Press Releases

OKIB has launched a project to determine the community's needs in a new school. The School Feasibility Study process involves conducting a survey and collecting historical, current and projected population data to guide decision making. To take the online survey, click here: https://okib.ca/departments/education/okib-school-feasibility-study

Come to the OKIB Group of Companies Community Christmas Turkey Dinner! There's a chance to win Prizes! Prizes! Prizes! Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 250-545-3424. Come hear the presentation for the upcoming land designation and hear information on the Community Economic Development Plan. If any vendors would like to set up during our party you are welcome to, please contact [email protected] or 250-545-3424. Also, don’t forget a shuttle service is available for Monday and the schedule will be: Ki Low Na Road (Whiteman’s Creek) Mailboxes by 4:15 pm. Little Kingdom Gas & Grocery by 4:25 pm OKIB Firehall by 4:30 pm Social Development Head of the Lake 4:45 pm Round Lake Treatment Centre 5:00 pm. Leaving Round Lake Treatment Centre at 7:00 pm Please sign up with [email protected] or call 250-545-3424 See you there!

Open to all members of the Okanagan Indian Band. Please join us for our annual OKIB Children's Christmas Party at the O'Keefe Ranch Outdoor Pavilion (propane heaters available). There will be fun stuff for the kids including gift cards for kids (must be present), Light show, chili, hot dogs & drinks. Sign-up sheets at all Band Buildings. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress warmly for the weather. Hosted by Community Services & Development. Contact: Peggy Joe at 250-542-5094 for more information.

The Irish Creek/HOL water system will be shut down on Saturday, December 14 from 8:30 a,m. to 2:30 p.m. for Reservoir Cleaning. During this time, there will be limited effects on water service but the service should remain operating. PWH Senior Tech, Roger Lewis, and contractor, Teale’s Water Utility Services, will be on-site.

Due to health and safety concerns to the community, a request for an expression of interest to provide services to remove at-large livestock from Band ranges and public roadways will been issued. Members who are interested in putting in a bid can do so by contacting Joash Alexis, Executive Assistant, at 250-542-4328 or email [email protected]

Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) offices will be closed over the Christmas holiday and during the week between Christmas and New Years’ Day.