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.
A letter to OKIB members regarding water consumption

Water Conservation tips
With summer in full swing, water conservation is now more important than ever. Along with OKIB's water conservation schedule, here's a few tips you can use indoors and outdoors to help with conserving water in our band water systems:
Click here to learn more about water conservation tips

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
Cultural Arbor officially re-opened on May 28, 2022
Policies and Applications
Housing
- Social Housing Application Form - Please note: Tenants for the 4-plexes have been contacted.
- 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 (large events)
- Head of the Lake Hall Use Agreement