be delivered by Dr. Cindy Blackstock PhD.
This one-hour session will explore the practical implications of Bill C-92 and pathways to First Nations jurisdiction in child and family services.
Cindy is Gitxsan and is honoured to serve as the Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and as a professor at McGill University’s School of Social Work. She has over 40 years of experience working in child and family services and Indigenous children’s rights. A recipient of the 2023 World Children’s Prize voted on by millions of children around the world, Cindy is honoured to work with First Nations colleagues on a successful human rights challenge to Canada’s inequitable provision of child and family services and failure to implement Jordan’s Principle. This hard-fought litigation has resulted in hundreds of thousands of services being provided to First Nations children, youth, and families.
📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
📍 Head of the Lake Hall, Vernon
🥗 Light lunch served at 12:00 p.m.
🕐 Presentation begins at 1:00 p.m. (followed by Q&A)
A voluntary donation to the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society may be welcomed in recognition of Cindy’s time, with donations supporting ongoing advocacy and community work.
Hosted by OKIB Child & Family Services
For questions, contact Patricia Wilson, CFS Engagement Coordinator. cfsengagement@okanagan.org
For those who cannot attend in person, a Zoom link has been provided below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864405111?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 828 6440 5111
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | New Horizons
Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
New Horizons @ 1:00pm February 12th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Youth Drum Making Workshop
2026-02-13 10:00 - 14:00
Youth Drum Making Workshop – For Highschool students
February 13th , 10:00am to 2:00pm in the Education, Language and Culture Portable
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/MPd552vWec
Learn how to create your very own drum with Bernice Jensen!
All Materials and lunch will be provided.

Sewing with Sue - Youth Workshop
2026-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Language and Culture Boardroom, 16 Bonneau Road, Vernon
Sewing with Sue – Youth Workshop
February 1st & 13th, 10am – 4pm
Register here: https://forms.gle/8HKsuLH7qpZ4CqWQ6
For Youth ages 13-17
Youth will have the option to create either a ribbon shirt, a ribbon skirt or a wing dress. limited spaces available, please register.
For more information please contact: languageadmin2@okanagan.org
February 1st 10am – 4pm at Language and Culture Boardroom, 16 Bonneau Rd, V1H 2A8
February 13th 10am – 4pm, location to be announced

OKIB Moccasin Bootcamp 2026
2026-01-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Fearless Training Gym Okanagan, 3105 28th street, Vernon
OKIB Moccasin Bootcamp 2026

January 23rd to March 27th

5:00pm to 6:00pm with Brandy Griffin at Fearless Training Okanagan at 3105 28th street, Vernon BC.

10 Weeks on Fridays

Join the weekly Moccasin Bootcamp for Strength and conditioning Training!

For more information contact Ruby Alexis: 250-542-7132

Moccasin Bootcamp
2026-01-30 17:00 - 18:00
Moccasin Bootcamp 2026 starts Friday, January 30th
January 30th to March 27th
5:00pm to 6:00pm with Brandy Griffin at Fearless Training Okanagan at 3105 28th street, Vernon BC.
Way’ Members, the start date for Moccasin Bootcamp will actually be January 30th and not on January 23rd as previously advertised.
Join the weekly Moccasin Bootcamp for Strength and conditioning Training!
For more information contact Ruby Alexis: 250-542-7132

OKIB Family Ice Time
2025-12-06 17:45 - 19:45
OKIB Family Icetime is back!
Okanagan Training Rink 5204 27th Ave, Vernon BC.
Beginning December 6th 2025, every Saturday evening there will be 2 hours of free icetime for OKIB families. Simply sign in when you arrive. 5:45-7:45pm every Saturday (With the exception of Dec 20th which will happen from 6:45-8:45pm and January 24th which will happen from 7pm to 9pm).
Helmets required. Contact Brendon (Youth Activities) at (250)241-6945 if you need equipment, we have many community donations to share.

Chinese Food Cooking Class
2026-02-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Bluebird building
Chinese Food Cooking Class
February 15th – starting at 1:00pm with estimated ending time of 5pm at the Bluebird Building
Snacks and beverages will be provided
Facilitated by Chef Chantelle Eustache
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU749ziRELkoftCqn0qzvyn3UlUM0I0UTNaNTAyWEpIMDhUWkxQN0IySUlTUC4u
Please note, no further communications will be sent out regarding this event, simply show up and enjoy!
Please pre-register for each class to ensure the classes meet your dietary restrictions and provide enough materials for all in attendance. Scan the QR codes or hit the links here to register. You can register through the QR codes provided or use the link above.

OKIB Wildfire Training Information Session
2026-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Territorial Stewardship Division, 12 Bonneau Rd
OKIB Wildfire Training Information Session
Feb 15th 7pm-8pm @ Territorial Stewardship Division Compound (12 Bonneau Rd)
OKIB is offering an information session for an upcoming wildfire training opportunity.
• Nationally and provincially recognized certifications (S-series, ICS, First Aid, WHMIS, TDG).
• Hands-on equipment training, including pumps, saws, radios, and heavy equipment awareness.
• Resources Road Safety Training
• Off road vehicle safety training
• Chainsaw level 1 & 2
Training is provided by certified instructors under BC
Wildfire Service and WorkSafeBC standards. and
trainees will receive certification cards/certificates.

For more info or to register contact Luke Defauw
Cell: 250 241 6409
fscoordinator@okanagan.org

Band Council Meeting
2026-02-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Best Western Vernon, 5350 Anderson Way
Band Council Meeting – February 17th
The Chief and Council meeting scheduled for Feb. 17, 2026 (today) has been relocated to the Best Western in Vernon (5350 Anderson Way).
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]

Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall
2026-02-19 10:30 - 23:30 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
Round Lake Hall @ 10:30am February 19th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Online UXO Settlement Update Meeting
2026-02-19 17:30 - 18:30 | zoom
Online UXO Settlement Update Meeting
February 19th at 5:30pm on Zoom
Way’ Members, this will be the first informal information session taking place over zoom for the UXO Settlement Update meeting series
This meeting will be available on zoom only, please visit one of our members only platforms for the Zoom link.
To ensure Members receive accurate and consistent information, all questions or requests for additional details should be directed to:UXOsettlementquestions@okanagan.org
For Band Members only.

Food Bank Pop up
2026-02-20 14:30 - 15:30 | Bluebird building
Food Bank at Bluebird building today – February 20th
Way’ Members, the Food Bank will be at at the Bluebird building today, at 2:30pm.
There will be yogurt and eggs available. First come first served, please bring your own bag or box to carry your food!
Limlemt

Homemade Baby Food Cooking Class
2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Homemade Baby Food Cooking Class
February 22nd 1:00pm – 3:00pm @ Bluebird building
Facilitated by Chef Chantelle Eustache
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU749ziRELkoftCqn0qzvyn3UlUNkJLUU9XOUpXOTNQN040UFA0VTJDMkRaMi4u

Band Council Meeting
2026-02-23 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]
