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.
Housing Needs Assessment Survey
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:
- Cultural Arbor Replacement Project
- Pebble Park Development
- Section 95 Expression of Interest application form
Construction is Underway at Pebble Park
Watch this fascinating time-lapse video of the assembly of two halves into a whole house.
Policies and Applications
Housing
- BC Housing Temporary Rental Supplement program
- Social Housing Rental Wait List 2017
- OKIB Social Housing Policy
- OKIB Rent to Own Housing Application Form and Ranking Criteria
- Social Housing Application Form
- Renovation Application
- House Subsidy Checklist
- Social Housing Pets Policy
Facility Rental
- Komasket Park Rental Agreement
- Head of the Lake Hall Rental Policy
- Head of the Lake Hall Rules
- Head of the Lake Hall Rental Agreement
- Head of the Lake Hall Usage Agreement