
Ensuring the future through cultural, social and economic development

Ensuring the future through cultural, social and economic development

Okanagan Indian Band
The Okanagan Indian Band is part of the Okanagan Nation, which comprises seven Indian Bands, including Lower Similkameen Indian Band, Upper Similkameen Indian Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, Penticton Indian Band, Westbank First Nation, Upper Nicola Indian Band and the Okanagan Indian Band.
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Bradley Creek Wildfire Recovery Team Update: Recovery Update, Survey and Forms
October 20th, 2026
Way’ Members, the Bradley Creek Wildfire Recovery Team has provided an update on Recovery Efforts, as well as a survey and forms to fill out.
Read the update and access forms here.
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Elders Heating Supplement Program 2026-27
The Okanagan Indian Band Council has approved an Elder Heating Assistance Program to support eligible Elders with home heating costs during the 2026-2027 winter season.
Each OKIB household with at least one Elder aged 65 or older (turning 65 on or before March 31, 2027) is eligible. Only one distribution per household.
This program is approved for the 2026-2027 winter season only.
Applicants must be a registered OKIB band member as of September 30, 2026
Application Form and FAQ is available here:
Elders Heating Supplement Program 2026-2027
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Cannabis Referendum Community Information Session
Cannabis Referendum Community Information Session
Cannabis Referendum Community Information Session The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is hosting three community information sessions ahead of the November 17, 2026, Cannabis Referendum. The sessions are intended to help Members understand the purpose of the referendum, provide factual and unbiased information about cannabis, and explain what the results could mean for OKIB and its…




