Okanagan Indian Band

Band Council Meeting
2025-07-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.
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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.

2025 Cultural Camp
2025-07-14 17:00 - 20:00 | 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
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

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

Interior regional Canoe/Kayak Development Camp
2025-07-14 14:00 - 20:00 | Komasket Park
Interior regional Canoe/Kayak Development Camp
July 14th – 16th 2:00pm – 8:00pm @Komasket Park (11505 Westside Road)
OKIB Youth Activities is proud to collaborate with ISPARC and Canoe Kayak BC for the 2025 Interior Regional Canoe/Kayak Camp! With lessons in water safety and rescue, paddling literacy and performance in both Canoe and Kayak, as well as some fun on the water on Stand Up Paddleboards, this three day camp will promote confidence and enjoyment on the water in a safe and fun environment. These two organizations hope to encourage more Indigenous Youth to fall in love with paddle sports and find some success in these boats with the hopes of having more competitive rowing teams at NAIG 2027!
Join us for three afternoon sessions July 14-16 at Komasket Park facilitated by the experts from Canoe Kayak BC for ages 11-17. Registration will be open exclusively to OKIB Youth for 24 hours before opening up to all other Indigenous Youth in the interior. There is no fee attached. Registrants are expected to attend all three days.
Registration: https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/mz3eng00s9lhcs/

Band Council Meeting
2025-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | The Castle at Swan Lake, 7905 Greenhow Rd
Notice: Venue has changed for July 14 Council meeting

Second update: Please be advised that the Regular Council meeting scheduled for today Monday, July 14 at the Castle at Swan Lake (7905 Greenhow Rd, Vernon, BC V1B 3S2)

As the meeting is at a different locations, participants may notice background noise and different audio than regular meetings. We apologize for this inconvenience.

The meeting will now begin at 10:00am. Thank you for your understanding.

This meeting is for Band Members only.
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Community Appreciation BBQ at the scʕásxən OKIB Quarry
2025-07-10 12:00 - 14:00 | scʕásxən OKIB Sand, Gravel, and Rock Quarry, 9535 Highway 97
Community Appreciation BBQ at the scʕásxən OKIB Quarry

July 10th, 12:00pm to 2:00pm

scʕásxən OKIB Sand, Gravel, and Rock Quarry:

9535 Highway 97, past O’Keefe Ranch and the Westside Road turn-off, on the left.

RSVP not required but appreciated, contact Ashley for any questions: ashley@kode.ca

Berry Picking tour to Mount Revelstoke
2025-07-08 08:00 - 16:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Berry Picking tour to Mount Revelstoke – July 8th

*UPDATE* I’ve been informed that this trip is primarily for Elders, but additional seats will be open for all Membership

Transportation to and from Mount Revelstoke will be provided, lunch will also be provided!

Pick up (and drop off) at Head of the Lake Hall at 8:00am, return by 4:30pm.

Way’ Members, sorry for the short notice, the Research team was just informed the berries are ripe now, so early July is the prime time to pick!

Please be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, bug spray and any other personal items you think you will need for the day. please also bring baskets or buckets for picking!

For more information please contact: Tammy Davies: 250-241-7213 or Ruby Alexis: 250-540-9594

Band Council Meeting - In Camera
2025-07-02 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.

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

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
