Okanagan Indian Band

Active Living Center Update
2024-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bluebird building
Active Living Center Update – October 8th 5:00pm-7:00pm @Bluebird building
Drop in event! Come at your leisure

The project team has now reviewed all the ideas put forward and has created conceptual images for those ideas considered viable. This follow up session is being organized to share the concepts with the OKIB community and get further feedback.

Equine Pathways program
2024-10-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Rewild Ranch (11877 McMillian Drive)
Equine Pathways program – Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:20pm @ Rewild Ranch (11877 McMillian Drive)

For Youth ages 10-18

Program will run from Oct 1st to November 13th.

Unlock new opportunities with our Equine Connection Program! Enjoy our hands on sessions with intuitive horses that build trust, confidence and personal growth. Experience the unique healing power of horses and take a step into a fun and magical adventure.

Transportation available!

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

or

contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

Hockeyball Afterschool program
2024-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Hockeyball Afterschool program Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm @Head of the Lake Hall

For youth grades 1-7

Program runs from October 8th to December 3rd.

Get active and have fun with a unique twist on hockey! Our Canucks Hockeyball program combines traditional hockey skills with creative ball game play for an engaging and energetic session. Youth Activities Staff have been trained as coaches by the Canucks organization and are ready to share their knowledge with participants of every skill level!

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

or

activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

Fit Nation
2024-04-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Bluebird building
Fit Nation – Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm at the Bluebird building
Fitnation is a physical activity program and can be modified to fit with al fitness and mobility levels!
-Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep as well as improve flexibility and balance.

Lil Chefs afterschool program
2024-10-07 16:00 - 17:00
Lil Chefs afterschool program Mondays 4:00pm-5:00pm @Bluebird building

For youth grades 1-7

Program will run from October 7th to December 2nd.

Dive into the culinary arts with local chef Chantelle Eustache. Young aspiring chefs will explore new recipes, cooking techniques, traditional Syilx foods, nutrition and healthy habits, and the joy of creating delicious dishes.

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

or

contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

MMA Classes
2024-10-07 16:00 - 17:00 | canoe shed (upper health building parking lot)
MMA Classes – Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm @ the Canoe shed beside the Health Building
Program will run from October 7th – December 4thFor Youth Grade 1 – 7
Returning for another year is our Mixed Martial Arts program in the dedicated space at our Canoe Shed outside the Health Clinic. OKIB Youth will learn fundamentals and physical literacy in a safe environment while having fun and learning valuable lessons on sportsmanship, perseverance, and hard work! Join Rylie and her assistant coach Taylor Lalonde starting Oct 7th!To register please contact:Brendon Caron: 250-241-6945oractivities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

Band Council Meeting
2024-10-07 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-09-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Council Chambers
Band Council Meeting
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Council Chambers & on zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85358034070?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 853 5803 4070
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.**

OKIB Family Ice Time
2024-10-05 18:30 - 20:30 | okanagan training rink, 5204 27th street
OKIB Family Ice Time – Saturdays 6:30pm-8:30pm @Okanagan Training Rink, 5204 27th ave, Vernon

October 5th to March 22nd, 2025

No registration needed!

OKIB Family Ice time will run from October 5th to March 22nd, 2025

Need skates or gear? contact Brendon Caron at: 250-241-6945

Food Share Program @ Komasket Kitchen
2024-10-03 14:00 - 18:00 | Komasket Park
Food Share Program @ Komasket Kitchen
October 3rd, 2-6pm or while supplies last.Way’ Members the Food Share program is back at Komasket today. Bring your own bags or boxes and come and get some fresh produce, courtesy of the Food Security Initiative program.

Learn to bead a poppy
2024-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Learn to bead a poppy
When – October 22nd & 24th
Where – HOL Hall
Time – 5:00pm – 8:00pm

*With limited seats please ensure you are able to attend both sessions.

Registration form: https://forms.gle/6vGnBJf2o7jvxMmE9

Curiosity Club afterschool program
2024-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Bluebird building
Curiosity Club Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm @Bluebird building

For youth grades 1-7

Program will run from October 10th to December 5th

Unleash your imagination and explore a range of fun and educational activities designed to foster creativity and problem-solving skills. Each week, new themes and challenges will keep young minds engaged, with everything from guest speakers to Halloween costume-building to fly fishing and more!

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZxUHDnJewN

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Contact: activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-7074

Little Warriors
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
Dancing, drumming, nature, wildlife identification and more. For youth ages 5 to 7. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 PM at the New Horizons building.To register email activities1@okanagan.org or call 250-241-7074.

Tomato Canning Workshop
2024-10-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Bluebird building
Tomato Canning Workshop
October 1st, 5:00pm-8:00pm @Bluebird building
Join in on the upcoming canning class; all about canning tomatoes. Please use link to register. https://forms.office.com/r/N2Hxc9k7HZ

Orange Shirt day - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2024-09-30 13:00 - 17:00 | Komasket Park
Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th 1:00pm -5:00pm @ Komasket Park
Join us at Komasket Park this year for a community gathering on September 30th. Please bring your drums and voices.
Schedule
1:00pm – Opening prayer
1:15pm – ylmixwm remarks
1:30pm – Knowledge sharing (Elders discussion)
2:00pm – Drum circle (All hand drummers and singers)
3:00pm – Share a meal with music
4:30pm – Learn some dance moves with Nakulamen
5:00pm – Conway Kootenay

Indigenous Women in Entrepreneurship workshop
2024-09-26 09:00 - 16:00 | New Horizons
Indigenous Women in Entrepreneurship workshop

September 26th & 27th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm @ New Horizons building, #8 Bonneau Rd.

Topics include

– Promising pathway

-stages of business development

-Effective business practices

-Adaptation and Resilience

-Credit Awareness and support system for Indigenous women entrepreneurs

There will be breakfast, lunch door prizes, swag and honorariums for attendees.

To register please contact April at: 778-471-8340 or aprilp@antco.ca

Harm Reduction Open House
2024-09-05 09:00 - 18:00 | OKIB Wellness Center
way’ come check our open house any Thursday in September. For more information call Nicole Sullivan Peer Support Worker 250-309-7364

Language Nest Open House
2024-09-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Language Nest
Join us for an introduction to the Language Nest and programs available for children ages 1 to 3. Questions or comments: Contact lncoordinator@okanagan.org or call 250-309-3557.

Fall Community Shuttle
2024-09-04 10:00 - 15:00
Fall Community Shuttle
September 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire Hall, Whitemans Creek and Round Lake
Shuttle stops for one hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall.
Walmart: 11:30am
Village Green Mall: 12:30pm
Superstore: 1:30pm
Returns home at 2:30pm

Riders must register! seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a parent/guardian
To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org

UBCIC 56th Annual General Assembly
2024-09-24 08:00 - 2024-09-26 16:00
UBCIC 56th Annual General Assembly
UBCIC 56TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (HYBRID)
MUSQUEAM COMMUNITY CENTRE, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (MUSQUEAM TERRITORY) AND ZOOM
SEPTEMBER 24TH TO 26TH, 2024
The 56th Annual General Assembly (AGA) will take place September 24th – September 26th, 2024. The hybrid AGA will be held at Musqueam Community Centre, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Territory).
Chief Byron Louis will be attending on behalf of OKIB.
For more information:
https://www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_56th_aga
https://www.ubcic.bc.ca/resolutions

Vancouver Canucks Hockeyball program kick off event
2024-09-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Centennial Outdoor Arena at the Vernon Rec Center
Vancouver Canucks Hockeyball program
Okanagan Indian Band Youth Activities is beyond thrilled to announce our partnership with the Vancouver Canucks! Over the last year, Youth Activities Lead, Brendon Caron, has been working with Vancouver Canucks Manager of Minor Hockey, Alumni, and Community Engagement, Rod Brathwaite, to develop an accessible introductory hockey program called Canucks Hockeyball.
This program is designed to meet youth where they’re at, and requires no set facility to deliver. The Canucks have graciously provided OKIB with a modular board system designed to quickly set up a program anywhere, along with sticks, balls, nets, goalie gear, and everything else required for a National Hockey League Experience!
Canucks Hockeyball is a 6-week program that will be delivered by OKIB Youth Activities Staff as part of our After School Programs. Youth Activities Coordinators Ethan Joe and Katherine Clarke, as well as community members Stephane Richard (Spirit North) and Nolan Wilson were all trained by the Canucks staff on Hockeyball, and are excited to begin coaching our youth, instilling a love of hockey, and keeping everyone active throughout the school year.
Our ultimate goal is to provide a fun, dynamic, and safe sporting experience that brings people together and strengthens our community.

To celebrate this incredible program, and to kick things off, the Canucks and OKIB Youth Activities are hosting an Activation Event on the Pro-D Day September 23rd from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Centennial Outdoor Arena at the Vernon Rec Centre. This event will be for all OKIB Youth aged 6-18 (younger kids also welcome if accompanied by a parent) Come try Hockeyball, meet Fin, get autographs from notable Canucks Alumni like Kirk MacLean, and more!
Please contact Brendon at sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org to register

Salmon Feast
2024-09-20 15:00 - 18:00 | sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park, Green Lake Rd, Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0, Okanagan Falls
Salmon Feast
September 20-22, 2024
sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park, Okanagan Falls

Stick Games Tournament – Friday September 20th
The annual Syilx Nation Salmon Feast Stick Game Tournament will be on Friday September 20, 2024! Join us for a chance to win some cash
Registration for stick games will be available on-site from 3 pm – 5 pm.

Salmon Run- Saturday September 21st
The run/walk will commence at 11 am from At sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park in Okanagan Falls. Arrive by 10:30 PM to take part in a 2.5 km or 5 km run or walk. To participate, kindly register at the ONA table by 10:30 AM on Saturday.

Canoe Paddle- Saturday September 22nd
The canoe paddle expedition commences at Skaha Lake Marina, situated in the northeast corner of Skaha Lake, Penticton, British Columbia. This traditional canoe journey will culminate with a welcoming at OK Falls around 3:30 PM.

Camping and vendor applications
available on our website: https://syilx.org/events/okanagan-nation-salmon-feast/

snx̌x̌aʔiwləm- Honouring the sacredness of the river Salmon feast
2024-09-20 10:00 - 17:00
snx̌x̌aʔiwləm- Honouring the sacredness of the river Salmon feast, September 20th – 22nd sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Provincial Park, Okanagan Falls

Registration for the Annual Salmon Feast is now open! 🐟🌊 Join us from September 20th – 22nd, 2024, to celebrate and honour the traditions of our Nation at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Okanagan Falls.

👉 For more information visit: https://syilx.org/events/okanagan-nation-salmon-feast/
👉Camping registration here: https://forms.gle/oRLHAmnw4rytskhc7
👉Vendor application here: https://forms.gle/MvLWsq8kfZnnTBp1A
👉Call for Cooks application here: https://syilx.org/job_openings/salmon-feast-call-for-cooks-2024/
