Probation Officer Q&A drop ins
2025-12-02 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
Probation Officer Q&A drop ins
Where
Public Safety Office at Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Road, downstairs)
When
· December 2nd 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
· December 9th 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
· December 16th 8:30 am – 12:00pm
Way’ Members
Do you have questions about the Justice system, how to navigate it?
The Public Safety team will hosting the Vernon Community Corrections Adult Probation Officer every Tuesday from 8:30am to 12:00pm until December 16th. She will be available to answer your questions, meet with clients and/or community members and educate on how to navigate the justice system and community supervision.
This is a great opportunity to answer your questions relating to the justice system in an informal environment.
Limlemt | Thank you
Public Safety Team

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

Language and Culture Information Night
2025-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Language and Culture Information Night
Wednesday December 17th at Head of the Lake Hall
Doors open at 4:00pm, dinner at 5:00pm.
Join the Language and Culture team to learn about the implementation of the Language and Culture Strategy Plan and Four Pillars.
For more information email: lclead@okanagan.org

Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons
2025-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 | New Horizons
Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
New Horizons @ 1:00pm December 18th
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Good Food Box Pick up dates
2025-11-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Health Building Boardroom upstairs, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Good Food Box Pick up dates
Way’ Members, if you order the Good Food Box, the upcoming dates for pick up are: Nov. 20th, Dec. 18th, and Jan 15th and will be available for pick up at the OKIB Primary Care Unit Boardroom between 2:30pm – 4:30pm.
If you are looking to Order a good food box, please visit https://goodfoodbox.ca/shop/ and select OKIB as the pick up location. Be sure to order by these dates to have your box available for pickup: Nov. 11th, Dec. 9th, and Jan 6th

OKIB Family Ice Time
2025-12-06 17:45 - 19:45
OKIB Family Icetime is back!
Okanagan Training Rink 5204 27th Ave, Vernon BC.
Beginning December 6th 2025, every Saturday evening there will be 2 hours of free icetime for OKIB families. Simply sign in when you arrive. 5:45-7:45pm every Saturday (With the exception of Dec 20th which will happen from 6:45-8:45pm and January 24th which will happen from 7pm to 9pm).
Helmets required. Contact Brendon (Youth Activities) at (250)241-6945 if you need equipment, we have many community donations to share.

Band Council Meeting
2026-01-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-12 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 Vernon Vipers First Nations Celebration
2026-01-09 00:00 - 23:59
Join us Friday, January 9th, for the 3rd Annual Vernon Vipers First Nations Celebration in collaboration with OKIB Youth Activities!
This special evening highlights Indigenous athletes, families, and communities, and provides an exciting platform for syilx youth to shine, featuring Vipers Captain and OKIB member, Deagan MacMillan.
A portion of the evening’s 50/50 proceeds will go directly toward the OKIB Youth Activities Spring Break Camps, helping us create more opportunities for young people in the new year.
Be sure to cheer on the syilx Sharpshooters U9 hockey team as they take the ice for a fun and spirited scrimmage.
Limited complementary tickets are available for OKIB Members on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Youth Activities Lead Brendon Caron at (250)241-6945 to secure your tickets today!

Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons
2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00 | New Horizons
Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
New Horizons @ 1:00pm January 8th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

captíkʷɬ nights
2026-01-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
captíkʷɬ nights
The OKIB Language and Culture team will be hosting captíkʷł nights at Head of the Lake Hall, nkmaplqs
Saturday January 10th, 2026
Saturday January 24th, 2026
4:00 pm Doors Open
5:00 pm Diner
Captíkʷł sessions will be in-person only.
Fluent speakers and all level language learners are invited to join and tell captíkʷł or smy̓may̓
Join the LC team for an evening of traditional storytelling.

captikʷɬ night
2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00
captikʷɬ night

Way’ Members, the captikʷɬ night date is changing, and due to a scheduling conflict will now be held on January 31st at n̓kmaplqs (Head of the Lake Hall).

Join the Education, Language and Culture team for an evening of stories, language, and connection.

Doors open at 4:00 pm Dinner at 5:00 pm

Fluent speakers are warmly invited to join and share captikʷɬ or smúymay̓. This gathering is open to sqilw̓x (Nation members).

Please remember to register in advance.

Register here ➝ https://forms.gle/gZ1uC9G3moSZwTk28

For more information, contact: lclead@okanagan.org

January Community Shuttle
2026-01-14 10:00 - 15:00
January Community Shuttle

January 14th, 21st and 28th

Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.
Shuttle will at these locations:– Walmart – Village Green Mall– Superstore

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

Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall
2026-01-15 10:30 - 23:30 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
Round Lake @ 10:30am January 15th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Youth After School activities
2026-01-15 15:45 - 17:00
Youth After School activities
Multiple programs running every Monday through Thursday. These programs will now run 3:15-4:45pm. (except Spirit North Athletics which will run till 6:15pm. Please see the separate calendar event for these events. )

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

S.T.E.M
3:45pm-5:00pm
Craft Club
3:45pm-5:00pm
Textiles
3:45pm-5:00pm
Theatre Club
3:45pm-5:00pm

Basketball
3:45pm-5:00pm
Spirit North Athletics
2:55pm-6:15pm
Canucks Hockeyball
3:45pm-5:00pm
Structured Gym Activities
3:45pm-5:00pm

We would like all participants to please have indoor shoes for our programs, especially the activities in the gym.
Participants taking part in our Spirit North Athletics program require the following in order to participate snowpants, winter jacket, hat, gloves, snow boots. as well a waiver is required to be signed for this program.

Transportation to program for School District #22 students can be arranged upon request.

If you would like to register, please use the link provided OKIB Youth Activities After School Programs Winter 2026 (Jan. 5 – Mar. 12) – Fill out form

This round of After-school program runs from Jan.5th to March.12th

Baked Potatoes Cooking Class with Chef Chantelle Eustache
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Baked Potatoes Cooking Class with Chef Chantelle Eustache
January 18th, 1pm to 3pm at the Bluebird building
Please pre-register to ensure the classes meet your dietary restrictions and can provide enough materials for all in attendance. Scan the QR codes or hit the links here to register.
Register here
This week’s Cooking Class facilitated by Chef Chantelle Eustache is focused on a variety of ways to make baked potatoes. Taking place this Sunday, the 18th, at 1pm.

*CANCELLED* Band Council Meeting
2026-01-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Today’s January 19th Band Council Meeting Cancelled.
Way’ Members,
Out of respect for the Family, today’s January 19th Band Council Meeting will be cancelled.
The next Band Council Meeting will be on January 26th. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Okanagan Indian Band wants to extend it’s deepest condolences to the family.
limləmt,
Okanagan Indian Band

Spirit North Athletics Youth Program
2026-01-20 14:55 - 18:15
Spirit North Athletics Youth Program
Spirit North Athletics, Tuesdays from 2:55pm – 6:15pm
Participants taking part in our Spirit North Athletics program require the following in order to participate snowpants, winter jacket, hat, gloves, snow boots. as well a waiver is required to be signed for this program.
Transportation to program for School District #22 students can be arranged upon request.
If you would like to register, please use the link provided OKIB Youth Activities After School Programs Winter 2026 (Jan. 5 – Mar. 12) – Fill out form
This round of After-school program runs from Jan.5th to March.12th

*POSTPONED* Jan 2026 capti’kʷl: kʷəckʷəcstimʔ iʔ stəɬtaɬtet #2
2026-01-21 10:00 - 15:00
POSTPONED: Jan 2026 capti’kʷl: kʷəckʷəcstimʔ iʔ stəɬtaɬtet #2

Way’ Members, the 2nd capti’kʷl: kʷəckʷəcstimʔ iʔ stəɬtaɬtet session has been postponed. ONA staff will be working on determining a new date for a 2nd session.

Limlemt for your patience and understanding.

*TIME CHANGE* Food Bank Drop event @ Bluebird Building
2026-01-22 22:30 | Bluebird building
Food Bank Drop event @ Bluebird Building
UPDATE: This event is now beginning at 10:30am at the Bluebird building
Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
Bluebird Building @ 10:30pm January 22nd, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!
