Our offices, schools and facilities are closed during the isolation however we remain open to serve you. Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. Please remember that staff are working long hours and are doing their absolute best to help. Be kind. Be patient.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 and you would like to speak to an OKIB nurse please call 236-600-0233 or 250-241-7595. A nurse is available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is NOT an emergency line. If you are experiencing any severe symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing call 9-1-1.
Safe re-opening procedures in place at OKIB facilities
Health Department and OHS staff develop safe reopening procedures and we need your cooperation.
OKIB offices are now open; however, the office doors will be locked and visitors and guests will require an appointment to visit the offices.
We will do our best to provide you with assistance over the phone, or we will arrange an appointment for you.
Department Phone Numbers
Contact OKIB departments at these numbers:
- Band Administration - 250-542-4328
- Community Services & Development - 250-542-5094
- Education - 250-542-5094
- Lands - 250-542-3444
- Public Works & Housing - 250-542-3444
- Territorial Stewardship Department - 250-542-7132
- Language & Culture - 250-503-5593
- Wellness Centre - 250-558-3957
Social Development and Pre-employment Support Workers
Jennifer Jack
Phone: 236-599-0023
Band Social Development Worker
[email protected]
Debra Bob
Employment & Training Coordinator
[email protected]
Randi Robins
Pre-Employment Supports Caseworker (OKIB & WFN)
[email protected]
Glenda Louis
Program Lead
[email protected]
Roshanne Louis
Program Assistant
[email protected]
Molly Brewer
Pre-Employment Supports Caseworker (OIB & PIB)
[email protected]
Mary Jack
Pre-Employment Supports Caseworker (UNB)
[email protected]
Sally Holmes
Pre-Employment Supports Caseworker (LSIB & USIB)
[email protected]
Connect with us to receive daily updates
OKIB has several sources for information specifically for OKIB members. To keep up to date on events as they change, visit the OKIB COVID-19 web page for daily updates. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. And help us reach people who are not online through word of mouth.