Okanagan Indian Band

Discovery with horses
2025-09-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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
2025-09-15 08:00 - 17:00
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]

Food Share at the Bluebird building
2025-09-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Food Share at the Bluebird building
September 11th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm @ the Bluebird building
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!

Food Bank Pop-up: Bluebird building
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Bluebird building
Food Bank Pop-up: Bluebird building
Bluebird building – September 11 @ 1:00ish pm

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting a food bank pop up series at different locations every Thursday. Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your food home!

The Food bank pop ups will be open until all the food has been handed out, first come first served basis!

Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
2025-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
September 10th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm @ 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

Band Council Meeting
2025-09-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road

Food Share at the Bluebird building
2025-09-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Food Share at the Bluebird building
September 4th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm @ 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 Ranch

Please bring your own bags!

Food Bank Pop-up: Round Lake Hall
2025-09-04 10:30 - 23:30 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Food Bank Pop-up: Round Lake Hall
Round Lake Hall – September 4th @ 10:30ish am

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting a food bank pop up series at different locations every Thursday. Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your food home!

The Food bank pop ups will be open until all the food has been handed out, first come first served basis!

Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
2025-09-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
September 3rd 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!

Language nest Open House
2025-09-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət Cultural Immersion School, 11555 Westside Road
Language nest Open House
September 2nd, 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the New Cultural Immersion School.
Ages 1-3
Questions? Comments? please email lncoordinator@okanagan.org or text 250-309-3557

Band Council Meeting
2025-09-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-05 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.

Food Share - August 29th at Round Lake Hall
2025-08-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Food Share – August 29th at Round Lake Hall
August 29th, 1-4pm or until supplies last.
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 bag or boxes to carry your food!

Food Bank Pop-up: New Horizons building
2025-08-28 13:00 - 14:30 | New Horizons
Food Bank Pop-up: New Horizons building
New Horizon building – August 28th @ 1:00ish pm

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting a food bank pop up series at different locations every Thursday. Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your food home!

The Food bank pop ups will be open until all the food has been handed out, first come first served basis!

Food Share Event at Komasket Park
2025-08-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share Event at Komasket Park
August 27th from 1pm to 4pm or until supplies last. @ Komasket Park.
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 bag or box to carry your food!

Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət Cultural Immersion School Community Celebration
2025-08-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət Cultural Immersion School, 11555 Westside Road
Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət Cultural Immersion School Community Celebration

August 26th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the New School, 11555 Westside Road.

Way’ Members, You’re invited for the Community Celebration of the New Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət Cultural Immersion School!

On August 26th – 5:00pm to 7:00pm at 11555 Westside Rd, come Celebrate this huge milestone for the community and see the inside of the Cultural Immersion school, along with some light snacks and refreshments. Stay tuned for more details on the event!

Food Bank Pop-up: Whiteman's Creek area
2025-08-21 13:30 - 14:30
Food Bank Pop-up: Whiteman’s Creek area
Whiteman’s Creek area near the mailboxes – August 21st @ 1:30ish pm

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting a food bank pop up series at different locations every Thursday. Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your food home!

The Food bank pop ups will be open until all the food has been handed out, first come first served basis!

Back to School BBQ
2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Komasket Park
Back to School BBQ
August 20th 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Komasket Park
Come meet the Education team, fill out forms and receive a backpack.

Registration link
https://forms.office.com/r/LVr3PbW2DZ

ksq̓ʷliw̓n̓tm̓ iʔ st̓xaɬq - We are going to pick Huckleberries
2025-08-18 09:30 - 16:30 | Silverstar main parking lot
ksq̓ʷliw̓n̓tm̓ iʔ st̓xaɬq – We are going to pick Huckleberries

August 18th, Please be at the Silverstar main parking lot by 9:30am

Please also be prepared to rideshare

Please bring:

-Packed lunch

-Appropriate clothing for weather and harvesting

-Lawn chairs

-Baskets or buckets

-Water

-Sunscreen

-Bug spray

sn̓kłc̓aʔsqa̓x̌aʔ snpaʔx̌təntn - With ReWild Ranch
2025-08-13 17:00 - 20:00
sn̓kłc̓aʔsqa̓x̌aʔ snpaʔx̌təntn – With ReWild Ranch

pənkin: August 13 (12&under)

August 14 (13-Adults)

5:00pm – 8:00pm

kaʔkin: Rewild Ranch – Devyn Louis Residence

There is very limited seats. 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 for children.

Registration: https://forms.gle/1irfJME6fK5iMTie7

These sessions are going to be more horse therapy vs. riding and fundamentals.

*Reminder you must have closed toed shoes. No sandals or flip flops.

OKIB Syilx Hockey School
2025-07-28 08:30 - 15:30
OKIB Syilx Hockey School

July 28th – August 1st

OKIB is thrilled to launch the long-awaited OKIB Syilx Hockey School! This camp is open to all members of the Okanagan Nation! Taking place from Monday July 28th to Friday August 1st, this camp will feature both on and off ice skill development for ages U7 to U15 in a safe, fun, and uniquely Indigenous environment. Available FREE to OKIB Members and for a very affordable $350 for non-OKIB Syilx players ($200 for U7). See the attached slides for more information on daily schedules and features of the OKIB Syilx Hockey School. Register now as spots are filling quick!

Registration:

https://forms.office.com/r/8yR36E6ejg

Program details and schedule
