May Community Shuttle
2026-05-06 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
May Community Shuttle
May 6th,13th 20th and 27th
To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org
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.

OKIB syilx protocol gathering
2026-05-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
OKIB syilx protocol gathering
May 13th 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Dinner served at 5:00pm
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew5vgbzxsniZ8i8ZdR_ts6siRYbS1rKRoO80Y92o_1GuLuSA/viewform
OKIB Language & Culture Program invites Community & Nation members for an evening discussion around syilx protocols.
Participants are invited to bring questions to ask fluent speakers & knowledge keepers
For more information please contact: languageadmin2@okanagan.org

Pro-D Day at Energyplex
2026-05-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Pro-D Day at Energyplex
May 15th, 9am to 4pm
OKIB Youth Activities is hosting a Pro-D Day Excursion to Energyplex in Kelowna on May 15. Drop-off at Bluebird Building 9:00am and Pick-up by 4:00pm. Participants will need to bring their own lunch. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/yEQJ2U6epu

Moccasin Bootcamp 2026
2026-04-17 17:00 - 18:00 | 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

Band Council Meeting
2026-05-19 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]

Upcoming Chinook Salmon Fry Releases
2026-05-19 11:00 - 12:00
Upcoming Chinook Salmon Fry Releases
May 19th – *TIME CHANGE* 11:00 am Spallumcheen River – Cherryville Recreation site
May 22nd – 11:00 am Salmon River – Tim’s by the River Campsite
The Syilx Nation invites you to join us in ceremony for the release of Chinook fry throughout the Syilx Okanagan Territory. These releases are an opportunity to come together in celebration, stewardship, and connection to ntytyix as we continue the important work of restoration for future generations.
For more information please contact: Mikkeila Ridsdale at mridsdale@syilx.org or 250-707-0095

May Monthly Education Parents Forum
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
May Monthly Education Parents Forum
Wednesday May 20, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Head of the Lake Hall

Please join us for our Monthly Education Parent Forum Night.
If you would like to sign up for a grocery gift card please register by May 15.
May 2026 Parent Forum Night – Fill out form

If you have any questions please not hesitate to contact our department.

Fluent Speakers Language Gathering
2026-05-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna, 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna
Fluent Speakers Language Gathering
May 22nd to 24th at the Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna – 1171 Harvey Ave Kelowna BC
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJWT8YLxssbPabuVZyWcS3JxCzuyjTIDM-TjVOWvh1VVNiaA/viewform
The First Speakers Language Gathering is a space for first language speakers and fluent language speakers to gather and discuss planning around sqilxʷ education, culture, and well-being.
Honoraria and travel support will be provided to first speakers only. Other sqilxʷ are welcome to join and listen!
Day 1 May 22 – 5:30 pm – 9 pm: Reception dinner for visiting, laughing, and grounding ourselves in the purpose of the gathering, open mic format.
Day 2 May 23 – 9 am – 5 pm ( Breakfast 8am-9:30am )
Dinner 5:30pm -Evening – open mic and visiting – separate room captikwl. Social visits in the evening.
Day 3 May 24 – 9 am – 3 pm: Wrap-up ( Breakfast 8am-9:30am)
Open to Syilx Nation Members only | Spaces are limited!
For more information contact: Jennifer Lewis, Wellness Manager at Wellness.Manager@syilx.org or 250-826-7844

Takla Nation Cultural Exchange Boys Camp
2026-05-25 00:00 - 23:59
Takla Nation Cultural Exchange Camp
May 25th to 29th
For OKIB boys ages 8 to 15
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261037281486257
Description of Event:
Takla Nation Youth Cultural Exchange is a camp that provides Indigenous Youth with the opportunity to witness and take part in cultural traditions such as hunting, trapping, fishing, gathering, medicine making, arts & crafts, and campfire stories.
Location of Camp: Takla Narrows at Takla Lake – Coordinates 55.16794 N 125.72146 W
Date and time of departure: Monday May 25th – Meet at syilx Safety Office at 7:30AM
118 Head of the Lake Road, lower level HOL hall.
Mode of transportation to and from Takla Narrows Camp: OKIB Transportation. (Pending)
Return Date: Friday, May 29th – expected arrival between 7:30PM – 8:30PM. (Subject to change)

Costs incurred for transportation and food will be covered by the OKIB syilx Safety Office and syilx Restorative Justice.

Please note that there are limited spots available for this trip and only applications that are complete will be considered first.

Band Council Meeting
2026-05-25 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]

Duck Lake emergency response and Fortis gas outage engagement session
2026-05-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Lake Country Fire station, 11063 Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country
Duck Lake emergency response and Fortis gas outage engagement session
May 26th 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Lake Country Fire station – 11063 Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country.
Meeting to begin at 4pm with dinner served at 5pm
way’ Members,
Duck Lake IR #7 members are invited to attend a community engagement session with Kim Louis, OKIB Emergency Program Coordinator.
This will be an open discussion about the recent Fortis gas outage, emergency response processes, community concerns, and future emergency planning for the area.
This is an opportunity for residents to share their experiences, discuss risks and concerns within the community, and help identify what would improve preparedness and response during future events.
This event is for IR#7 residents only.
For more information, please contact: Kim Louis, Emergency Program Coordinator
Phone: 250-542-7132 Ext: 5006
Email: Okibepc@okanagan.org

Columbia River Treaty Community Meeting
2026-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Columbia River Treaty Community Meeting
May 27th 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Head of the Lake hall and Microsoft Teams
Refreshments served at 5pm with meeting to follow at 5:30pm
Join us for a presentation from finance with a Q&A session, followed by an engagement session with community after.
This meeting is for Band Members only.
Come share your perspectives in person or online as we discuss potential uses for the community CRT funds.
For more information on the Columbia River Treaty please visit: https://syilx.org/governance/columbia-river-treaty/

Last Cooking Class of the Season! - Asparagus
2026-05-31 13:00 - 17:00 | Bluebird building
Last Cooking Class of the Season! – Asparagus
May 31st, 1pm start at the Bluebird building
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU749ziRELkoftCqn0qzvyn3UlUQzMwVkVXNFZZSlJVUlBVMzRHMTk1SFA2OC4u

Band Council Meeting at Duck Lake
2026-06-01 16:00 - 20:00 | District of Lake Country Office (10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road)
Band Council Meeting at Duck Lake
Way’ Members, the upcoming Band Council be hosted at 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road.
June 1st
Dinner at 4:00pm, Meeting staring at 5:00pm.
This meeting is for Band Members only.
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/230116005895874?p=aUzPDlhrEp1orWkEsa
Meeting ID: 230 116 005 895 874

2026 Cultural Safety Education
2026-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Community Safety Office, 118 Head of the Lake Road (Downstairs)
The syilx Community Safety team has identified the 2026 Cultural Safety Education schedule and would like to extend the invitation to OKIB members.
CSE is hosted at the syilx Community Safety office (118 Head of the Lake Rd) and facilitated by Chris Marchand and Eric Mitchell. This two day Cultural Safety Education uses a relational process to reflect on the impacts of colonialism on syilx people, past and present. This training includes: syilx Identity, Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Residential Schools and Understanding Truth & Reconciliation. We strive to provide a safe and welcoming space for people to learn, reflect and connect. Those who complete the two day training will receive a certificate.
Dates for 2026 CSE are as followed:

Feb: 24th & 25th, 2026
March: 11th & 12th, 2026
March: 24th& 25th, 2026
April: 8th& 9th, 2026
May: 6th & 7th, 2026
June: 3rd & 4th, 2026
Sept: 9th & 10th, 2026
Oct: 7th & 8th, 2026
Nov: 4th & 5th, 2026

Each session runs from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Please register here: https://form.jotform.com/251186903961260

Returning to Ourselves Wellness day - location change
2026-06-03 12:00 - 20:00 | Health Building Boardroom downstairs
Returning to Ourselves Wellness day – location change
June 3rd, 12pm to 8pm
Call Kayla to book: 250-241-5776
Way’ Members, the returning to ourselves wellness day will be now hosted at the Social Development Office (76 Head of the Lake Road, lower level) due to a scheduling conflict.
The jewelry and ribbon skirt workshops will be hosted on a separate date.
This event is open to all band members

Blue Jean Day at North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society
2026-06-04 11:00 - 13:00 | North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society, 2904 29th ave, vernon
Blue Jean Day at North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society
June 4th 11am to 1pm at NOFCS, 2904 29th ave Vernon
Blue Jean Jacket Day is the counter part for Red Dress Day where we will be holding space and raising awareness for the Missing, Murdered & Expoloited Indigenous Men & Boys.
Wear denim, eat some BBQ, enter to win some door prizes and raise awareness for missing and murdered indigenous men and boys.

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
