Okanagan Indian Band

OKIB’s 15th Annual Hunting & Gathering Camp
2025-09-26 08:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-27 08:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-28 08:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
Okanagan-Syilx Hunting and Gathering Camp 2025
*Date Change*: September 19th – 28th in Edgewood BC at the Ballfield
Open to all Syilx peoples
Look for signage
-Please bring your own chairs and camping gear, no disposable items.
-Safety is a priority, absolutely no drugs or alcohol
-Camp is in an isolated area with limited cell service or amenities
For more information please contact:
Julie Richard (work): 250-542-7132
or (cell) 250-309-5217
Colleen Marchand: (cell) 250-306-9796

Mammogram screening at OKIB
2025-09-26 09:00 - 16:30 | OKIB Health Clinic
Mammogram screening at OKIB
Friday September 26th 9:00 am to 4:30pm at the Okanagan Indian Band Health Center (76 Head of the Lake Road)

Mammograms are available for women 40 years of age and up.

Please contact Caley, the Health Community Support Outreach Coordinator to register: (250) 241- 1491

Food Share at Duck Lake
2025-09-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Duck Lake Gathering Place (10591 Okanagan Center Road East), 10553 Okanagan Centre Rd East, Lake Country
Food Share at Duck Lake

September 26th 1pm – 4pm at the Duck Lake
office ( 10553 Okanagan Centre Rd E)

Hosted by the Food Security Initiative

Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a firstcome first served basis. All produce is grown withinthe Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch
Please bring your own bags!

Band Council Meeting
2025-09-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-14 09:00 - 16:30 | 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]

Discovery with horses
2025-09-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Rewild Ranch (11877 McMillian Drive)
Discovery with horses

pənkin: Mondays & Tuesdays

5:00pm – 7:00pm
kaʔkin: Rewild Ranch – Devyn McMillian Residence

There is very limited seats so we will be doing 2 day sessions.
September 8 -9 (session 1)
September 15-16 (session 2)
September 22 -23 (session 3)
September 29 – 30 (session 4).

This program is geared toward children ages 3-6. Registration will be accepted as first come first serve. When accepted a waiver will be emailed and will need to be sent back and completed before attending.

*Children MUST attend both sessions that they are registering for.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/T4M4oJZy5qY5uHXD8

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2025-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Komasket Park
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th @ Komasket Park

An opportunity for Members to gather.

OKIB Elders Program - Swim for Health
2025-09-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-14 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

Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
2025-10-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share at Komasket Park kitchen
October 1st, 1pm – 4pm at the Komasket Park Kitchen
Hosted by the Food Security Initiative
Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a first
come first served basis. All produce is grown within
the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch
Please bring your own bags!

Food Bank Drop events
2025-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
More Food Bank Drop dates

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community! Take a look at the upcoming schedule below to find out where they’ll be for the upcoming weeks:
6 Mile @ 1:00pm September 25th
Round Lake @ 10:30am October 2nd
Bluebird @ 1:00pm October 9th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm October 16th
6 Mile @ 1:00pm October 23rd
Round Lake @ 10:30am October 30th
Bluebird @ 1:00pm November 6th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm November 13th
6 Mile @ 1:00pm November 20th
Round Lake @ 10:30am November 27th
Bluebird @ 1:00pm December 4th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm December 11th
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!
This rotation will be running past the listed dates in this order.

Food Share at Bluebird
2025-10-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Food Share at Bluebird

October 2nd, 1pm – 4pm at the Bluebird building

Hosted by the Food Security Initiative

Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a firstcome first served basis. All produce is grown withinthe Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley RanchPlease bring your own bags!

*POSTPONED* Early Years Assessment Engagement Sessions
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Early Years Assessment Engagement Session postponed
Way’ Members tonight’s Early Years Assessment Engagement Session is being postponed. A new date and time for the Engagement session will be posted once a new date, time and location has been confirmed.
Limlemt for your understanding.

Kp'mcnm - The Sacred honour of the deer
2025-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət Cultural Immersion School, 11555 Westside Road
Kp’mcnm – The Sacred honour of the deer

October 8th, 9:00am at Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət – Cultural Immersion School (11555 Westside Road)

We invite you to gather with us for a meal in honour of sƛ̓aʔcinm (deer) held at Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət

Questions? Contact: languageinstructor3@okanagan.org

Food Share at Komasket kitchen
2025-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share at Komasket kitchen

October 8th, 1pm – 4pm at Komasket Park kitchen

Hosted by the Food Security Initiative

Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a firstcome first served basis. All produce is grown withinthe Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley RanchPlease bring your own bags!

OKIB Elders Fall Harvest Lunch
2025-10-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB Elders Fall Harvest Lunch – October 9th, 12pm-2pm @ Head of the Lake Hall

Doors open at 11am

Questions? Contact:

Candace: 250-309-0137

Sharmaine: 250-241-4934

Food Bank Drop events
2025-10-09 13:00 - 15:30 | Bluebird building
Food Bank Drop events

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community! Take a look at the upcoming schedule below to find out where they’ll be for the upcoming weeks:
6 Mile @ 1:00pm September 25th
Round Lake @ 10:30am October 2nd
*LOCATION & TIME CHANGE* Head of the Lake Hall @ 1:30pm October 9th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm October 16th
6 Mile @ 1:00pm October 23rd
Round Lake @ 10:30am October 30th
Bluebird @ 1:00pm November 6th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm November 13th
6 Mile @ 1:00pm November 20th
Round Lake @ 10:30am November 27th
Bluebird @ 1:00pm December 4th
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm December 11th
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!
This rotation will be running past the listed dates in this order.

Food Share at Bluebird building
2025-10-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Food Share at Bluebird building
October 9th, 1pm – 4pm at Bluebird building
Hosted by the Food Security Initiative
Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a first
come first served basis. All produce is grown within
the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch
Please bring your own bags!

A Day on t̓x̌aʔx̌ikn with our relatives
2025-10-10 09:00 - 14:00 | taehakin mountain
A Day on t̓x̌aʔx̌ikn with our relatives – October 10th
Upper Nicola and Okanagan Indian Band are coming together to invite you to join us for a day up t̓x̌aʔx̌ikn.
Come share a meal and connect with our relations.
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Dress warm, bring a lawn chair and your hand drum.
10:00 am light breakfast
1:00 pm lunch
Watch for the yellow cloth road markers and signs
For more information contact Trish Manuel UNB 13 Moon Facilitator
syilx13@uppernicola.com
250-575-4907

Food Share at Duck Lake
2025-10-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Duck Lake Gathering Place (10591 Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country)
Food Share at Duck Lake
October 10th, 1pm – 4pm at the Duck Lake office 10553
Okanagan Centre Rd E
Hosted by the Food Security Initiative
Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a first
come first served basis. All produce is grown within
the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch
Please bring your own bags!

Tea Picking - ksq̓ʷliw̓n̓tm̓ iʔ x̌ʷex̌ʷƛ̓miɬp
2025-10-14 09:00 - 15:00
Tea Picking – ksq̓ʷliw̓n̓tm̓ iʔ x̌ʷex̌ʷƛ̓miɬp
October 14th at Big White area
October 18th at Sunset Main
Register here: https://forms.gle/1aGeVgbSzS8XSVrUA
or email Lceycoordinator@okanagan.org
Meet at Bluebird building at 9:00am, leave by 9:15am
Depart Big White/Sunset Main at 1:00pm.
-Please bring weather appropriate clothing
-Lunch and water
-Bag and scissors for harvesting
-Be prepared for winter driving conditions and 2 hrs driving each way

Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering
2025-10-15 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-16 00:00 - 23:59 | Penticton
APPLY NOW! SALMON WARRIORS FALL GATHERING OCT. 15-19, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Mon. Sept. 15, 2025
EVENT DATES: 3pm Wed. Oct. 15 to 12pm Sun. Oct. 19, 2025
LOCATION: Penticton, BC; Okanagan River (near Oliver, BC)

The Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025 is open to Syilx Okanagan, Ktunaxa, and Secwépemc young adults ages 19-29 yrs. New and returning Salmon Warriors are encouraged to apply. Dams have blocked our salmon from returning to the upper Columbia River for over 86 years; the salmon need their people. Join other young adults from our three Nations to learn and connect with one another, the water and the land about what it will take to bring our salmon home.

What to Expect: This year’s Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering will be hosted in Penticton, BC. We’ll be getting hands-on experience in the Okanagan River near Oliver, and at the Okanagan Nation Alliance’s kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Fish Hatchery, at Penticton Indian Band. The first day on Wednesday is check in, opening and dinner. The next day is team building and cultural activities. The third and fourth days are spent assisting the ONA Fisheries Team with the annual salmon broodstock collection at the river and the hatchery. The final day will be breakfast, closing and check out. Full attendance and participation is required throughout.
Check out this short video from last year’s Salmon Warriors Gathering
https://vimeo.com/1040549801?share=copy#t=0
Support: Transportation support, food, accommodation, and honorariums, will be provided to applicants who are accepted and participate in the Salmon Warriors Fall Gathering 2025. Boots and waders will be provided. Prepare to dress warmly.

FILL OUT AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION AT THIS LINK BY SEPT. 15, 2025
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0BUrUqtMF-44sKZiDhrTeUpYqwNCoWtnMKXJUqOdj4DCr_g/viewform?usp=header

For more info, please contact your Nation’s Bringing the Salmon Home Outreach & Engagement Organizer

Syilx Okanagan: Billie Jean Gabriel – billiejeangabriel@outlook.com
Secwépemc: Valerie Michel – crt@shuswapnation.org
Ktunaxa: Clifford Dorion – Clifford.dorion@ktunaxa.org

Food Share at Komasket Park Kitchen
2025-10-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share at Komasket Park Kitchen
October 15th, 1pm – 4pm at Komasket Park Kitchen
Hosted by the Food Security Initiative
Free produce pick up for OKIB members on a first
come first served basis. All produce is grown within
the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch
Please bring your own bags!

Conversation on Cannabis Dispensaries
2025-10-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Conversation on Cannabis Dispensaries – October 15th, 4:00pm – 7:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall

Transportation to the event is also available, please register here:https://forms.office.com/r/2SsjrfajEv
or register for transportation using this qr code

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864405111?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 828 6440 5111
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Chief and Council is inviting members to take part in a conversation about the future of cannabis dispensaries on OKIB lands. This engagement will create space for learning, discussion, and feedback, with the goal of ensuring that any decisions made reflect the values and priorities of the community.

Members will also be asked to share their views on community standards, regulations, and accountability, including what kinds of oversight are necessary if more dispensaries are permitted.

This gathering is designed to be interactive, giving members the chance to ask questions, take part in open dialogue, and share their perspectives. Input collected during the session will help guide future steps and keep community voices at the centre of decision-making.

The engagement session will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Head of the Lake Hall. Dinner will be served during the event.
