Calling all youth ages 13–18! Join OKIB Language & Culture for a year of cultural learning, hands-on activities, and opportunities to connect with community.  📋 Register today: Youth Cultural Teachings & Workshop Participants will have the chance to:✨ Learn traditional teachings✨ Participate in land-based learning experiences✨ Develop new skills through workshops and activities✨ Enter prize…

way̓ x̌ast sx̌lx̌ʕalt | Hello and good day, 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, 2026Where:  Nk’Mip Campground (8000 45th St, Osoyoos BC V0H 1V6) Ages: 13-18 (OKIB youth only) *OPEN TO OKIB YOUTH AGED…

Mark your calendars! Join us for a full day of community, culture, and celebration at Komasket Park. We have an amazing lineup planned, from our Sunrise Ceremony to cultural activities, live entertainment, children’s activities, and great food! Events Agenda  📅 When: Sunday, June 21st, 2026🕒 Time: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM📍 Where: Komasket Park🔒 Open…

Graduation photos can be emailed to: okibeducation@okanagan.org by June 15th If you are a graduating grade 12 student or post-secondary graduate student for the school year of July 2025-June 2026, the OKIB Education team would like to know about it. Please complete the form using this link here

OKIB Graduation Dinner June 24th, 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Komasket Park Please RSVP by June 12th: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU744DwqA8Z_o1AoAYCcqE-i1BURFRYSTNJRDI5VjRVVFBSRkpNQjdHTU1ORC4u&route=shorturl Please note that, due to tent capacity limitations, each graduate may bring up to five (5) guests. If space allows due to cancellations, we may be able to accommodate additional guests.

Deadline for post secondary applications: June 15th, 2026 Application packages are available here: https://syilx.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-ONA-Building-a-Better-Future-Application_Post-Secondary.pdf Entire application must be submitted together all in one email and emailed to tmontgomery@syilx.org For more information on the bursaries please visit: https://syilx.org/about-us/operations/building-a-better-future-bursary/post-secondary-bursaries/ The Building a Better Future initiative provides financial support to eligible Syilx Okanagan Nation members. This scholarship, bursary and award…

Highschool application deadline: May 29th, 2026 Application package can be found here: https://syilx.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-ONA-Building-a-Better-Future_High-School-Siya-Bursary-Application.pdf · Please note that 2026 high school graduates are eligible to apply for the post-secondary bursaries specific to their field of study. · Entire application must be submitted together all in one email and emailed to tmontgomery@syilx.org For more information visit: https://syilx.org/about-us/operations/building-a-better-future-bursary/ The Building…