Band Council Meeting
2026-07-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) and 7 more dates | 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
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Mamas for Mamas Karma Market Visit Rescheduled
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00
Mamas for Mamas Karma Market Visit Rescheduled
New visit date: July 16th, 10am to 12pm
Way Members, the OKIB Health Team has had to reschedule the upcoming Mamas for Mamas Karma Market visit. The visit will now be taking place on July 16th from 10am to 12pm instead of the previously booked June 29th.
Just a friendly reminder that all families must be registered in our system.
Any new families can apply online using the provided link:
https://www.mamasformamas.org/i-need-support/
For families who are already clients, their last appointment must have been at least four months ago in order to be eligible for support at this time.
Transportation: Transportation is available:
OKIB Shuttle
Departure time: 11:30 a.m.
Return time: 4:15 p.m.
Please arrive early if you have a child and bring a car seat.
Questions? please contact: Hanna Mitchell: Lpn2@okanagan.org or 250-309-2458.

Okanagan Nation Alliance Annual General Assembly and Youth Leadership Gathering
2026-07-22 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-07-23 00:00 - 23:59 | Ashnola Arbour, 1400 Ashnola Road
Okanagan Nation Alliance Annual General Assembly and Youth Leadership Gathering
July 22nd to 23rd at Ashnola Arbour, Keremeos
Nation Members are invited to register for the 2026 Annual General Assembly.
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/9r3qfaGotunJUTEM8
The Annual General Assembly is an important opportunity for Syilx Okanagan Nation members to come together, celebrate our accomplishments, share updates on Nation initiatives, and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of our people, lands, waters, and communities.
This gathering provides a space to strengthen relationships, honour our culture and traditions, hear from leadership, and recognize the collective work being carried out across the Nation. We encourage community members of all ages to attend.

2026 Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering – Save the Date!
2026-07-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Ashnola Arbour, 1400 Ashnola Road
2026 Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering – Save the Date!

DATE: July 22-23, 2026
TIME: 9 am – 4 pm
LOCATION: Ashnola Arbour-1400 Ashnola Road Keremeos BC
CONTACT: Julianne (Julie) Brewer at jbrewer@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 122
Join us for the opportunity to gather for the Annual Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering. This Gathering will be hosted in conjunction with the Annual General Assembly at Ashnola in Keremeos this summer. The purpose of this gathering is to inspire the leaders of tomorrow while instilling the responsibilities of today. Youth will have the chance to forge new connections, develop leadership skills and take action on topics that affect tmixʷ.

****Please note: Youth younger than the age of 12 must be accompanied by a chaperone.

Chief and Council Break
2026-08-24 00:00 - 2026-09-07 23:59

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

58th UBCIC Annual General Assembly
2026-09-23 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-24 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Shxwhá:y Village; Community Cultural Centre, 44680 Schweyey Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5M5
58th UBCIC Annual General Assembly
The next scheduled meeting is the 58th UBCIC Annual General Assembly, September 23rd to 25th, 2026 at Shxwhá:y Village Community Cultural Centre (Stó:lō Territory) and via Zoom.

Shxwhá:y Village; Community Cultural Centre

44680 Schweyey Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5M5
