Okanagan Indian Band

Chinook Salmon fry release ceremonies
2025-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
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

Band Council Meeting
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
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Meeting ID: 828 6440 5111
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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

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

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
2025-06-09 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

3rd Annual sclalqwm Stick Game Tournament
2025-06-06 15:00 - 20:00 | Komasket Park
3rd Annual sclalqwm Stick Game Tournament

June 6-8th @Komasket Park

Registration: 12pm – 4pm

Fee: $125 per Team (2-5 Players/Team – Double KO)

3pm – Opening/Welcoming & Traditional Games

5pm – Feast Break at Powwow Grounds

6pm – Tournament Start

1ST PLACE: RAIN JACKETS | 2ND PLACE: HOODIES

3RD PLACE: LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS | 4TH PLACE: ENTRANCE FEES

Will Follow Standard Stick Game Rules & Format

Middle Night Snack: Hot Dogs for Everyone!

For more info contact:

Justen Peters: 250.309.3141 | adminassist@okanagan.org | Cathy Gottfriedsen: 236.873.0050 | cgottfriedsen07@gmail.com

Chinook Salmon fry release ceremony
2025-06-05 10:00 - 11:00
Chinook Salmon fry release ceremony

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

Salmon River

(DATE CHANGE)

June 5th, 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

OKIB Spring Cleaning
2025-05-29 07:00 - 07:30
OKIB Spring Cleaning

May 29-30, 2025, Zone A JUNE 4-5, 2025, Zone B

ZONE A:

May 29-30, 2025 – Area A Clean Up Day

north of Pro Hardware, Irish Creek, Head of the Lake, Round Lake, and Salmon River.

ZONE B:

June 4-5, 2025 – Area B Clean Up Day

south of Pro Hardware: Bradley Creek, Six mile, Nashwhito

(Siwash) Creek, and Whiteman’s Creek

Items will be collected from OKIB Residents only on IR#1. NO Commercial Business, Landlords, Rentals, please contact DKE Disposal 250-938-0447

• Items must be on the curbside by 7 a.m.

• Please put your items on the curbside separated into household garbage, Metals, Furniture, and Mattress on your collection day.

• Any items that are not sorted will not be collected.

• Please do not drop off items at the Public

Works yard.

• All refuse must be bagged and tied

Household items only. No Commercial or Renovation Projects, no Rental Properties, or Previous Rental Properties.

Items that are not accepted and can be recycled should be taken to the RDNO Diversion & Disposal Facilities for return, recycling, or disposal:

Armstrong/Spallumcheen DDF

3367 Powerhouse Road

1km north of Armstrong on Highway 97

250-546-6474

Greater Vernon DDF

120 Birnie Road 4 km south of Vernon on Highway 97 Tel: 250-545-6410

E-Waste Venture training 1240 Alexis Park Drive Vernon BC, 250-542-2374

Questions? Contact

Public Works & Housing 250-542-3444 olhreception@okanagan.org

Meeting with RCMP Leadership
2025-06-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB & RCMP Leadership meeting
June 3rd 9:00am to 1:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Way’ Members, Chief and Council invites community to come out to the upcoming meeting between OKIB leadership and RCMP leadership happening on June 3rd from 9 am to 1:00pm. Light snacks will be served.

Regular
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 828 6440 5111
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Band Council Meeting
2025-06-02 13:00 - 16:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
Band Council meeting, June 2nd – In Camera meeting first
Way’ Members, the upcoming Band Council on June 2nd meeting will have an irregular schedule with the In Camera portion of the meeting happening in the morning first from 9 am to 12pm, and the open session happening after at 1:00pm.

Band Council Meeting
2025-05-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
Way’ Members, the upcoming Chief and Council meeting will be held at Head of the Lake Hall and on zoom from 9am to 12pm.
Please check the Facebook group for zoom link.

Bill C-92 Information Session
2025-05-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Bill C-92 Information Session
Thursday May 29th , 5:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Dinner, Presentation and Q&A
Meeting will also be available on zoom:

Meeting will also be available on zoom: Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 828 6440 5111
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This event aims to celebrate and promote awareness of Bill C-92 – An Act respecting First Nations,
Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. It was developed with the goal of keeping Indigenous
children and youth connected to their Indigenous families, communities, and culture.
Okanagan Indian Band is pleased to have these two speakers share their expertise about Bill C92 and
their extensive work in this field.
-André Bear, B. Ed, J.D. is a Nêhîyaw (Plains-Cree) educator and advocate of inherent Title and Rights.
-J.C. Steele is an Anishinaabe lawyer from Cote First Nation in Treaty #4 Territory.
If you have further questions about Bill C-92 and Okanagan Indian Band child welfare options
available, please be sure to attend community meetings, contact Jereme Brooks, Child and Families
Services Director 250 241 7270 or Patricia Wilson, CFS Engagement Coordinator 250 241 8737. Zoom
Link will be available for those band members who cannot attend this first
meeting. There will be opportunities to attend additional sessions in the community.

Sqlqltmixw mens Salmon BBQ
2025-05-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Komasket Park
Sqlqltmixw mens Salmon BBQ

May 28th 5:00pm @ Komasket Park

Way’ Men,

The En’owkin Center is hoping to get 20 -25 Men who are interested in the language to come to a BBQ dinner at Komasket Park on May 28th. Come learn about the programs and opportunities and share a meal together.

There will also be door prizes.

For more information contact Michael Conlin: 250-718-0874

Russ Diabo: Self Determination and Territorial Planning - Priority and Capacity Issues
2025-05-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Russ Diabo: Self Determination and Territorial Planning – Priority and Capacity Issues
May 27th 5:30pm to 8pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Way’ Members, Russ Diabo will be coming back to Community on May 27th at Head of the Lake Hall to talk about Self Determination and Territorial Planning and the potential issues that can arise. Join us from 5:30 to 8:00pm to listen to the talk.

This meeting is for Band Members only.

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.

Community UXO update
2025-05-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Community UXO update

May 22nd 9:30am to 11:30am at Head of the Lake Hall

Join us for an important community update on UXOs, stories, insights and snacks included.

This meeting is for Band Members only.
