Okanagan Indian Band

2025 Cultural Camp
2025-07-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
2025 OKIB Cultural Camp – Location change for today, July 15th, 16th & 17th cancelled

Way’ Members, Due to the rain today’s events will be moved to the Head of the Lake Hall from 5:00pm – 8:30pm. Out of respect for that family, the rest of the Culture Camp dates will be cancelled. Limlemt for your understanding.

Monday, July 14th

5:00pm – 8:30pm

-Beaded Buckskin Earrings 1/2

-Tupa Magnets

-Traditional Games

Tuesday, July 15th

Cancelled

Wednesday, July 16th

Cancelled

Thursday, July 17th

Cancelled

First Nations Child and Family Claims 'Claim Helper' Information sessions
2025-07-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-25 17:30 - 19:00
First Nations Child and Family Claims ‘Claim Helper’ Information sessions
The Claims Helper Information Sessions are organized to support individuals seeking compensation for children who were removed from their homes. This includes both former children in care and parents or family members who had children removed by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). These sessions are intended for anyone who has either been in care themselves or had children removed from their home by the MCFD.
These Information sessions are for OKIB Band Members only.

Sessions will be limited to 24 individuals per session on a first come first served basis.

Additional meetings will be hosted in the future, both on and off reserve and online.

To register for any of these sessions please contact Jereme Brooks:
250-241-7270 OR jereme.brooks@okanagan.org
Information Sessions
July 17th 9:00am to 12:00pm @ Lake Country Municipal Hall, (10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road )
July 22nd 5:30pm to 7:00pm @ New Horizons building
July 24th 5:30pm to 7:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
July 25th 5:30pm to 7:00pm @ Salmon River/Round Lake Hall

Injury Prevention Day
2025-07-18 13:30 - 17:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Injury Prevention Day

July 18th 1:30pm to 5:30pm @Head of the Lake Hall

For questions, call the Community Health Nurse at 250-542-5094

Come learn about:

-Water safety

-FireSmart

-OKIB Public Safety

-Car seat safety

-Poison prevention

-Heat-related illness prevention

and more!

Prizes and food will be available.

Band Council Meeting
2025-07-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-28 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]

OKIB Elders Program - Swim for Health
2025-07-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-12 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

Komasket Pow wow Loonie Auction
2025-07-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Komasket Pow wow Loonie Auction
July 22nd @ Head of the Lake Hall
Dinner served at 5:00pm, auction at 6:00pm. Donations accepted for the raffle.

ONA Annual General Meeting and Syilx Youth Leadership Conference
2025-07-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-24 08:00 - 17:00
ONA Annual General Meeting and Syilx Youth Leadership Conference

July 23rd and 24th at Upper Nicola Band

The Annual General Assembly takes place each year, along with the Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering. The event brings together the Syilx Okanagan Nation to celebrate our accomplishments and provide an opportunity for Nation members to come together. The AGA is hosted by each of the Syilx Okanagan communities on a rotating basis.

Registration links for the events will be available soon on the ONA’s site: https://syilx.org/events/annual-general-assembly/

For More Info on AGA:

Raven Mikuletic

rmikuletic@syilx.org

250-707-0095 ext. 121

For More Info on SYLG:

Hailey Wright

haileyW@syilx.org

250-707-0095 ext. 233

Annual General Assembly & Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering
2025-07-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-24 09:00 - 16:00
Annual General Assembly & Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering
DATE: July 23-24, 2025
TIME: 9 am – 4 pm
LOCATION: Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT)
CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic at rmikuletic@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 121

The Annual General Assembly takes place each year, along with the Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering. The event brings together the Syilx Okanagan Nation to celebrate our accomplishments and provide an opportunity for Nation members to come together. The AGA is hosted by each of the Syilx Okanagan communities on a rotating basis. The 2025 AGA and YLG will be hosted by the Upper Nicola Band.

Accommodations
Special rates have been secured at the following hotels:

Best Western Plus Merritt Hotel | 3969 Crawford Ave. Merritt BC V1K 0A4 | 250.378.0700

*Book through the link above. Special rate available until July 10, 2025.

Comfort Inn & Suites Merritt | 3713 Dewolf Way, Merritt, BC, V1K 1A3 | 250.315.0237

*Call the hotel and mention the event name “AGA Okanagan Nation Alliance”. Special rate available until July 1, 2025.

Registration coming very soon, please stay tuned to our Facebook page and website to join us!

Unexploded Ordinance update and 'Footprints on the land' video presentation at Duck Lake
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:00
Unexploded Ordinance update and ‘Footprints on the land’ video presentation at Duck Lake
July 24th 10:00am to 12:00pm at Lake Country Fire Hall (Station 71) 11063 Okanagan Centre Rd East
Hosted by the OKIB Lands Department
Snacks and refreshments will be available

Schedule
10:00 am – Welcome
10:05 am – Update by UXO Liaison, Don Louis
10:15 am – OKIB Lands produced film: ‘Footprints on the land’

OKIB Syilx Hockey School
2025-07-28 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-29 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-30 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-31 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-01 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

Mamas for Mamas Kelowna visit
2025-07-28 13:00 - 16:00
Mamas for Mamas Kelowna visit

*DATE CHANGE: visit will now be happening July 28th at 1pm*

pick up (and drop off) at the Bluebird building at 11am, return by 4pm.

1911 Dayton St, Kelowna

Lunch will be included!

To sign up for this visit – Mamas for Mamas has informed us that any mom/new families, will be asked to go to the Mamas for Mamas-Kelowna Website.

On website go to Client Support, then click on seeking support.

Fill out the support application and submit.

Application link: https://www.mamasformamas.org/i-need-support/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLP10NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiMmRqNjhDQ3NTakVjaGhRAR76cFBN9sommmk7frQZceX9XKZMUdy0JZ95bSjOvIvQDd_sQGeDH_YxtcqHkg_aem_HXnYoZ55EfkOUDvv4ZUHqw

For more information please contact Rosalie to sign up for: rosalie.saddleman@okanagan.org

Free hearing screenings
2025-07-29 10:00 - 16:00 | OKIB Health Clinic
Free hearing screenings
July 29th 10am – 4pm @ OKIB Health building
Free $5 Tim Horton’s gift card after a completing a free hearing screening.
Limited spaces available!
To sign up please email: rosalie.saddleman@okanagan.org

Opening Ceremony at Tahaetkn Mountain – All Are Welcome
2025-07-30 09:00 - 16:00
Opening Ceremony at Tahaetkn Mountain – All Are Welcome

OKIB and En’owkin Centre will be hosting an Opening Ceremony at Tahaetkn Mountain on Wednesday, July 30th.

This ceremony marks the beginning of the upcoming Bush Learning Course, which officially starts on August 5th. While the course is registered programming, the opening ceremony is open to all community members — we warmly welcome you to attend.

Unfortunately, transportation is not provided, Members will have to bring their own vehicles or carpool.

Please see the attached poster for the full agenda.

If you’re interested in joining the full Bush Learning Course with En’owkin and OKIB, please use the registration link below.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/MivCujfUF5x6rRXF7

Band Council Meeting
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.

sn̓kłc̓aʔsqa̓x̌aʔ snpaʔx̌təntn - With ReWild Ranch
2025-08-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-14 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.
