National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse people   Waỳ x̀ast ɬəkʷəkʷʕast  (Hello Good Day)   Social Development, Pre-Employment Supports (PESP) and For Community by Community are inviting band members and community to join us on Friday May 5, 2023, National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered […]

​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

n̓xaʔcín̓ (Elder) Luncheon DATE: May 8, 2023 TIME: 10 am – 2 pm LOCATION: West Kelowna Lions Hall – Westbank BC CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator at [email protected] or 250-707-0095 ext. 121   Calling all Syilx Elders to join us for a Spring luncheon where we can visit, laugh, and share stories! Open to Syilx Nation elders.   […]

Members, in addition to the May 8 Membership Forum, Council will meet May 8 starting at 1 PM at HOL Hall and by Zoom. The meeting is private for Band Members only; therefore, the Zoom link is available on the Band Council Portal. To access the Band Council information you must log onto the portal: […]

Members, The upcoming Membership Forum will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall & on Zoom. Dinner will be served at 6 PM and the meeting will commence at 6:30 PM The meeting is private for Band Members only; therefore, the Zoom link is available on the Band Council Portal. To access […]

Members, join us at Head of the Lake Hall on Tuesday May 9, from 2 to 7 PM at the NA Open House. Meet the staff and hear about the programs and services offered by ONA.

​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

Pro-D day hike @ Fintry May 15th, 9:00am – 4:00pm Ages 5-18   Lunch provided Pick up and drop off from Bluebird building OKIB Youth activities would like to invite Youth to the upcoming Pro-D Day hike at Fintry, May 15th.   For more information or to register contact Youth Activities at [email protected]  

pring Community Shuttle – May 17, 24 & 31st Pick Up locations Whiteman’s creek mailboxes: 10:00 am Fire Hall: 10:15 am Bluebird Building 10:30am Round Lake Community building: 11:00am Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore & Village Green Mall. Seating is limited & riders must register! For more info or to register […]

In order to clear out some space so that we can accept new donations, we will be hosting another No Limit Outdoor Karma Market in Kelowna! As always, everything is completely free! Take as much as you need! When: Wednesday, May 17, 11am-2pm (no earlybirds, please) Where: 1200 Leathead Road, Kelowna (the old Toyota building; entrance on Dease Rd) Help […]

OKIB Men’s night – Kruger Mountain Gear Presentation When: May 17, 2023 Where: HOL Hall Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm OKIB Language and Culture Department presents Charles Kruger of Kruger Mountain Gear. Kruger Mountian Gear comes from traditions passed down from generations of Okanagan Knowlege. Owner Charles Kruger (Okanagan Native) been an avid hunter for almost […]

Parent’s Forum night Location: Bluebird building Thursday May 18th 5:00pm-7:00pm Click here to register for the event: Registration Link : https://forms.office.com/r/59FSg1nxtp If you would like to raise any additional points for discussion please use this link: https://padlet.com/school365/bush-school-questions-vpgr6ssodmty4we4 Please register here if you would like to receive a grocery box to take home: https://forms.office.com/r/59FSg1nxtp Deadline for grocery […]

  ​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

Spring Community Shuttle – May 17, 24 & 31st Pick Up locations Whiteman’s creek mailboxes: 10:00 am Fire Hall: 10:15 am Bluebird Building 10:30am Round Lake Community building: 11:00am Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore & Village Green Mall. Seating is limited & riders must register! For more info or to register […]

Two-day Cultural Safety Education course: May 30th & 31st, 10 a.m. to 4 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. We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming. Light snacks and lunch […]

Two-day Cultural Safety Education course: May 30th & 31st, 10 a.m. to 4 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. We endeavor to provide a safe space that is welcoming. Light snacks and lunch […]

Spring Community Shuttle – May 17, 24 & 31st Pick Up locations Whiteman’s creek mailboxes: 10:00 am Fire Hall: 10:15 am Bluebird Building 10:30am Round Lake Community building: 11:00am Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore & Village Green Mall. Seating is limited & riders must register! For more info or to register […]

​Memorial Cup 2023 – Transportation to Kamloops -‘Open heart, open mind’ with Olympian Clara Hughes -​CHL Fanzone -Aboriginal Hockey Exhibit at hockey hall of fame Hotstove with Clara Hughes, Ethan Bear, and Chief Roseanne Casimir May 31st – 10:30am Bluebird building   To register please email: [email protected]

FREE Six-Session Workshop for Adults with Diabetes DATES/TIME: Friday’s, June 2 until July 7, 2023 LOCATION: 1:00 pm to 3:30pm Okanagan Indian Band Health Centre 76 Head of the Lake Road, Vernon To register please sign up with Melanie Marchand, Registered Nurse at (250) 542-5094