Okanagan Indian Band

OKIB Winter Solstice activities
2024-12-21 07:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
OKIB Winter Solstice activities
Saturday December 21st
7:30am – Morning dip at Komasket Park – Drummers invited to attend
8:30am – Light breakfast at the qwci (pit house)
8:30am – Open house of the qwci (pit house)
4:00pm – Doors open at Head of the Lake Hall
4:30pm – Turkey/Ham Dinner at Head of the Lake Hall
Join the Language and Culture Program for a Solstice Dinner, hosted by Chief and Council.
Registration link for the Solstice dinner: https://forms.gle/hrzmm9NRR1aLPamw9
Dinner Menu: Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad and dinner buns.
Door prizes will be drawn throughout the evening!

December Community Shuttle
2024-12-04 10:00 - 15:00
December Community Shuttle
December 4th, 11th & 18th

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

Ribbon Shirt Making Workshop with Shanny Bear Shirt
2024-12-17 17:00 - 22:00 | OKIB Wellness Center
Ribbon Shirt Making Workshop with Shanny Bear Shirt

Update:

Thank you for your interest in our ribbon shirt Workshop! Registrations for the workshop are officially closed as it is currently full. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist in case a spot opens up or to receive updates about future events, please complete the registration form linked below https://forms.office.com/r/pMUHSMvtnY we will reach out to those registered in the next couple days to confirm attendance.

Claims update meeting
2024-12-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Claims update meeting

UXO, Columbia River Transboundary, Drinking Water and Specific (Colonial) Claim community update meeting.

December 17th, 2024, 5pm – 8pm @Head of the Lake Hall.

Dinner: 5 PM-6 PM

Presentations from 6PM-8PM

Zoom will also be available for the event:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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
2024-12-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Head of the Lake Hall & on zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051
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, please follow the instructions on the bottom of the Council page on our website:
Chief & Council

**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.**

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

Naloxone for Neighbors Drive Thru event
2024-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Naloxone for Neighbors Drive Thru event
December 14th, 1:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
Free Indian Tacos & Naloxone kits
All Band Members and their families welcome!
Register now using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/p9iYSXCgL8
If you know family or friends who aren’t on Facebook, please have them reach out to Grant Louis at 250-306-7179 for assistance with registration.

Jingle Dress making workshop with Rowena Roberts
2024-12-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Bluebird building
Jingle Dress making workshop with Rowena Roberts
December 11 – 13 5:00pm – 10:00pm @ Bluebird building
UPDATE: Thank you for your interest in our Jingle Dress Workshop! Registrations for the workshop are officially closed as it is currently full. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist in case a spot opens up or to receive updates about future events, please complete the registration form linked below https://forms.office.com/r/80438DXWdv we will reach out to those registered in the next couple days to confirm attendance
Must be able to attend all three days if you register.
Open to all 16+
Dinner will be served

Mom and Baby Christmas Meet and Greet
2024-12-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Mom and Baby Christmas Meet and Greet
When: December 12th, 1:00-4:00 pm
Where: Where: OKIB Health Center Boardroom
Who: Pre/Post Natal Moms and their Babies
What: Come and meet the new community health nurse Mika. Snacks and door prizes will be provided!

OKIB Elders Christmas Lunch and Bingo
2024-12-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Elders Christmas Lunch and Bingo
Thursday, December 12th 11:30 am – 2:00 pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
*If you would like to volunteer to assist with this event please contact Sharmaine (250-241-4934)*

MUST REGISTER:
Sharmaine: 250-241-4934

December monthly Parent Forum Night
2024-12-11 17:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
December monthly Parent Forum Night

Wednesday December 11th 5:30-7:30 @ New Horizons Building New Horizons

Way’ Parents, please join us for our Monthly Education Parent Forum Night.

If you would like to sign up for a grocery gift card please register by Friday December 6th

https://forms.office.com/r/jXdrEKymXK

If you have any questions please not hesitate to contact our department.

Men’s Health Meet and Greet
2024-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Men’s Health Meet and Greet
Who: Men in the OKIB Community
What: Come ask health-related questions to Dr. Stimson, a Pharmacist, and the OKIB Community Health Nurses (Mika and Kat). Food and Door prizes will be provided!
When: December 10th, 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: OKIB Health Center Boardroom

December Shopping Shuttle
2024-12-02 09:00 - 16:00
December Shopping Shuttle

December 2nd & 9th

Pick up/drop off begins at 9am from the Bluebird building, then

from the Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.

Shuttle to Kelowna’s Orchard Park Mall. Shuttle returns home at 4:00pm

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 tworker@okanagan.org

Band Council Meeting
2024-12-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Head of the Lake Hall & on zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051
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
**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.**

OKIB Youth private showing of Moana 2
2024-12-08 12:00 - 14:00
OKIB Youth private showing of Moana 2
Sunday, December 8th 12:00pm @Vernon Galaxy Cineplex
Transportation is available!
To register scan the QR code or contact OKIB Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org or 250 241 6946

Way Xast Sputa party for Youth
2024-12-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Way Xast Sputa party for Youth
December 6th 4pm – 8pm @Head of the Lake Hall
Crafts, Hot Chocolate, Fire pit, Games & Santa
There will be gifts for attendees 18 and under!
All Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Please register using the QR code or by link: https://forms.office.com/r/pD1Aypj1eD
Questions? contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-6946

Syilx naming ceremony - Okanagan College Kelowna student housing
2024-12-06 10:00 - 11:00
Syilx naming ceremony – Okanagan College Kelowna student housing
Friday December 6th @10 AM
Okanagan College, new student housing building, amenity room
880 KLO Road, Kelowna, B.C.
Parking available in lot 17

Join the Westbank First Nation and Okanagan College in a special naming ceremony for the new student housing building at the Kelowna campus of Okanagan College. Westbank First Nation elders Pamela and Grouse Barnes will unveil a name they have provided for the building.

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

AFN Special Chief's Assembly
2024-12-03 07:00 - 17:30
AFN Special Chief’s Assembly
December 3-5th
Rogers Centre (formerly Shaw Centre), Ottawa, Ontario
Hybrid (In-Person and Online)
Tuesday December 3, 2024
Time (EST) Activity
7:00 AM Sunrise Pipe Ceremony – Main Plenary Hall
7:30 AM Registration
Regional Caucus
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CIRCLE of TRADE
8:30 AM Opening Protocols
• Grand Entry
• Opening Prayer – Knowledge Keepers
• Welcome by Host Official – Chief Greg Sarazin, Pikwakanagan
• Territorial Welcome – Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict
• Opening Remarks – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
• Honouring
• Adoption of Rules of Procedures for Assemblies
• Adoption of Agenda
• Update on Panel 13
• National Youth Council – Isaiah Bernard, NYC Co-Chair
11:30 AM Resolutions
• Organizational
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Plenary: Economic Reconciliation
2:00 PM Resolutions
• Economic Development
• Environment
3:30 PM Plenary: First Nations Citizenship
Resolutions
• Citizenship
5:00 PM End of Day
5:30 PM National Chief’s Parliamentary Reception (Westin Ottawa)

Wednesday December 4, 2024
Time (EST) Activity
7:00 AM Sunrise Pipe Ceremony – Main Plenary Hall
7:30 AM Registration
Regional Caucus
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CIRCLE of TRADE
9:00 AM Guest Speaker: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister (TBC)
9:30 AM Guest Speakers: TBC
• The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister, Public Safety
• The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister, Indigenous Services Canada
• The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Crown Indigenous Relations
• The Honourable Minister Arif Virani, Justice
11:15 AM Panel: Human Trafficking Task Force
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Plenary: Indigenous Justice Strategy and Policing Reform
1:45 PM Resolutions
• Rights and Justice
• Health
• Lands
5:00 PM End of Day

Thursday December 5, 2024
Time (EST) Activity
7:00 AM Sunrise Pipe Ceremony – Main Plenary Hall
7:30 AM Registration
Regional Caucus
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CIRCLE of TRADE
9:00 AM Guest Speakers: Federal Opposition Party Leaders (TBC)
10:00 AM Plenary: Update on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child
and Family Services
11:00 AM Resolutions
• Children and Family
• Social Programs
• Housing
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Resolutions
• Support
4:00 PM • Closing Remarks by National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
• Closing Prayer
• Closing Ceremony
7:00 PM AFN Winter Celebration (Rogers Centre)

*Postponed* 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements meeting
2024-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements meeting postponed

Way’ Members,

Unfortunately the 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements meeting will have to be postponed. A new meeting date is being scheduled and will be reposted soon.

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

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
