Okanagan Indian Band

Band Council Meeting - In Camera
2025-07-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
July 2nd Band Council Meeting is In Camera

Way’ Members, the July 2nd Chief and Council meeting will only be an in camera session. The next open session meeting will be July 7th.

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

Lets Bowl - OKIB Elders Program
2025-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
Lets Bowl – OKIB Elders Program
Last Friday of the Month – January 2025 – June 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm at Lincoln Lanes (3510 25 Ave, Vernon)
Please register with Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934
No charge!
Light snack included.

OKIB measles vaccine drop-in clinics
2025-06-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB measles vaccine drop-in clinics
Tuesday June 24th 1:00pm-4:00pm
Friday June 27th 9:00pm-12:00pm
at the OKIB Health Centre Boardroom
Call the OKIB Community Health Nurse for more info or if you have questions at: 250-542-5094
Who is it for?
-Infants over 12 months who have not received their first dose of the measles vaccine
-Children aged 4-6 who have not received their second dose of the measles vaccine
-Children over 6 who have not received any or a second dose of the measles vaccine
-Adults (born in or after 1970) who are unimmunized or only partially immunized for measles
-Anyone who is unsure of their measles immunity status

*Postponed* Duck Lake Toxic Drug Forum
2025-06-26 17:00 - 21:00
Duck Lake Toxic Drug Forum Postponed
Way’ Members, out of respect for the family the Duck Lake Toxic Drug Forum which was scheduled for today, June 26th has been postponed. A new date will be determined soon
Limlimpt for your understanding.

Calling our ntytyix Home
2025-06-20 11:00 - 12:00
Calling our ntytyix Home

DATE: June 20-26, 2025

TIME: 11:00 am

LOCATION: Varies

CONTACT: Mikkeila Ridsdale at mridsdale@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 127

We honour our ancestors with this annual ceremony in which we gather in five separate locations along the Columbia River to help pray for the return of the salmon, two on the United States side and three on the Canadian side. This five-day event starts at Kettle Falls, Washington which is organized by the Inchelium Language House Association and then takes place in Castlegar, Revelstoke, and at McIntyre Dam in BC and Enloe Dam in Washington on successive dates. These locations were chosen for their traditional location our people used to gather at to fish. Both these days start by gathering along the banks of the river to pray for the return of the fish. Everyone is welcome to attend, so please bring your drum and help us pray for the return of the salmon. Registration is not needed.

For more information and Google Map links to each location, please visit: https://syilx.org/events/salmon-calling-ceremony/

*POSTPONED* OKIB General Band Meeting
2025-06-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB General Band Meeting *POSTPONED*

Way’ Members, Out of respect for the family tonight’s OKIB General Band Meeting is being postponed with a new meeting date to be determined.

Limlemt for your understanding.

June Community Shuttle
2025-06-04 10:00 - 15:00
June Community Shuttle

June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th

Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.Shuttle will at these locations:11:30 AM – Walmart12:30 PM – Village Green Mall1:30 PM – SuperstoreReturns home at 2:30 PM

Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.

To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Band Council Meeting
2025-06-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-16 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]

Mamas for Mamas Kelowna visit
2025-06-21 11:00 - 16:00
Mamas for Mamas Kelowna visit

July 21st, 1pm visit. 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

*Placeholder* - Kn sqilxw day 2025
2025-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Komasket Park
Save the date – Kn sqilxw day 2025

This year’s kn sqilxw day in celebration of Indigenous People’s Day will be happening on Saturday, June 21st at Komasket Park.

Make sure to mark it down in your calendar. More details to come closer to the date.

kn sqilxʷ sx̌lx̌ʕalt - kn sqilxw day
2025-06-21 05:00 - 17:00 | Komasket Park
kn sqilxʷ sx̌lx̌ʕalt – kn sqilxw day

June 21st @ Komasket Park

way̓ x̌ast sx̌lx̌ʕalt,

The OKIB Language & Culture Program is happy to share this years activities for our annual kn sqilxʷ sx̌l̓x̌ʕalt (Indigenous Peoples Day) event.

We hope to see you all at Komasket Park on June 21st!

limləmt

For more information please email: languageadmin2@okanagan.org
Schedule
5:00am – Sunrise ceremony
8:00am – Chief and Council breakfast
8:30am – Hide scraping
10:00am – Run for the Drum
11:00am – Scavenger hunt
1:00pm – bingo, children’s activities, canoeing, live music, spicn processing, language games, traditional games, rock painting, double ball
2:00pm – Hand drum contest
4:00pm – Dinner

Chinook Salmon fry release ceremonies
2025-05-15 11:00 - 12:00
Chinook Salmon fry release ceremonies

The Syilx Nation invites you to join us to give prayers for the release of Chinook Salmon fry throughout the Syilx Okanagan Territory!

Spallumcheen River

May 15, 2025 – 11:00 am

Cherryville Recreation Site

sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ, Okanagan Falls

May 20, 2025 – 10:00 am

sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (OK Falls) Provincial Park

Salmon River

June 17, 2025 – 10:00 am

Tim’s By The River Campsite

For more information contact:

Event Planner

events@syilx.org or 250 707 0095 www.okanagannation.com

July Community Shuttle
2025-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
July Community Shuttle

July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.

Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake. Shuttle will at these locations: 11:30 AM – Walmart 12:30 PM – Village Green Mall 1:30 PM – Superstore Returns home at 2:30 PM

Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.

To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

Softball Development Clinic for Youth
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Komasket Park
Softball Development Clinic for Youth
Komasket Park – 110505 Westside Road
June 13th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Ages 7 to 11
June 14th 10:00am – 12:00pm Ages 12 to 16
Way’ Members, ISPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Activity Council) and the OKIB Youth Activities team are coming together to present this upcoming Softball camp!
Camp will feature softball skill development and dryland training.
Equipment will be available to use but please bring your own softball/baseball gear if you have it! Bring your own water and snack if needed.
Open to OKIB members ages 7 – 16 (Ages 7 – 11 June 13, Ages 12 – 16 June 14)
Bring your best attitude and friendly smile! Get ready to work hard, have fun and learn new skills!
Register here:
https://ispar cbc.wufoo.com/forms/mfrzk9f1i2l2pg/
Questions? Contact:
Parker Orchard
Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator, Interior Region porchard@isparc.ca
250-856-0868

Band Council Meeting
2025-06-09 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]

3rd Annual Komasket Powwow
2025-06-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Komasket Park
3rd Annual Komasket Powwow
June 6-8th at the Komasket Arbour
Admission is Free!
Grand Entry times:
Friday June 6th – 7pm
Saturday June 7th – 1pm & 7pm
Sunday June 8th – 1pm
For registration or sponsorship information please contact Grant Louis: komasketpowwow@gmail.com or call 250-306-7179
