Okanagan Indian Band Public Safety Team invites you to Join: Eric Mitchell & Chris Marchand Cultural Safety Education 2023 January 30th & 31st, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Location: n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office 118 Head of Lake Road, Lower level Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Understanding Truth & Reconciliation etc. […]
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will held on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81979759495?pwd=WUJtL25HT3UvL1ZHTHFuQzhrVzQ5dz09 Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495 Passcode: 945226 OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal. To access the Band Council information you must log onto the portal: https://okib.civicweb.net/user/signin To register for free access to the Band Council Portal, follow […]
SD22 Local Education Agreement Signing celebration Way’ Members, You’re invited to the School district 22 Local Education Agreement signing celebration which will be hosted at the Bluebird building Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:30-2:30pm. Please RVSP to Gwen Louis Torres at [email protected] or 250-549-9291
Way’ Members, due to an illness with the event hosts, this event will be cancelled until further notice.
February 1st – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road, Vernon BC Purpose: Referendum Vote
Please join us on Thursday February 2nd at New Horizons between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm to learn about and inform the Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) development process. This is the second of three community dinners; watch for more opportunities to engage with the planning process. All future dates will be posted on […]
OKIB Ski Bus Friday, Feb 3rd 4:30pm-8:30pm Way’ Members, The OKIB Youth activities team is planning another ski bus up to Silver star Pick up and drop off will be from the Bluebird building. The Ski bus will be open to all OKIB Families. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Youth […]
Open Ice Skating Open Saturdays from 430 to 630pm until the last Saturday of March at Okanagan Training Rink (5204 27th street, Vernon) 250-549-7468 -Younger Children require adult supervision -Okanagan Training rink staff onsite for skating support -participants must bring their own skates and equipment
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will held on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81979759495?pwd=WUJtL25HT3UvL1ZHTHFuQzhrVzQ5dz09 Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495 Passcode: 945226 OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal. To access the Band Council information you must log onto the portal: https://okib.civicweb.net/user/signin To register for free access to the Band Council Portal, follow […]
February community shuttle February 8th, 15th 22nd pick up from Bluebird, Fire hall and Whitemans creek. Schedule Whitemans creek mailboxes: 10 am Fire hall: 10:15 am Bluebird Building: 10:30 am shuttle stops for 1 hour at walmart, Superstore and the Village green mall! walmart: 11:00 am village green mall: 12:00 superstore: 1:00 pm returns home at […]
Way’ Members, this event has been postponed due to a death in the community. A new date will be announced. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7Q883S6
Vernon Winter Carnival – Transportation and Supervision for Youth Way’ Members, The Youth activities team is offering transportation and supervision during select upcoming Vernon Winter Carnival events: Friday Feb 10th 5:00-7:00pm Family Fun Park (Ice Slide, Coloring in the snow, Fireworks at 6:00pm) Sunday Feb 12th 12:00-2:00pm O’Keefe Ranch (Games, Snowman Building, Snowshoeing) To […]
Please join us on Saturday February 11th at the Salmon River/Round Lake Hall between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to learn about and inform the Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) development process. This is the first of the three weekend sessions; watch for more opportunities to engage with the planning process. The next sessions are Feb […]
Rescheduled Yuwipi Ceremony – February 11th and 12th 2 Head of the Lake hall Yuwipi is a traditional Lakota healing ceremony. During the ceremony the healer is tied up with a special blanket and ropes, and the healer and their supporters pray and sing for the healing of the person who has asked for the […]
Vernon Winter Carnival – Transportation and Supervision for Youth Way’ Members, The Youth activities team is offering transportation and supervision during select upcoming Vernon Winter Carnival events: Friday Feb 10th 5:00-7:00pm Family Fun Park (Ice Slide, Coloring in the snow, Fireworks at 6:00pm) Sunday Feb 12th 12:00-2:00pm O’Keefe Ranch (Games, Snowman Building, Snowshoeing) To […]
Rescheduled Yuwipi Ceremony – February 11th and 12th 2 Head of the Lake hall Yuwipi is a traditional Lakota healing ceremony. During the ceremony the healer is tied up with a special blanket and ropes, and the healer and their supporters pray and sing for the healing of the person who has asked for the […]
Cultural Education safety workshops 2023 Location: n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office 118 Head of Lake Road, Lower level Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Understanding Truth & Reconciliation etc. We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming. Light snacks and lunch provided daily. COVID Safety Protocols will be followed To sign […]
Cultural Education safety workshops 2023 Location: n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office 118 Head of Lake Road, Lower level Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Understanding Truth & Reconciliation etc. We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming. Light snacks and lunch provided daily. COVID Safety Protocols will be followed To sign […]
February community shuttle February 8th, 15th 22nd pick up from Bluebird, Fire hall and Whitemans creek. Schedule Whitemans creek mailboxes: 10 am Fire hall: 10:15 am Bluebird Building: 10:30 am shuttle stops for 1 hour at walmart, Superstore and the Village green mall! walmart: 11:00 am village green mall: 12:00 superstore: 1:00 pm returns home at 2:00pm […]
Way’ Members, Spirit North is organizing an Archery Club at Head of the Lake Hall, February 15th from 6-7pm. Come learn the basics of Archery, equipment care and safety. For Youth Grades 4-12. Limited spots available, please contact Skylar Richard at [email protected] to register
Notice of Nomination meeting February 16, 2023 6:00PM to 9:00PM Head of the Lake Hall 118 Head of the Lake Road, Vernon, BC, V1H 2A2
Scandia Trip For ages 18 and under Feb 17th 9:00am – 2:00pm Pick up at Bluebird building Lunch will be provided To register please email [email protected] or 250 241 6945
Open Ice Skating Open Saturdays from 430 to 630pm until the last Saturday of March at Okanagan Training Rink (5204 27th street, Vernon) 250-549-7468 -Younger Children require adult supervision -Okanagan Training rink staff onsite for skating support -participants must bring their own skates and equipment
OKIB Silverstar Shuttle – February 19th Pick up from Bluebird, New horizons and Whitemans creek. Whitemans creek mailboxes: 9 am New Horizons: 9:15 am Bluebird Building: 9:30 am Available for all OKIB members and families must have a ski pass returns home at 3:00pm Seating is limited and riders must register To register or for […]
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will held on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81979759495?pwd=WUJtL25HT3UvL1ZHTHFuQzhrVzQ5dz09 Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495 Passcode: 945226 OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal. To access the Band Council information you must log onto the portal: https://okib.civicweb.net/user/signin To register for free access to the Band Council Portal, follow […]
February community shuttle February 8th, 15th 22nd pick up from Bluebird, Fire hall and Whitemans creek. Schedule Whitemans creek mailboxes: 10 am Fire hall: 10:15 am Bluebird Building: 10:30 am shuttle stops for 1 hour at walmart, Superstore and the Village green mall! walmart: 11:00 am village green mall: 12:00 superstore: 1:00 pm returns home at […]
Way’ Members, The Comprehensive Community Planning team is setting up a lunch for Elders to be a part of the Community Engagement, Wednesday, Feb 22nd, 11:30 at New Horizons More details TBD closer to the date
The Comprehensive Community Planning team is setting up a lunch for Elders to be a part of the Community Engagement, Wednesday, Feb 23nd, 11:30 at the Bluebird Building More details TBD closer to the date
Monthly Parents Forum with Education Dept New Horizons Thursday February 23 5pm – 7pm Way’ Members, The OKIB Education team will be hosting another monthly parents forum evening at the New Horizon’s building, February 23rd from 5-7pm Please register here if you would like to receive a grocery box to take home https://forms.office.com/r/UaSvX2eLYm Grocery […]
FEB 23rd Please see the link for a zoom meeting on Feb 23rd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday Feb. 23rd. You will be able to join from Canada and the United States. If you would like to join from another country message us at [email protected] Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82664091342?pwd=WGR0Rjd1VWJzNmMxaFlDUjRHUnViZz09 Meeting […]
OKIB Youth Basketball 3×3 Basketball tournament Grades 8-12 Feb 24th 3:15-5:00pm @ Seaton Secondary gym. Prizes are available. Questions? Concerns? Please email [email protected] or call 250-241-6945
Feb 25th, 1:00pm @ New Horizons Join us for some stew, bannock and Community planning discussions.
Open Ice Skating Open Saturdays from 430 to 630pm until the last Saturday of March at Okanagan Training Rink (5204 27th street, Vernon) 250-549-7468 -Younger Children require adult supervision -Okanagan Training rink staff onsite for skating support -participants must bring their own skates and equipment
Members, the upcoming Band Council meeting will in person at Head of the Lake Hall as well as on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81979759495?pwd=WUJtL25HT3UvL1ZHTHFuQzhrVzQ5dz09 Meeting ID: 819 7975 9495 Passcode: 945226 OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal. To access the Band Council information you must log onto the portal: https://okib.civicweb.net/user/signin To […]
Cultural Education safety workshops 2023 Location: n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office 118 Head of Lake Road, Lower level Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Understanding Truth & Reconciliation etc. We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming. Light snacks and lunch provided daily. COVID Safety Protocols will be followed To sign […]
Cultural Education safety workshops 2023 Location: n’kmaplqs Wellness Centre, Public Safety Office 118 Head of Lake Road, Lower level Education will include: Pre-contact, Canada’s Hidden History, Understanding Truth & Reconciliation etc. We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming. Light snacks and lunch provided daily. COVID Safety Protocols will be followed To sign […]
W.L. Seaton Course selection evenings 2023-2024 Way’ Members, W.L Seaton will be offering Course Selections out at OKIB. You’ll be able to choose your courses for the upcoming school year Tuesday February 28th or Tuesday March 7th from 5:30-7:30pm at New Horizons. Questions? Contact Kevin Smeltzer at 250-241-2442
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 , 16th & March 23rd 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall April 6, 13, 20 & 27th 6:30pm – 7:30pm @ New Horizons For […]
March 4th, 1:00pm @ Albert Place meeting room (Vernon) 3610- 25th ave. Join us for some stew and bannock, as well as discussions around Community Planning
Open Ice Skating Open Saturdays from 430 to 630pm until the last Saturday of March at Okanagan Training Rink (5204 27th street, Vernon) 250-549-7468 -Younger Children require adult supervision -Okanagan Training rink staff onsite for skating support -participants must bring their own skates and equipment
captíkʷł Evenings In person at Head of the Lake Hall: March 4th 5:30pm Please join us for evening of storytelling with our relatives. We look forward to hearing and seeing relatives from across the tmuxlaw 🙂 Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/HRsAPum1zJMCd11P7
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