Survey Link: https://forms.gle/A5rkgjUqiRQCdtYj9 Survey closes May 9th The City of Kelowna in collaboration with OKIB is exploring changing the name of Commonwealth Road to a name that better reflects the land, history and culture of the area. Have suggestions for a new name? Use the survey link above to leave your input. Fill out the survey…

Way’ Members, just a reminder that range season on OKIB does not open until April 15th. Range Season is open from April 15th to October 31st. For more information on the range bylaw please visit: https://www.okib.ca/services/policies-bylaws/

Way’ Members, OKIB’s range season is nearly open again. Range season lasts from April 15th to October 31st of each year per the Okanagan Indian Band Range Use and Livestock Bylaw. For range related matter please contact Dave Lawrence:250-306-7027dave.lawrence@okanagan.org

Last chance to apply – Professional Lands Manager Certification Program Training Opportunity Program Start Date: September 2025 Tuition, travel, and expenses are fully covered. Deadline for Application: March 12th, 2025 The Professional Lands Manager Certification Program (PLMCP), offered through the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA), is an excellent opportunity for Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB)…

Managing Scotch Thistle on OKIB Lands Date: Friday, March 14th 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Head of the Lake Hall Light lunch and snack provided Presenter: Grahame Gielens, MSc, Pag, Environmental Roadside Manager, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Jay Louis tips on how\when to cut thistle How to mange invasive weeds such…

Noxious Weeds Information Session Managing Scotch Thistle on OKIB Lands Date: Friday, March 14th 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Head of the Lake Hall Light lunch and snack providedPresenter: Grahame Gielens, MSc, Pag, Environmental Roadside Manager, Ministry of Transportation and InfrastructureJay Louis tips on how\when to cut thistleHow to mange invasive weeds…

Program Start Date: September 2025 Tuition, travel, and expenses are fully covered. Deadline for Application: March 12th, 2025 The Professional Lands Manager Certification Program (PLMCP), offered through the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA), is an excellent opportunity for Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) community members interested in land management. OKIB will be selecting one candidate…