Okanagan Indian Band

OKIB Family Ice Time
2024-10-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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

Lets Bowl - OKIB Elders Program
2025-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
Lets Bowl – OKIB Elders Program
Last Friday of the Month – January 2025 – June 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm at Lincoln Lanes (3510 25 Ave, Vernon)
Please register with Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934
No charge!
Light snack included.

February Community Shuttle
2025-02-12 10:00 - 15:00
February Community ShuttleFebruary,5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.Shuttle will at these locations:11:30 AM – Walmart12:30 PM – Village Green Mall1:30 PM – SuperstoreReturns home at 2:30 PM

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.

To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234

OKIB Elders Program - Swim for Health
2024-11-19 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

FitNation - OKIB Elders Program
2025-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Bluebird building
FitNation – OKIB Elders Program
Mondays 11:00am to 12:00pm @Bluebird building
February to April 2025
Physical activity program with modifications for all endurance levels.
Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep, improve flexibility and balance.

Band Council Meeting
2025-02-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
February 24th
Way’ Members, Please be advised the the Band Council Meeting will be hosted at the Head of the Lake Hall and on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051
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/SD22 Course selection night
2025-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | New Horizons
OKIB/SD 22 Course Selection Night

February 20th 5:00pm – 7:00pm at New Horizons building

-Come meet the principles from W.L Seaton, Clarence Fulton and Vernon Secondary School.

-Career programs

-Course selection for 2025/2026

Questions? Contact Kevin Smeltzer: 250-241-2442

PAL Firearms course
2025-02-19 19:30 | Bluebird building
PAL Firearms course *Course now full*

February 19th, 7:45am – 6:00pm at the Bluebird building

Registration:

*Update* Registration is now full! Thank you for your interest

Band Council Meeting
2025-02-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Council Chambers
Band Council Meeting
Way’ Members, Please be advised the Council meeting will now be Held in person tomorrow, Wednesday February 19th at the Council Chambers by the Band Office.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051
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:
Chief & Council

**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.**

Nsyilxcen Bingo Night
2025-02-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Bluebird building
Nsyilxcen Bingo Night
February 18th @Bluebird, Doors open at 5:30pm, Bingo at 6PM
Co hosted by the OKIB Elders Program & OKIB Language and Culture department
Games, Prizes & Snacks!

Numbers will be said and shown in English and Nsyilxcen as well.

Nomination Meeting
2025-02-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Nomination Meeting – Monday February 17th, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Way’ Members, the Nomination meeting for Candidates will take place at the Head of the Lake Hall, on February 17th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.
The purpose of the Nomination meeting is to Nominate candidates for Chief and Council positions in OKIB’s upcoming Electoral term.
Election day and polling station will take place on Monday, March 31st at Head of the Lake Hall.
Contact information for OKIB’s Electoral Officer, Ernest Jack is provided below:
778-821-0299

U-13 Lakers Vernon Female Hockey Team Bingo Fundraiser & Dinner
2025-02-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
U-13 Lakers Vernon Female Hockey Team Bingo Fundraiser & Dinner
February 14th, Doors open at 4:30pm
Way’ Members, the U-13 Lakers Vernon Female Hockey Team will be hosting a fundraising event at the Head of the Lake Hall, February 14th. The U-13 team features multiple Band Members who would benefit from fundraising support.
Event by donation!
Bingo, Toonie auction and Stew and Bannock dinner!

Ice Fishing
2025-02-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Komasket Park
Ice Fishing
Friday February 14th from 2:00pm – 6:00pm at Komasket Park
Hosted by the Language and Culture Department.

Light refreshments will be provided

register here:
https://forms.gle/k93xJ7XycnpVjAGb7

Diabetes Education Day
2025-02-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Diabetes Education Day
February 14th 11:00am – 3:00pm
Who: Diabetics, people with a family history of Diabetes
Where: Bluebird building (70 Head of the Lake Road)
Come and gain knowledge about diabetes, and what you can do to manage or prevent it. Get referrals for A1C testing from the pharmacist. Education about healthy living and preventative measures from the Community Nurse and more! (plus door prizes!)

Transportation to and from the event is available
250-542-5094 ext 2001

Elder's Salve making class
2025-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Elder’s Salve making class
February 13th 1pm – 3pm at the Bluebird building
Call Candace at 250 309-0137 to sign up for elders salve making. Only 15 spots available.

OKIB Elders program planning meeting invitation
2025-02-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Bluebird building
OKIB Elders program planning meeting invitation
Thursday February 6th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm @Bluebird building

Tuesday February 11th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm @Bluebird building

Inviting you to come share your ideas on what activities, events and / or workshops you would like to see for the upcoming 2025 Elder’s program.

If you cannot make the meetings but would like to share your ideas please contact Sharmaine at 250-241-4934 or Candace 250-309-0137

Band Council Meeting
2025-02-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Head of the Lake Hall & on zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 9435 6051
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:
Chief & Council

**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.**

Rescheduled Captikwl Night
2025-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | New Horizons
Rescheduled Captikwl Night

February 8th 4:00pm – 6:00pm at new Horizons building

Doors: 4:00pm

Dinner 5:00pm

Join us for an evening of traditional story telling. We invite all fluent speakers to join and share captikwl or smy’may’

Registration:

https://forms.gle/FjyYeqXSEyT9fLGw9

Learner's License Knowledge Test Prep
2025-01-29 13:00 - 14:30 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Learner’s License Knowledge Test Prep
Social Development boardroom, January 29th & 31st, February 3rd & 5th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm
In partnership with Arrive Alive, PESP will be holding knowledge test preparation classes for the written road test.
For more information please contact Julianne Brewer at 250-558-3706

Duck Lake Membership Forum
2025-02-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Lake Country Fire Department (11063,Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country British Columbia V4V 1H3, Canada)
Duck Lake Membership Forum

Monday February 3rd, 4:00pm – 8:00pm

At Lake Country Fire Hall – 11063 Okanagan Centre Rd East, Lake Country.

Meeting will also be available on zoom:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86894356051?pwd=[REDACTED]
