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The Syilx Okanagan Nation Renews Call for Emergency Protection as Southern Mountain Caribou Face Imminent Extirpation in Syilx Territory
Read more: The Syilx Okanagan Nation Renews Call for Emergency Protection as Southern Mountain Caribou Face Imminent Extirpation in Syilx TerritoryJuly 28, 2026 Read the release on the Okanagan Nation Alliance’s Website here. stqaʔtkwłniw̓t, Westbank, Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory: The Syilx Okanagan Nation is renewingits call for the Government of Canada to immediately issue an Emergency Protection Order underSection 80 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) to protect endangered styíłca̓ɂ (caribou) and theircritical habitat.…
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Voice of the Valley – Complimentary tickets for OKIB Members at Caravan Farm Theatre
Read more: Voice of the Valley – Complimentary tickets for OKIB Members at Caravan Farm TheatreApplicable dates: July 29, 30 & 31 To book online, use promo code OKIBVOV Book complimentary tickets here: https://caravanfarmtheatre.com/show/voice-of-the-valley/ Members can also call to book, if they prefer: 1-866-546-8533 extension 203 or they can email boxoffice@caravanfarmtheatre.com The number of complimentary tickets is limited, so we encourage members to reserve earlier than later.
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Community Update: Stay Safe During This Week’s Heat
Read more: Community Update: Stay Safe During This Week’s HeatJuly 13th, 2026 Please note: If you, a family member, or a friend is experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness, move to a cool place, drink water if possible, and call 911 immediately if symptoms are severe or worsen. Environment Canada is forecasting hot weather across the North Okanagan this week, with daytime temperatures expected to…
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2026 Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering Registration and Agenda
Read more: 2026 Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering Registration and AgendaJuly 22nd & 23rd, snaʕsnulax̌tn Campground (Ashnola Arbour), Keremeos Registration: https://forms.gle/NfBRTc5RoqSWBQuj6 The 2026 Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering is quickly approaching, and the agenda for the gathering is now out. The gathering will take place on July 22–23, 2026 at snaʕsnulax̌tn Campground (Ashnola Arbour), Keremeos, alongside the ONA Annual General Assembly. Participants can look forward to two…
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First People’s Cultural Council – Language Immersion Funding Grants Open
Read more: First People’s Cultural Council – Language Immersion Funding Grants OpenApplications are open until October 15th, 2026 Way’ Members, the First People’s Cultural Council is offering a number of different funding opportunities for Youth and Mentor – Apprentice language learning, Learn more about the opportunities here: https://fpcc.ca/stories/immersion-programs/ Apply through the FPCC Grant portal: https://fpcc.smartsimple.ca/s_Login.jsp Questions about the application or process? contact: Aurora Skala – Mentor-Apprentice Program /…
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Fire Ban to go into effect for Kamloops Fire Centre (including OKIB Lands)
Read more: Fire Ban to go into effect for Kamloops Fire Centre (including OKIB Lands)Effective at 12:00p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, all fires will be prohibited within the Kamloops Fire Centre. OKIB will be implementing a Category 1 fire prohibition effective Friday to align with the BC Wildfire Service and help reduce wildfire risk within our community. This ban is in addition to the current category 2 and…
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Indigenous Youth Logo Contest
Read more: Indigenous Youth Logo ContestSubmission deadline: July 9th For more info please visit: https://www.ef2026.ca/contest/ The Okanagan Basin Water Board, the Okanagan Nation Alliance, and the Canadian Water Resources Association are inviting Indigenous youth artists to submit original artwork for the official logo of the Environmental Flows 2026: siwłk Water for All Conference, to be held in Kelowna, October 7–9,…
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