Okanagan Indian Band

Equine Pathways program
2024-10-02 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Rewild Ranch (11877 McMillian Drive)
Equine Pathways program – Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:20pm @ Rewild Ranch (11877 McMillian Drive)

For Youth ages 10-18

Program will run from Oct 1st to November 13th.

Unlock new opportunities with our Equine Connection Program! Enjoy our hands on sessions with intuitive horses that build trust, confidence and personal growth. Experience the unique healing power of horses and take a step into a fun and magical adventure.

Transportation available!

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

or

contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

Hockeyball Afterschool program
2024-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Hockeyball Afterschool program Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm @Head of the Lake Hall

For youth grades 1-7

Program runs from October 8th to December 3rd.

Get active and have fun with a unique twist on hockey! Our Canucks Hockeyball program combines traditional hockey skills with creative ball game play for an engaging and energetic session. Youth Activities Staff have been trained as coaches by the Canucks organization and are ready to share their knowledge with participants of every skill level!

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

or

activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

Lil Chefs afterschool program
2024-10-07 16:00 - 17:00
Lil Chefs afterschool program Mondays 4:00pm-5:00pm @Bluebird building

For youth grades 1-7

Program will run from October 7th to December 2nd.

Dive into the culinary arts with local chef Chantelle Eustache. Young aspiring chefs will explore new recipes, cooking techniques, traditional Syilx foods, nutrition and healthy habits, and the joy of creating delicious dishes.

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

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contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

MMA Classes
2024-10-07 16:00 - 17:00 | canoe shed (upper health building parking lot)
MMA Classes – Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm @ the Canoe shed beside the Health Building
Program will run from October 7th – December 4thFor Youth Grade 1 – 7
Returning for another year is our Mixed Martial Arts program in the dedicated space at our Canoe Shed outside the Health Clinic. OKIB Youth will learn fundamentals and physical literacy in a safe environment while having fun and learning valuable lessons on sportsmanship, perseverance, and hard work! Join Rylie and her assistant coach Taylor Lalonde starting Oct 7th!To register please contact:Brendon Caron: 250-241-6945oractivities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

OKIB Family Ice Time
2024-10-05 18:30 - 20:30 | okanagan training rink, 5204 27th street
OKIB Family Ice Time – Saturdays 6:30pm-8:30pm @Okanagan Training Rink, 5204 27th ave, Vernon

October 5th to March 22nd, 2025

No registration needed!

OKIB Family Ice time will run from October 5th to March 22nd, 2025

Need skates or gear? contact Brendon Caron at: 250-241-6945

Little Warriors Program
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
Little Warriors Program Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm – 7pm @ New Horizons
Program begins October 8th and runs until December 5th.
For Youth ages 5-10
Little Warriors is another new program being developed at OKIB Youth Activities. It can be best described as “Syilx Scouts”. Combining inspiration from Scouts Canada’s manual and Syilx traditional teachings, with supports and training from You Power, NCCP, and local facilitators, this program will give OKIB kids a greater connection to our land and water, a broadened sense of community and responsibility, a bigger respect for our history and traditions, independence, problem-solving, and more, in a fun and age-appropriate environment!
To register please contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-6946

Intro to Gymnastic
2024-10-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Bluebird building
Intro to Gymnastics Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm, Drop off and pick up at Bluebird building

Ages 6-12, limited spots available!

Program will run from October 10th to December 5th.

New to our slate of introductory Athletics programs is Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Canoe Shed with OKIB’s-own Mishra Cameron! Mishra is an outstanding Gymnast and Coach and also a 2021 Premier’s Award winner for “Indigenous Excellence in Sport”. After incredible engagement with OKIB Youth during 2024 Summer Sports Camp, we are thrilled to add Mishra and her expertise to our already stacked line-up of activities! Look for this one to begin in October!

To register please contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-6946

Food Share Program
2024-10-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Bluebird building
Food Share Program @ Bluebird building – Oct 10th 3pm-6pm or until supplies last.
Way’ Members, the Food Share program is back again this week and this time they’re at the Bluebird building.
Food has been grown from the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch.
Please bring your own bags or boxes!

Community Insurance Information Session
2024-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
Community Insurance Information Session
Hub insurance will be at New Horizons on October 9, from 5 to 7 PM for a drop-in home insurance information session. Dinner will be provided.

Community members can come and ask questions about house insurance and take their knowledge to their own insurance broker, or they can receive a quote from Hub Insurance. There is no obligation to purchase insurance.

This information session is open to ALL community members who are looking to lower their insurance costs or to obtain first time insurance.

Syilx Nation Data Governance Plan presentations
2024-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Syilx Nation Data Governance Plan presentations
October 9th 5:00pm – 6:45pm – Head of the Lake Hall
Open to all Syilx nation Members.
The Syilx Nation Data Plan has been guided by
the collective knowledge and wisdom of our
ancestors, elders, knowledge keepers, and
Nation members of today to plan and prepare
for the people-to-be.
Good quality wellness data helps with
community planning and monitoring of
programs. ONA data team would like to invite
you learn about the Nation data plan that is
built on sqlxʷɬcaẃtət (our ways).

For more info:
ʔamtus Nicholas Clark, Nation Planner, Data
data.coordinator@syilx.org
250-300-6584
www.okanagannation.com

S.T.E.M afterschool program
2024-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Bluebird building
S.T.E.M Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm @Bluebird building

For youth grades 1-7

Program will run from October 9th – December 4th

Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with UBCO’s iStand STEM program. Hands-on activities and interactive projects will spark curiosity and innovation. September to December will focus on how STEM can be applied to our environment through the lens of Land Stewardship.

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

To register please contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-6946

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.

Active Living Center Update
2024-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Bluebird building
Active Living Center Update – October 8th 5:00pm-7:00pm @Bluebird building
Drop in event! Come at your leisure

The project team has now reviewed all the ideas put forward and has created conceptual images for those ideas considered viable. This follow up session is being organized to share the concepts with the OKIB community and get further feedback.

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.

Band Council Meeting
2024-10-07 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.**

Food Share Program @ Komasket Kitchen
2024-10-03 14:00 - 18:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share Program @ Komasket Kitchen
October 3rd, 2-6pm or while supplies last.Way’ Members the Food Share program is back at Komasket today. Bring your own bags or boxes and come and get some fresh produce, courtesy of the Food Security Initiative program.

Learn to bead a poppy
2024-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Learn to bead a poppy
When – October 22nd & 24th
Where – HOL Hall
Time – 5:00pm – 8:00pm

*With limited seats please ensure you are able to attend both sessions.

Registration form: https://forms.gle/6vGnBJf2o7jvxMmE9

Curiosity Club afterschool program
2024-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Bluebird building
Curiosity Club Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm @Bluebird building

For youth grades 1-7

Program will run from October 10th to December 5th

Unleash your imagination and explore a range of fun and educational activities designed to foster creativity and problem-solving skills. Each week, new themes and challenges will keep young minds engaged, with everything from guest speakers to Halloween costume-building to fly fishing and more!

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

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Contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

Tomato Canning Workshop
2024-10-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Bluebird building
Tomato Canning Workshop
October 1st, 5:00pm-8:00pm @Bluebird building
Join in on the upcoming canning class; all about canning tomatoes. Please use link to register. https://forms.office.com/r/N2Hxc9k7HZ
