Member Bulletins

As a precautionary measure to help minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the decision has been made, based on the advice of the BC Medical Officer of Health, to suspend all OKIB events that involve public gatherings, including closure of Head of Lake Hall and the Wellness Centre; New Horizons Community Hall; and Blue Bird Building public meeting rooms.

Chief Byron Louis and Councillors of the Okanagan Band, members of the Syilx/Okanagan Nation today expressed their support for the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs who are attempting to protect their land by blocking TC Energy’s Coastal GasLink pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast.

WHEN: Tuesday February 4, 2020 at 5:30 - 7:30 pm WHERE: Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake RD TOPIC: Project Update - Enrollment and Funding Everyone welcome—light refreshments provided

The Okanagan Indian Band Council voted to adopt a new Range Use and Livestock Bylaw that provides a clear framework for the community to deal with feral horses on range land when the range season is closed.

Repairs have now been completed to the heating system and building which means that all programs can resume on Monday, January 20. This includes the daycare, Head Start and Preschool. Kindergarten, which was temporarily relocated to the Head of the Lake Hall, will reopen at snc'c'amala?tn on January 20.

Be prepared for extreme weather, floods, and other emergencies by putting together a 72-hour emergency kit with common household items. It's a fun family activity. Download the checklist and prepare your emergency kit today.