Public Works & Housing Department

The OKIB Public Works and Housing Department manages and maintains the infrastructure and buildings on the reserve.

Services include the following:

Maintenance of all water systems to ensure safe potable water for all members on OKIB water systems (7 separate systems);
Maintenance and upkeep of all Band parks;
Maintenance of all Band roads;
Maintenance of all Band buildings to ensure a safe work place for all staff;
Provide housing for Band members;
Future housing – working with INAC/CMHC for future developments;
Working with INAC on current and future capital projects – be that housing/infrastructure/water;
Subdivision development;
Working with members to secure mortgages through Band approved lenders;