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.

The August edition of Senklip Newsletter is now here.

Way’ Members, the August edition of Senk’lip is available to read online. In this month’s Senk’lip, you’ll find community updates, stories, important information, and so much more.

Read more here.

Two Community Updates: Evacuation Order Rescinded / Evacuation Order Downgraded to Alery

Update as of 8:00pm, Aug, 9, 2026

Effective 19:30, August 9, 2026, the Evacuation Order for an area of the K41351 Bradley Creek Wildland Fire has been RESCINDED.

Map of the Evacuation Order Rescind area attached below:

The Evacuation Order Rescind is in effect for the following areas in the green area of map:
All properties on:

North Grandview Road
Chilhitzia Road
Range Road
O’Neil Road and Salmon River Bench
Road
Round Lake Road
Emery Louis Road
Heywood-Armstrong Road
All properties in Lawrence Heights

Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire Evacuation Order downgraded to an Evacuation Alert

Update as 8:00pm off Aug. 9, 2026

Effective 19:30, August 9, 2026, the Evacuation Order for and area of the Bradley Creek Wildland Fire area has been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert.

Map of the Evacuation Order downgrade to and Alert area attached below:

The Evacuation Order downgrade to alert is in effect for the following areas

All residents of Coyote Crossing
9511 and 9551 Hwy 97
18 and 36 Tonasket Road
12594 Westside Road
20 Eagle Rock Road
2585 and 2591 Hwy 97

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Band Council Meeting

Band Council Meeting

Band Council Meeting Way’ Members, the upcoming Band Council be hosted at Head of the Lake Hall and on Zoom. This meeting is for Band Members only. Join Zoom Meeting […]

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