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OKIB MEMBERS – BRADLEY CREEK WILDFIRE RECOVERY UPDATE
Read more: OKIB MEMBERS – BRADLEY CREEK WILDFIRE RECOVERY UPDATEThe OKIB Recovery Team is releasing two separate forms for members impacted by the August 1, 2026, Bradley Creek Wildfire. Each form serves a different purpose. Note: Paper copies for the form and survey can be picked up at any of the OKIB administration offices. IMPORTANT REMINDERS: 1. FOOD REPLACEMENT – ELIGIBILITY FORM Form Link:…
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Bradley Creek Wildfire Recovery Team Update: ESS Supports Weekly Renewal Update.
Read more: Bradley Creek Wildfire Recovery Team Update: ESS Supports Weekly Renewal Update.View the PDF copy here. ESS renewals will continue to be completed by phone each week by ESS volunteers. Due to the holiday Monday, the next round of renewal calls will take place on Tuesday, October 13th. Please note that renewal calls are made by community volunteers who assist with the renewal process. They have…
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Community Update: Expression of Interest (Recovery Lead Positions)
Read more: Community Update: Expression of Interest (Recovery Lead Positions)Okanagan Indian Band Recovery is inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified individuals and contractors interested in supporting the Bradley Creek Wildfire Recovery Program. OKIB is establishing a dedicated recovery structure to coordinate household recovery, housing, wellness, environmental and infrastructure work, planning, logistics, finance, emergency supports, communications and information management. The positions below represent current priority…
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Community Update: Wildfire Recovery Manager to Begin September 28
Read more: Community Update: Wildfire Recovery Manager to Begin September 28The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) has hired Rochelle Saddleman as Wildfire Recovery Manager, and preparations are underway to establish the team that will support Members and families through the next stages of recovery from the Bradley Creek Wildfire. Rochelle is an OKIB Band Member and former Council Member. She will begin her role on September…
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Community Update: Paid Employment Opportunities for OKIB Members During Wildfire Recovery
Read more: Community Update: Paid Employment Opportunities for OKIB Members During Wildfire RecoveryAs recovery work continues following the Bradley Creek Wildfire, Phase 2 of the Danger Tree Removal Program is moving forward. This work will help make affected areas safer for residents and crews as debris removal, infrastructure repairs and rebuilding continue. Rossco’s Forest Health is hiring OKIB Members for paid positions to support danger tree removal…
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Community Update: Phase 2 Bradley Creek Wildfire Danger Tree Removal Program
Read more: Community Update: Phase 2 Bradley Creek Wildfire Danger Tree Removal ProgramThe Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is moving into Phase 2 of the Bradley Creek Wildfire Danger Tree Removal Program. Work is scheduled to begin on September 24, 2026, and continue through the fall. Phase 1 is complete. During this phase, crews assessed and removed trees that posed the most immediate danger to people, homes, roads…
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Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order Partial Rescind
Read more: Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order Partial RescindEffective 1700 Hours, September 18th, 2026, the Evacuation Order for an area of the K41351 Bradley Creek Wildland Fire has been RESCINDED. 2026 09 18 Evacuation Order Rescind GoodWater Drive The Evacuation Order area has been rescinded for areas shown in green. you may now return home. The Evacuation Order Rescind is in effect for…
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