4th of July Cross Border Canoe Paddle Journey for Youth

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The Okanagan Indian Band, Language & Culture Program is looking for OKIB youth aged 13-18 to attend the annual 4th of July cross border paddle. 

EVENT DETAILS:

When: July 3-4, 2026
Where:  Nk’Mip Campground (8000 45th St, Osoyoos BC V0H 1V6)

Ages: 13-18 (OKIB youth only)

*OPEN TO OKIB YOUTH AGED 13-18 ONLY.*

Please register via the Google Forms link here: https://forms.gle/2j49G7acU7E7YXYt7

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 778-212-9977.

Participants have the option to camp overnight on July 3-4. Youth who choose to camp will depart on the afternoon of July 3 and return the evening of July 4. Youth who are not camping may join the canoe paddle on July 4, which is the day the paddle will take place.

Provided by OKIB

• Transportation (for registered participants requiring transportation)
• Meals and snacks
• Canoe equipment
• Life jackets
• Certified canoe skippers
• Camping gear (for participants who require it)

Important: Participants MUST have valid, non-expired ID to cross the Canada-US border in form of passport and/or status card. It is encouraged that the youth bring both forms of ID if they have both.