Moccasin Bootcamp 2026
2026-04-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Fearless Training Gym Okanagan, 3105 28th street, Vernon
Moccasin Bootcamp 2026 Session #2

Fridays April 17th through June 19th

5:00pm to 6:00pm with Brandy Griffin at Fearless Training Okanagan at 3105 28th street, Vernon BC.

Way’ Members, Moccasin bootcamp restarts beginning this Friday, April 17th and continuing for 10 sessions until June 19th.

Join the weekly Moccasin Bootcamp for Strength and conditioning Training!

For more information contact Ruby Alexis: 250-542-7132

2026 Spirit of Syilx Unity Run
2026-06-04 14:00 - 18:00
2026 Spirit of Syilx Unity Run
June 4th to 7th Mica to Farquier
Registration coming soon
Day 1: Opening ceremony at 2pm – Potlach creek to Goldstream Bridge
Day 2 Goldstream Bridge to Revelstoke
Day 3 Revelstoke to Nakusp
Day 4 Nakusp to Faquier/ Needles
*Schedule is subject to change*

Suicide and Violence Awareness run
When Syilx people come together, we honour our ancestors by
connecting with the land and one another, promoting our collective
healing and growth.
Our journey is not only to raise awareness; it is also about strengthening
our own resilience, as we are deeply rooted in the land itself.

For more information, please contact:
Dorothy Harrower, Communications Coordinator at dharrower@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 123

OKIB Elder and Youth Sewing workshop
2026-06-07 10:00 - 20:00 | Bluebird building
OKIB Elder and Youth Sewing workshop
Do you have your or your child’s graduation coming up and want to make a ribbon skirt or vest?
Please register to attend – Sharmaine: 250-241-4934 or Candace: 250-309-0137
Sunday June 7th – 10am to 4pm at the Bluebird building
Monday June 8th – 4pm to 8pm at the Bluebird building
A light meal will be provided

OKIB Fire Dept Open House and Community Appreciation Event
2026-06-07 10:30 - 15:30 | OKIB Fire Hall, 4 Bonneau Road, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
OKIB Fire Dept Open House and Community Appreciation Event
June 7th, 10:30am to 3:30pm at the OKIB Fire Hall, #4 Bonneau Rd
-Free bbq burgers, hotdogs and bannock
-Meet the fire fighters and watch them compete
-Fire planning and fire extinguisher training
-Opportunity for kids to use the fire hoses.
-An opportunity for new recruits to sign up

Band Council Meeting
2026-06-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-29 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 Teams.
This meeting is for Band Members only.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/230116005895874?p=aUzPDlhrEp1orWkEsa
Meeting ID: 230 116 005 895 874
Passcode: [REDACTED]

4th Annual Stickgame Tournament
2026-06-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Komasket Park
4th Annual Stickgame Tournament
June 12th – 14th 2026 at Komasket Park
Friday June 12th
All day open games
Family friendly
Open stick games – come play, watch and learn
Saturday June 13th -Jackpot tournament
Registration 12pm to 4pm
Fee: $125 per team (2-5 players/Team-Double KO)
3pm Opening/Welcoming & Traditional Fames
6pm Tournament Start
1st place: $5000 | 2nd place: $2500 | 3rd place $1500 | 4th place $1000 | 5th place $500
Tournament will follow standard stick game rules and format
Sunday June 14th
Kids open stick games
Ages 13 and under
All skill levels welcome
Volunteers needed to help with songs, rules and gameplay
For more information contact:
Cathy Gottfriedsen 236-873-0050 or cgottfriedsen07@gmail.com
Randy Bigsorrelhorse bigdaddysorrelhorse@hotmail.com

4th Annual Komasket Powwow
2026-06-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Komasket Park
4th Annual Komasket Powwow

June 12th -14th

Powwow entry is free, camping for the weekend, $20.

Switch Dance and Hand Drum Specials – Hosted by the Komasket Powwow committee

Teen (13 and older) and Adult Team Dance Special – Hosted by the Marchand and Oliverius Family

Women’s Traditional Special – Hosted by the Robbins and Louis Family

Grand Entry times

Friday – 7:00pm

Saturday: – 1:00pm & 7:00pm

Sunday: – 1:00pm

For registration or Sponsorship information

Please contact Grant Louis:

komasketpowwow@gmail.com or 250-306-7179

Volunteers needed

Please contact Mneote Louis at Komasketpowwow@gmail.com

*Cancelled* Band Council Meeting
2026-06-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Monday June 15th Council Meeting Cancelled

Way’ Members, out of respect for the Family, the upcoming June 15th Band Council Meeting has been cancelled.

CHRT 41 Community Engagement Session
2026-06-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
CHRT 41 Community Engagement Session
June 18th 12:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Okanagan Indian Band is inviting community members to take part in an engagement session for the Youth and Parenting Centres, as part of OKIB’S CHRT 41 work.
What is CHRT 41?
chrt 41 is funding that supports First Nations in improving services and spaces for children, youth and families. To access this funding communities must first complete a needs assessment that shows what is needed and why.
Join us to share ideas, light refreshments and door prizes!

kn sqilxʷ sx̌lx̌ʕalt 2026
2026-06-21 00:00 - 23:59 | Komasket Park
Kn sqilxʷ sx̌l̓x̌ʕal̓t – Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Mark your calendars! Join us for a full day of community, culture, and celebration at Komasket Park. We have an amazing lineup planned, from our Sunrise Ceremony to cultural activities, live entertainment, children’s activities, and great food!
📅 When: Sunday, June 21st, 2026
🕒 Time: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Komasket Park
🔒 Open to Nation members only*
Swipe through the images below to check out the full day’s Event Poster, Agenda, and Pre-Registration information!
**Please note that all cultural activities are at a first come, first serve basis with limited availability for each activity.**
📝 PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
While most of our afternoon cultural workshops are drop-in, two of our morning events require pre-registration. Click the links below to secure your spot today:
🏃‍♂️ Run for the Drum Pre-Registration: https://forms.gle/8LNzH9rWY5xoKFcx5
🕵️‍♂️ Scavenger Hunt Pre-Registration: https://forms.gle/sCwYcCMJMT8h9mPx9
🎲 Stick Games Tournament (6:00 PM): No pre-registration required! Registration opens 100% on-site at 6:00 PM. It is free to enter, teams will be formed on-site, and there are cash prizes up for grabs—including $1000 for 1st place! 💸
We look forward to celebrating with everyone on June 21st!
kʷu kʷustx | Thank you,
OKIB Language & Culture.

kn sqilxw day stick games tournament
2026-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Komasket Park
💥 KN SQILXʷ DAY STICK GAMES TOURNAMENT! 💥

Ready your teams! We are wrapping up our Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations at Komasket Park with a Stick Games Tournament. Entry is completely free and the teams will be formed on-site.

📅 Date: Sunday, June 21st
⏰ Registration: 6:00 PM On-Site (Day-of registration only)
📍 Location: Komasket Park, BC V1H 2A7

💸 CASH PRIZES UP FOR GRABS:

🥇 1st Place: $1,000
🥈 2nd Place: $750
🥉 3rd Place: $500

✨ Please note: This is a strictly sober and family-friendly event. Bring your lawn chairs, bring your energy, and come out to play or cheer on the teams! ☀️🥁

*Course full* Free Basic Foodsafe Course
2026-06-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Bluebird building
Free Basic Foodsafe Course – Course is now full
*UPDATE: Limlemt for the interest, the course is now full*
The course will now be taking place at the Bluebird building
The course will take place over two half days:
June 23 1:00pm to 4:00pm
June 26 9:00am to 1:00pm
At the Bluebird building

Elders Program - Processing sx̌ʷusəm and making Indian ice cream
2026-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Bluebird building
Elders Program – Processing sx̌ʷusəm and making Indian ice cream
June 24th, 5pm at Bluebird building
To register contact:
Sharmaine: 250-241-4934
Candace 250-309-0137

OKIB Graduation Dinner
2026-06-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Komasket Park
OKIB Graduation Dinner
June 24th, 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Komasket Park
Please RSVP by June 12th: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU744DwqA8Z_o1AoAYCcqE-i1BURFRYSTNJRDI5VjRVVFBSRkpNQjdHTU1ORC4u&route=shorturl

Please note that, due to tent capacity limitations, each graduate may bring up to five (5) guests. If space allows due to cancellations, we may be able to accommodate additional guests.

Junior ESS Program - Emergency Support Services
2026-06-27 09:00 - 16:00 | New Horizons
Junior ESS Program – Emergency Support Services
June 27th, 9:00am to 4:00pm at New Horizons
way’ Members,
Junior Emergency Support Services (ESS) Program – Justice Institute BC (online training)
Calling on all grade 10-12 OKIB students and OKIB Youth under the age of 25.
What is it?
A structured, membership-based Youth program focused on emergency preparedness, community resilience, and leadership development.
The OKIB Emergency Program Coordinator is introducing the Junior Emergency Support Services Program – an opportunity to learn how the community responds to emergencies such as wildfires, floods, and power outages.
What you’ll gain:
-Hands on training in emergency response and community support.
-Volunteer credits toward high school graduation
-Mentorship from experienced ESS team members
“When emergencies happen, community matters. As an OKIB ESS volunteer, you play a critical role in supporting individuals and families during some of their most challenging moments.”
More information please contact Kim & Odessa:
Kim Louis, OKIB Emergency Program Coordinator: OKIBEPC@okanagan.org
Odessa Clough, OKIB Youth Leadership Coordinator: YLC@okanagan.org

Band Council Meeting
2026-07-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-20 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]

Duck Lake Lunch
2026-07-12 11:30 - 14:00
Duck Lake Lunch
July 12th, 11:30am to 2:00pm in Lake Country (final location to be announced)
The OKIB Elders group will be hosting a family lunch in Lake Country for our Duck Lake Community.
Please register so that we are fully prepared with enough space and food.
Register by calling:
Sharmaine: 250-241-4934 or eac1@okanagan.org
Candace: 250-309-0137 or eac2@okanagan.org
