Okanagan Indian Band

nselxcin grammar workshops day 1
2023-04-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
nselxcin grammar workshops
April 17-19
Monday April 17th – Beginner grammar session
Tuesday April 18th – Intermediate grammar session
Wednesday April 19th – Advanced grammar session
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/toJTSs7QJk2WCjmX9

Moccasin bootcamp day 5
2023-04-14 17:30 - 18:30
​Moccasin bootcamp 2023
Friday March 10th until May 19th, 2023 5:30pm – 6:30pm
*No class April 7th due to Good Friday holiday*
5:30pm – 6:30pm with Brandy Griffin ​at Fearless Training Okanagan – 3105 28th Street, Vernon BC.
For more information contact Ruby Alexis 250-542-7132

Mamas for Mamas Kelowna trip - April 14th
2023-04-14 09:00 - 12:00
Mamas for Mamas Kelowna trip – April 14th
OKIB Health will be providing transportation to Mamas for Mamas Karma Market in Kelowna on Friday, April 14th:
Mamas for Mamas is a national charitable organization that supports low income mothers and their kids
OKIB members will have access to the Karma Market which provides clothing, shoes, food, diapers, supplies and equipment.
Call Rosalie 250-306-1756 to register, we have limited seating available.
The bus will be leaving at approximately 9am on Friday.

Drumming and Singing: April 13
2023-04-13 18:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons
Drumming and Singing
Come enjoy an evening of song
learning and sharing
Please bring a water bottle or travel mug
Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/yw9kA4FQR5WVqgmD7
March 2nd, 16th & March 23rd 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall
April 6, 13, 20 & 27th 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ New Horizons
For more information please contact: Nicole Wilson, lceycoordinator@okanagan.org

Car Seat Safety Info Session
2023-04-12 16:30 - 18:00

Free tax clinic
2023-04-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Health Building Boardroom downstairs
Every Wednesday
from March 15th2023-april 26th 2023
1:00pm to 2:00 pm
GORD ADAMS WILL BE AT THE Social development boardroom
(downstairs of the OKIB health building)

Any questions or concerns please contact:
Brianna Andrews 250-241-4730 OR 236-599-0023
Email: sdassist1@okanagan.org
Natalie Wilson 236-599-7025 Email: sdassist2@okanagan.org

Public Safety Open house
2023-04-12 10:00 - 15:00
Event Reminder: Public Safety Open house

April 12th 10am – 3pm @ Public Safety Office (lower level of Head of the Lake Hall)

· Information on programs, services, prevention and supports

· Learn more about Cultural Safety Education and other programs offered…

· Tea, coffee, and light snacks are provided

· We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming

For more information:

Michael Ochoa 250.309.0353

Email: publicsafety@okanagan.org

Monthly Parents forum night
2023-04-12 08:00 - 17:00
Monthly Parents forum night – April 20th 5-7pm
Use this link to register for food boxes & the event:
https://forms.office.com/r/2f2uEEQjbQ
Deadline for grocery boxes is April 17th.
Use this link to interact with the discussions planned for the evening:
https://padlet.com/ParentForumNights/april-parent-forum-night-7xutc6pfrh6bieaa

Band Council Membership forum
2023-04-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, The upcoming Band Council Membership forum will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall & on Zoom. Dinner will be served from 6-6:30pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81979759495?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495
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, follow this link:
https://okib.ca/uploads/files/Portal-landing-page.pdf
**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.**

Easter egg hunt for youth
2023-04-07 00:00 - 2023-04-10 23:59
Easter egg hunt for youth
April 7-10

There will be paper Easter eggs hidden at all parks on reserve (Komasket, Head of the Lake & Pebble park)
Find one and bring it to the Bluebird building April 11-14th to exchange it for an Easter surprise bag!
One Surprise bag per child.
Please leave other found eggs for other kids and only bring one egg per child.

For more information contact Brendon: sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org

Drumming and Singing: April 6th
2023-04-06 18:30 - 19:30 | New Horizons

OKIB Project Completion Event
2023-04-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Project Completion Event – April 5th 12:30-1:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall.

Join us for a luncheon celebrating two major projects:
-OKIB community housing project
-The water systems improvement project

First 50 people to arrive on April 5th will receive a free OKIB water bottle!
Use this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/okib-project-completion-event-tickets-574637104047

Band Council meeting
2023-04-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, The upcoming Council meeting & swearing in ceremony will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall & on Zoom
April 3rd 9am-12pm
Join zoom meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88363111946?pwd=[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, follow this link:
https://okib.ca/uploads/files/Portal-landing-page.pdf
**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.**

Council swearing in ceremony
2023-04-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Way’ Members,
The Council swearing in ceremony will take place April 3rd at Head of the Lake Hall from 9am to 10am. The first Council meeting for the new Council will take place immediately after.

Moccasin bootcamp 2023 day 4
2023-03-31 17:30 - 18:30

Legal Information Presentations
2023-03-31 10:00 - 15:00
Okanagan Indian Band Public Safety Team
Invites you to: Legal Information Presentations
Dates: March 31st, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. ~ light snacks
Location: n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office
118 Head of Lake Road, Lower level
We have invited the following presenters due to membership requests. Up-on further requests from membership we will host more legal presenters in the future.
Come and hear the following presenters and ask questions…
• Human Rights Tribunal and Advocacy Group to speak on racism and how to file human rights complaints.
• Native Courtworkers ~ Deanna Gooden
• Criminal Lawyer ~ Verdurmen Law
• Wills and Estates ~ Pushor Michell Lawyers
• Aboriginal Legal Aid ~ Family Law
For more information:
Michael Ochoa 250.309.0353 or Email: publicsafety@okanagan.org

Duck lake election ballot drop off
2023-03-30 13:00 - 16:00
Duck lake election ballot drop off – Thursday, March 30, 2023,
1 to 4 PM #16, 9590 Jim Bailey Road

Band Members who reside at Duck Lake

can drop off their SEALED Ballot

at our DUCK LAKE office on Election Day

Kelowna career & post secondary education event - March 30th 11-3pm
2023-03-30 11:00 - 15:00
Kelowna career & post secondary education event – March 30th 11-3pm
COAST CAPRI HOTEL – 1171 Harvey Ave., Kelowna, B.C.

Canning salmon for youth
2023-03-30 10:00 - 15:00 | New Horizons
Come learn how to can some salmon – March 30th 10am-3pm @ New Horizons

For youth ages 13-18

Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/y365rdBWkq971HwW7

Election Day for Chief and Council Election
2023-03-30 09:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Members, cast your votes for Chief and Council on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 9 am to 8 PM at Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road. Read about the candidates here: https://okib.ca/uploads/files/March-2023-Senklip-online1.pdf
Join us on election night for the live stream of the ballot count. We will be broadcasting from 8 PM until the count is completed, at approximately 3 AM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88100786128?pwd=[REDACTED]

learn how to smoke salmon for youth
2023-03-29 10:00 - 15:00 | New Horizons
Salmon smoking tutorial for youth
March 29 10am-3pm @ New Horizons
ages 13-18
Use this link to register:
https://forms.gle/11JdbCuGqyqa3NVV8

Exploring and Healing trauma 3 day workshop day 3
2023-03-29 09:00 - 16:00
OKIB Public Safety Team Invites you to Join the Exploring & Healing Trauma Workshop
Facilitated by Design Your Change Consulting Inc.,
Jim Aleck:
has 32+ years of experience working in Treatment Centers as a counsellor, mobile treatment etc. He believes a vital part of healing is understanding where you came from, your history, traditions, roots—start with the foundation and then work on the anger, trauma, addictions and build in how to move forward with a healthy lifestyle.
Deb Johnson:
has worked with high risk families and youth for 32 years, including working with home-less youth keeping them safe and supporting them to finish high school.
Overview of the 3-day Trauma workshop includes: what trauma is and how it impacts our lives; healing circles; what is trauma; how does it affect the mind, body, spirit; trauma and the brain; awareness of function/dysfunction of traumatic behaviors etc.
Dates: March 27th, 28th & 29th, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
~ light snacks and lunch provided
Location: n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office
118 Head of Lake Road, Lower level
Limited seats available, to sign up please contact:
Michael Ochoa 250.309.0353 or Email: publicsafety@okanagan.org

Homesafe Course for Youth day 2
2023-03-28 10:30 - 12:00
Homesafe Courses for Youth
March 27 & 28th
This program is for Youth to learn the Necessary skills to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time
For Youth age s 8-11 (or turning 11 in 2023)
March 27th 10:30 – 11:45am at Cultural Immersion school
March 28th 10:30 – 11:45am at Cultural Immersion school
If there is enough interest a second course can also be added.
please register by email at sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org or by phone at 250-241-6945

Exploring and Healing trauma 3 day workshop day 2
2023-03-28 09:00 - 16:00

Homesafe Course for Youth
2023-03-27 10:30 - 12:00 | New Horizons

Spring break youth activities week two
2023-03-27 09:00 - 2023-03-31 16:00
The OKIB Youth Activities team will be hosting activities every weekday of spring break.
Days from 9am-4pm
Grades K to 7.
Lunches and snacks will be provided.
Register by March 14th for the whole two weeks, one week or individual days.
ONA Event Participants will be entered to win an iPad
To register please email sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org or call Brendon 250-241-6945

Exploring and healing trauma 3 day workshop
2023-03-27 09:00 - 16:00
