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.
Capital Projects
Each year the Public Works and Housing Department undertakes major projects to improve the housing and infrastructure in the community. This year, the following projects are in the planning stage or are underway. Please follow the links for details on each project:
- Six Mile / Bradley & Irish Creek / Head of the Lake Water System Improvement Project
- BC Housing Community Housing Development webpage
- Cultural Arbor Project webpage
Please complete the Social Housing Application Form, below.
BC Housing 4-plex architectural rendering
Cultural Arbor is scheduled for completion in 2022
Policies and Applications
Housing
- Call for Applications for BC Housing Project and Social Housing Application Form - Please note: If you completed and returned an application prior to March 30, 2022, please complete and return a new application as there was an error on the previous form. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Emergency Home Improvements Program (EHIP) and Application
- BC Housing Temporary Rental Supplement Program
- Social Housing Rental Wait List - May 2022
- OKIB Social Housing Policy
- OKIB Rent to Own Housing Application Form and Ranking Criteria
- Renovation Guide
- Renovation Application
- House Subsidy Checklist
- Social Housing Pets Policy
Facility Rental
- Facility Use Agreement for Band Members
- Komasket Park Use Agreement
- Komasket Park Use agreement (large events)
- Head of the Lake Hall Use Agreement
Updated Information
- Water use restrictions in effect (posted May 28, 2020)
- 2022-2023 Garbage and Recycling Schedule
- FNHA Manganese in drinking water 2019
- Q&A for Manganese