Food Bank Drop event @ Whiteman's Creek
2026-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | whiteman’s creek
Food Bank Drop event @ Whiteman’s Creek

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
Whiteman’s Creek @ 1:00pm April 2nd, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Tax Clinic
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00
Tax Clinic
Thursdays starting March 19, 2026 – April 23, 2026 from 1-2 pm
The Social Development Team will once again be putting on a Tax Clinic for you to come file your taxes.
Tax clinics will take place at the Social Development Hub, 95 Bluebird Lane
No submissions will be accepted following April 23, 2026.

Questions? Contact: 236-600-0242

Blooming onion and fried pickles cooking class
2026-04-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Blooming onion and fried pickles cooking class
*Date Change* April 6 1pm at Bluebird building
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/NTg4vQvia1
Facilitated by Chef Chantelle Eustache

Monday Men's Night
2026-04-06 17:00 - 19:00
Monday Men’s Night
1st and 3rd month of the month, 5pm – 7pm
at the Bluebird building
-No agenda
-Group decision on activities
-Visiting / Coffee
-Enjoying a meal
-Rides available, pre register with Shawn

For more information or a ride please contact Shawn Louis at: 250-307-1109

Breakfast Party for PESP Clients
2026-04-07 09:00 - 11:00 | New Horizons
Breakfast Party for PESP Clients
March 24th date is being cancelled due to scheduling conflict.
April 7th 9 am to 11 am at New Horizons
April 21st 9 am to 11am at New Horizons
Join us for our PESP Client Community Breakfast
We’re hosting a casual morning breakfast for clients to connect, enjoy a light meal !! And meet with Kayla Lulua OKIB Pre Employment Caseworker.

Receive information on upcoming Training and EVENTS
Ask questions
Connect with Staff

*Please note* we’ll be serving 25 Breakfast at this first gathering as we get a sense of a great location and how many will be joining.
We appreciate your understanding as we start small and grow together.

For more information please contact: 250-241-5776 or pespnorth@okanagan.org

*Location change* Band Council Meeting
2026-04-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Best Western Vernon, 5350 Anderson Way
Band Council Meeting *Location change*
*Location change* Way’ Members, out of respect for the family, tomorrow’s April 7th Band Council Meeting will be hosted at the Best Western Premier in Vernon (5350 Anderson Way, Vernon)
Limlemt, for your understanding and patience.
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]

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

n̓xaʔcín̓ Elders Luncheon
2026-04-08 10:30 - 13:30
n̓xaʔcín̓ Elders Luncheon
April 8 2026 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM at N’kwala School Gym, 9410 Nkwala Rd, Douglas Lake BC
Join us for a fun and casual luncheon where we can visit, laugh, and share stories!
Open to all syilx nation elders.
For More Info:
Cherie Deneau, Communications & Events Assistant
cdeneau@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 126
www.okanagannation.com

Free OKIB Tax Clinic for ages 60+
2026-04-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Free OKIB Tax Clinic for ages 60+
April 15th at the Bluebird building
Drop in from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Way’ Members, the April 8th Tax clinic has been cancelled out of respect for the family. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
To qualify, your maximum income must be less than:
Single Person – up to $35,000 | Couple – up to $45,000 combined
Please bring
-All T4 slips
-Last year’s tax return or Notice of Assessment (if available)
-Renters: your 2025 rental address, landlord’s name, total rent paid for the year, and number of months rented
-Medical expenses: an annual tax receipt from your pharmacy or total of all medical expenses
Please note that we DO NOT prepare returns for:
-Individuals who report interest income over $1,200
-Individuals who report capital gains or losses
-Individuals who report employment expenses, business or rental income and expenses, or self-employed individuals
-Deceased persons
-Bankrupt individuals

*POSTPONED* OKIB Syilx Protocol Gathering
2026-04-08 16:00 - 20:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
*POSTPONED* OKIB syilx protocol gathering
Way’ Members, out of respect for the family, the April 8th OKIB syilx protocol gathering event is being postponed. A new date will be scheduled in the future so please keep an eye out.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons
2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | New Horizons
Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
New Horizons @ 1:00pm April 9th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

General Band Meeting
2026-04-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
General Band Meeting
April 11th 12pm to 5pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Lunch at 12pm, meeting starts at 1pm
An opportunity to speak with Chief and Council.
This meeting will also be available on zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82864405111?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 828 6440 5111
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This meeting is for Band Members only.

New Date - Blooming Onion and Fried Pickles Cooking Class
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
New Date – Blooming Onion and Fried Pickles Cooking Class
April 12th, 1pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Way Members, the new date for the upcoming cooking class will be this Sunday, April 12th. Use the link below to register:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU749ziRELkoftCqn0qzvyn3UlUOFQ5M0hNUzE1SDBQU0NUNE5ERTBXS0FYMy4u

Band Council Meeting
2026-04-13 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]

April Monthly Education Parents Forum Night
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət Cultural Immersion School, 11555 Westside Road
Education Parents Forum Night
Way’ Members, The Education Parents Forum Night will be held on Wednesday April 15th at the Cultural Immersion School (11555 Westside Road)
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/kYRCvAVwsZ
Agenda
530-6:00pm – Dinner
6:00-7:00pm – PSE Application/ Parent Retreat/ OKIB High School Interest
7:00 -7:30pm – Education Updates
If you have any questions, please contact our
Education Department
email: okibeducation@okanagan.org

April Parent Forum Night
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət Cultural Immersion School, 11555 Westside Road
April Parent Forum Night
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Cultural Immersion School – 5:30pm-7:30pm
Contact Lacey Gregoire-Gabriel 250-309-9771 or okibeducation@okanagan.org if you have any questions
Register here:
https://forms.office.com/r/Ln0fFUjCgS

Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall
2026-04-16 10:30 - 23:30 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
Round Lake Hall @ 10:30am April 16th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Drop in clinic - Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada visit
2026-04-17 09:30 - 15:00 | Health Building Boardroom downstairs
Drop in clinic – Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada visit
Date: April 17, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 3:00 pm
Location: Lower level Health boardroom
Join us to find out more about the benefits, credits, pensions, programs, and services you may be entitled to!
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
•Tax Slip information (T4, T5007, T4A -Pension, T4A- OAS and more)
•Notice of Assessments (NOAs) and Assistance with CRA correspondence
•Benefits and Credits information: Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Canada Child Benefit
(CCB), GST/HST credit, Canada Worker’s Benefit (CWB)
•Account updates (address, contact number, etc.)
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Service Canada
•Canadian Dental Care Plan – Information and Application/Attestation
•Pension information on Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan
•Get a Social Insurance Number (birth certificate in most cases will be required)
•Employment Insurance
•Receive an access code to sign up for online My Service Canada Account
•General Government of Canada information
* Please bring any ID you have as what is required will depend on the services accessed

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

Moose Steak Dinner cooking class
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Moose Steak Dinner cooking class
April 19th – 1pm start at Bluebird building
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU749ziRELkoftCqn0qzvyn3UlURTRWMVM5RTBKSlMzSDhVRjI0UzhUNVoxNC4u
Facilitated by Chef Chantelle Eustache

Band Council Meeting
2026-04-20 09:00 - 09:40 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
Band Council Meeting
Way’ Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will feature an extended closed section. The meeting will open in the morning for the visitor section from 9:00am to 9:40am with the open session adjourning after that point.
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]

Traffic Control Training
2026-04-21 08:30 - 16:30 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Traffic Control Training
April 21st & 22nd 8:30am – 4:30pm @ the Social Development building
Way’ Members, the PESP team will be hosting Traffic Control training on April 21st and 22nd. PESP Clients may be eligible for child care during training, transportation, steel toed boots and free training. Lunch will also be provided.
To register please contact: 250-241-5776 or pespnorth@okanagan.org

*Please note* April 22, 2026, participants will be completing their Road way Practical Portion on Head of the Lake Road. Please expect slower traffic than usual, in the area during this time, thank you for your patience.

*ALL SPOTS FILLED* Ribbon Skirt Workshop
2026-04-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Mental Health and Wellness Hub, 76 Head of the Lake Road (Lower level)
*ALL SPOTS FILLED* Ribbon Skirt Workshop
Limlemt and thank you for your interest, all spots for the Ribbon Skirt workshop have now been filled.

Way’ Members, The Mental Wellness Hub is Hosting a Ribbon Skirt Workshop
Date: April 22 & April 29th, 2026.
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Address: 76 Head of the lake road (lower level of clinic)
Open to OKIB members & Immediate family members in the same household
(Must be 16yrs old & up to attend)
Dinner will be provided
