The OKIB Health Department is working with Interior Health, the Shuswap North Okanagan Division of Family Practice, and our clinic physicians to strengthen physician coverage and support stable clinic operations. Like many communities in BC, we are experiencing challenges with physician availability. This may affect appointment access at times. Work is underway to explore additional…

Dates: July 27-30, 2026Community: Okanagan Indian BandLocation: Monday – Blue Bird Building (70 Head of the Lake Road) Tuesday, Wednesday, and graduation on Thursday – Head of the Lake Hall (116 Head of the Lake Road) Register here: https://bearslairdreamcamps.com/camp-event/okanagan-indian-band/ Schedule: ● Monday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (Breakfast & Lunch provided) ● Tuesday: 9:30 am…

Way’ Members, the OKIB Elders Program has fifteen tickets to go see the outdoor theatre show Indians and Cowboys at the Caravan Theatre on Sunday June 14th. Gates open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30.  Please contact Candace Wilkinson to sign up 250 309-0137. If more than 15 people want to attend, The…

Alert in effect until June 10th Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Kelowna and surrounding area. Counterfeit (fake) tablets sold as Oxycodone/Percocet were found to contain Medetomidine. Medetomidine is a very strong tranquilizer. It can cause breathing and heart rate to slow down, which makes overdoses more complicated and last longer. Medetomidine is potentially dangerous to the heart. It does…

Looking for an exciting way to spend the summer? OKIB Summer Day Camps are back, and registration is now open. Registration is now open! https://forms.office.com/r/yN91NhNbS8 Full program details are available in the brochure here With three unique camp options to choose from, youth can find a program that matches their age, interests, and passions while…

Registration is now open for the 2026 OKIB Syilx Hockey School, taking place July 27–31 at Priest Valley Arena in Vernon! Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/Tf5JxqxGaH Read the PDF here for more program details: syilx hockey school program guide 2026 Designed for players of all ages and abilities, participants will enjoy on-ice skill development, fun off-ice games, dryland…

May 27th, 2026 Way’ Members, The Health Department’s Medical Office Assistant service interruption has now been resolved and regular appointment booking services have resumed. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding over the past two days. We also kindly remind community members to please be respectful and kind to staff when…