Syilx Nation Drug and Human Trafficking Forum

Syilx Nation Drug and Human Trafficking Forum DATE: April 19-20, 2023 TIME: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator at [email protected] or 250-707-0095 ext. 121 This will be a space for meaningful discussion around what is needed for the Nation going forward; capacity building as well as healing – […]

Free tax clinic

Health Building Boardroom downstairs

Every Wednesday from March 15th2023-april 26th 2023 1:00pm to 2:00 pm GORD ADAMS WILL BE AT THE Social development boardroom (downstairs of the OKIB health building)   Any questions or concerns please contact: Brianna Andrews 250-241-4730 OR 236-599-0023 Email: [email protected] Natalie Wilson 236-599-7025 Email: [email protected]

nselxcin grammar workshops day three

nselxcin grammar workshops April 17-19 Monday April 17th – Beginner grammar session Tuesday April 18th – Intermediate grammar session Wednesday April 19th – Advanced grammar session Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/toJTSs7QJk2WCjmX9

Celebrating Language dinner

Head of the Lake Hall 118 Head of the Lake Road

Celebrating Language dinner April 19, 2023 5:30 pm Head of the Lake Hall, Vernon, BC Join our Language & Culture team for an evening celebrating our fluent speakers, learners, mentors and teachers working towards preserving our language. Please register if you will be attending so we can gather numbers for dinner Dinner • Door Prizes […]

First Language Speakers Gathering

First Language Speakers Gathering – Lifting up the voices of our elders Come sit with our First Language Speakers as they visit, laugh, and discuss what is important for our children to learn, know, and do. April 20: Reception dinner for visiting, laughing, and grounding ourselves in the purpose of the gathering. April 21: Discussions […]

Drumming and Singing: April 20th

New Horizons

Drumming and Singing Come enjoy an evening of song learning and sharing Please bring a water bottle or travel mug Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/yw9kA4FQR5WVqgmD7 March 2nd & March 23rd 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall April 6, 13, 20 & 27th 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ New Horizons For more information […]

Moccasin bootcamp 2023 day 6

​Moccasin bootcamp 2023 Friday March 10th until May 19th, 2023 5:30pm – 6:30pm *No class April 7th due to Good Friday holiday* 5:30pm – 6:30pm with Brandy Griffin ​at Fearless Training Okanagan – 3105 28th Street, Vernon BC. For more information contact Ruby Alexis 250-542-7132

Elders Craft & visit Day

Bluebird building

Elders Craft & visit Day   Come learn how to use the cricut machine or bring a craft project you’re working on – visit while we craft Sunday April 23rd 10-4pm @ the Bluebird building   For more information contact Sharmaine Gregoire at 250-241-4934  

Chrome Laptop Assistance for Elders

Bluebird building

Chrome laptop assistance for Elders Monday April 24th @ Bluebird building 9:00am – 12:00pm This session will focus on the Chrome laptops that were distributed to OKIB Members 65+ during Covid. seats are limited please contact Sharmaine to sign up 250-241-4934 or [email protected]

Mental Health First aid course

Mental Health First aid course The Public Safety Team invites you to join Mental Health First Aid facilitated from a First Nations perspective for Community members and Front Line workers. The 20 hour course: Strengthen skills to help those concerned about changes affecting their mental wellness. Increase of the signs and symptoms related to changes […]

Free tax clinic

Health Building Boardroom downstairs

Every Wednesday from March 15th2023-april 26th 2023 1:00pm to 2:00 pm GORD ADAMS WILL BE AT THE Social development boardroom (downstairs of the OKIB health building)   Any questions or concerns please contact: Brianna Andrews 250-241-4730 OR 236-599-0023 Email: [email protected] Natalie Wilson 236-599-7025 Email: [email protected]

Spring Covid vaccine booster clinic – By appointment only

​ Spring Covid vaccine booster clinic this week – By Appointment only, Thursday April 27th.   A Spring 2023 booster dose will be offered to: Indigenous Peoples who are 70 years of age and older (at least 6 months from the last covid-19 vaccine dose, regardless of number of doses) Individuals 18 years of age […]