June 1st, 2026 Okanagan Nation Alliance Website article link PDF version stqaʔtkwłniw̓t, Westbank, Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory: The Syilx Okanagan Nation has formally petitioned the federal Government of Canada under Section 80 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) to issue an Emergency Order to protect critical caribou habitat. “The current provincial and federal recovery…

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…

Way’ Members, The open session of Council scheduled for December 1th will not take place. The next open session on December 8th will proceed as scheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Okanagan Indian Band

Reminder: Duck Lake Membership Forum November 17th @ Lake Country Council Chambers (10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road) Dinner from 4:00pm – 5:00pmMeeting from 5:00pm – 8:00pm This meeting is for Band Members only.

Media Release August 14, 2025 Read the Media Release in PDF form The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) reaffirms that the lands on which the newly announced Splatsin Homes initiative is operating are within the unceded, ancestral territory of the Syilx Nation, for which OKIB holds inherent stewardship responsibilities. These boundaries are not ambiguous — Okanagan…

Way’ Members, the July 2nd Chief and Council meeting will only be an in camera session. The next open session meeting will be July 7th.

Way’ Members, the Chief and Council swearing in ceremony video is now available to watch! You can watch it on our YouTube channel or watch the embedded version here: Watch time 16 minutes and 49 seconds.