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Community Notice: Finance and Audit Committee Accepting Applications (Deadline September 17)
Read more: Community Notice: Finance and Audit Committee Accepting Applications (Deadline September 17)The Okanagan Indian Band’s Chief and Council are inviting qualified community members to apply to join the OKIB Finance and Audit Committee. This standing committee supports Council by providing independent oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, audit processes, and compliance with OKIB’s Financial Administration Bylaw. The committee includes two (2) qualified voting Band members and…
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Community Update: OKIB Range Lands Remain Closed
Read more: Community Update: OKIB Range Lands Remain ClosedUpdate as of 3:00pm, Aug 15, 2026 As more residents return home following the Bradley Creek Wildfire, be reminded that the lifting of Evacuation Ordersdoes not mean Okanagan Indian Band Range Lands are open for public access. By order of a Band Council Resolution (BCR), the OKIB Band Range is closed to all unauthorized persons…
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Statement from Chief and Council Regarding the Bradley Creek Fire
Read more: Statement from Chief and Council Regarding the Bradley Creek FireUpdate as of 2:00pm, Aug 9, 2026 way’ p snaqsilxʷ More than a week has passed since the Bradley Creek Wildfire forced our community from homes and properties across Okanagan Indian Band IR 1. Since then, our focus has been clear: protect people, support those who have been displaced, and work toward bringing our community…
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Community Update: Reconsideration Hearing Concluded
Read more: Community Update: Reconsideration Hearing ConcludedView the PDF copy of the Community Update here. The reconsideration hearing regarding the Unwelcome Person Order issued under the Okanagan Indian Band Unwelcome Persons and Trespass By-law concluded July 29, 2026. The hearing was conducted in accordance with the reconsideration process established under the by-law, which provides individuals subject to an Unwelcome Person Order…
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Community Update: Chief and Council Confirm Future of OKIB Group of Companies
Read more: Community Update: Chief and Council Confirm Future of OKIB Group of CompaniesRead the full PDF release here. Chief and Council have approved the continued operation of the Okanagan Indian Band Group of Companies (OKIBGC). The decision follows a comprehensive review of the Group of Companies, including its governance, financial performance, legal considerations, current operations, and future economic development opportunities. Based on the findings of that review,…
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Community Update: Unwelcomed Persons and Trespass Bylaw
Read more: Community Update: Unwelcomed Persons and Trespass BylawJune 16, 2026 way’ Members, One of the most important responsibilities of Chief and Council is helping ensure our community remains a safe place for our people. At the Chief and Council meeting on June 1, 2026, Council adopted the updated Unwelcome Persons and Trespass Bylaw, replacing and amending the previous Dangerous Persons and Trespass…
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Monday June 15th Council Meeting Cancelled
Read more: Monday June 15th Council Meeting CancelledMonday June 15th Council Meeting Cancelled Way’ Members, out of respect for the Family, the upcoming June 15th Band Council Meeting has been cancelled.
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