Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies- May 9th, 10AM @ Six Mile Creek Way’ Members, there will be two Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies coming to the Vernon area this spring: Lower Vernon Creek – May 7, 10:00 am Six Mile Creek – May 9, 10:00 am Ceremonies will be hosting prayers and ceremonial releases of Okanagan Sockeye […]
Youth MMA Classes With Rylie Marchand and Taylor LaLonde 4:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at the ‘Canoe shed’ located in the upper Health Building parking lot. -Warm ups/stretches, 1-2 jiu jitsu or kickboxing techniques, followed by a game -We are learning to have fun, be safe and fail gracefully. Please register with Youth Activities [email protected] […]
Youth MMA Classes Grades 1-7 Please join us as we resume our kids MMA classes. We are excited to see familiar faces and encourage new friends to try it out! What to expect: -Classes begin 4:30pm – 5:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays -Warm ups/stretches, 1-2 jiu-jitsu or kickboxing techniques, followed by a game -We are learning […]
May community shuttle May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Pick up begins at 10. pick up fromBluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creekand round lake. Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall. Walmart: 11:30amVillage Green Mall: 12:30pmSuperstore 1:30pmReturns home at 2:30pm Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to […]
OKIB Elders Program – Swim for Health 11:00am – 12:00pm Tuesdays, April to August 2024 (Excluding Holidays) at the Vernon Recreation Centre Come out and enjoy a swim / sauna / steam room or hot tub For more information please contact: Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934 Cathy Johnson 250-540-3441 Candace Wilkinson 250-307-0137
Fit Nation – Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm at the Bluebird building Fitnation is a physical activity program and can be modified to fit with al fitness and mobility levels! -Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep as well as improve flexibility and balance.
May community shuttle May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Pick up begins at 10. pick up fromBluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creekand round lake. Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall. Walmart: 11:30amVillage Green Mall: 12:30pmSuperstore 1:30pmReturns home at 2:30pm Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to […]
Create your own garden box – Elders event at the Bluebird building, May 1st from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. With Candy Wilkinson
OKIB Equine Connection Program OKIB students have an amazing opportunity to boost confidence, learn new ways to solve problems, develop emotional awareness, and connect with horses. When: Tuesday & Wednesday beginning April 9th and running until May 15th Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm Where: Rewild Ranch 11877 McMillan Drive Sign up now! To register please email […]
Horse Culture Day May 4th 2024 10:30am – 3:30pm @ Sun Valley Ranch Hosted by YEEHAH (Youth, Elders, Ecology, Horses & Health) and supported by Sun Valley Ranch and OKIB Youth Leadership Council Get ready for a day of adventure and stories on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at Sun Valley Ranch! We’re inviting OKIB youth […]
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at the Council Chambers by the Band Office Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361?pwd=BNa1HVgBKFhWT5OdUR1DcgFaWwQDbb.1 Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361 Passcode: 666223 Band Council Meeting will be held at Council Chambers instead of Head of the Lake Hall Way’ Members, Just a heads up that […]
Youth MMA Classes Grades 1-7 Please join us as we resume our kids MMA classes. We are excited to see familiar faces and encourage new friends to try it out! What to expect: -Classes begin 4:30pm – 5:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays -Warm ups/stretches, 1-2 jiu-jitsu or kickboxing techniques, followed by a game -We are learning […]
Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies Way’ Members, there will be two Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies coming to the Vernon area this spring: Lower Vernon Creek – May 7, 10:00 am Six Mile Creek – May 9, 10:00 am Ceremonies will be hosting prayers and ceremonial releases of Okanagan Sockeye fry. Dates are subject […]
Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies- May 9th, 10AM @ Six Mile Creek Way’ Members, there will be two Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies coming to the Vernon area this spring: Lower Vernon Creek – May 7, 10:00 am Six Mile Creek – May 9, 10:00 am Ceremonies will be hosting prayers and ceremonial releases of Okanagan Sockeye […]
OKIB Elders Program – Swim for Health 11:00am – 12:00pm Tuesdays, April to August 2024 (Excluding Holidays) at the Vernon Recreation Centre Come out and enjoy a swim / sauna / steam room or hot tub For more information please contact: Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934 Cathy Johnson 250-540-3441 Candace Wilkinson 250-307-0137
Five week Nsyilxcen 1 Refresher Courses Dates: Every Tuesday and Wednesday starting May 13th Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Location: Zoom Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/xQQuvjG3oDYKzAh39 This five-week refresher course welcomes those who have completed Nsyilxcen 1 (N1) and wish to reinforce their vocabulary and sentence skills from the book. Tuesdays will be dedicated […]
Cultural Safety Education dates April to June April 10 & 11th, 10 am to 3pm April 24th & 25th 10 am to 3pm May 8th & 9th 10 am to 3pm June 5th & 6th 10 am to 3pm at the Public Safety Office (lower level of the Head of the Lake Hall) Education […]
May community shuttle May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Pick up begins at 10. pick up fromBluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creekand round lake. Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall. Walmart: 11:30amVillage Green Mall: 12:30pmSuperstore 1:30pmReturns home at 2:30pm Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to […]
Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies- May 9th, 10AM @ Six Mile Creek Way’ Members, there will be two Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies coming to the Vernon area this spring: Lower Vernon Creek – May 7, 10:00 am Six Mile Creek – May 9, 10:00 am Ceremonies will be hosting prayers and ceremonial releases of Okanagan Sockeye […]
Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies Way’ Members, there will be two Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies coming to the Vernon area this spring: Lower Vernon Creek – May 7, 10:00 am Six Mile Creek – May 9, 10:00 am Ceremonies will be hosting prayers and ceremonial releases of Okanagan Sockeye fry. Dates are subject […]
Cultural Safety Education dates April to June April 10 & 11th, 10 am to 3pm April 24th & 25th 10 am to 3pm May 8th & 9th 10 am to 3pm June 5th & 6th 10 am to 3pm at the Public Safety Office (lower level of the Head of the Lake Hall) Education […]
High Tea Elders Social Friday May 10, 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Bluebird building Please join us for a relaxing afternoon of a delicious variety of teas, finger sandwiches, and sweets. Socialize and beautiful classical music!
2nd Annual Komasket Powwow June 7th – 9th! @ Komasket Park, Komasket Road, Vernon BC. (11Kms from Westside Rd. Turnoff) Event admission is free – Weekend camping is $20. Host Drum – Blackfoot Confederacy MC – Mike Sanchez Whip man – Lawrence Trotier Sound – Hoka Sound Jr. Honoraria – Daily payouts for Dancers/Drum groups […]
Fintry Pro-D Day hike May 13th 9:00am – 4:00pm Grades 1- 7 Way’ Members the Youth Activities team will be hosting a Hike at Fintry on the upcoming pro-D day, May 13th. Pick up and Drop off at the Bluebird building (70 Head of the Lake Road) Please make sure to bring a water bottle […]
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at The Council Chambers building by the Band Office & on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361?pwd=BNa1HVgBKFhWT5OdUR1DcgFaWwQDbb.1 Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361 Passcode: 666223 Band Council Meeting will be held at Council Chambers instead of Head of the Lake Hall Way’ Members, Just a […]
OKIB Elders Program – Swim for Health 11:00am – 12:00pm Tuesdays, April to August 2024 (Excluding Holidays) at the Vernon Recreation Centre Come out and enjoy a swim / sauna / steam room or hot tub For more information please contact: Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934 Cathy Johnson 250-540-3441 Candace Wilkinson 250-307-0137
Fit Nation – Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm at the Bluebird building Fitnation is a physical activity program and can be modified to fit with al fitness and mobility levels! -Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep as well as improve flexibility and balance.
OKIB Equine Connection Program OKIB students have an amazing opportunity to boost confidence, learn new ways to solve problems, develop emotional awareness, and connect with horses. When: Tuesday & Wednesday beginning April 9th and running until May 15th Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm Where: Rewild Ranch 11877 McMillan Drive Sign up now! To register please email […]
Pesticide Application Certification workshop June 3-5 9:00am-3:30pm at the New Horizons building, 8 Bonneau Road Industrial vegetation & noxious weed control. This comprehensive three-day workshop equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to apply pesticides safely and effectively, while complying with legal and environmental standards. Whether you’re aiming to achieve certification or simply looking […]
May community shuttle May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Pick up begins at 10. pick up fromBluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creekand round lake. Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall. Walmart: 11:30amVillage Green Mall: 12:30pmSuperstore 1:30pmReturns home at 2:30pm Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to […]
Dandelion and Lilac jelly making workshop May 15th 1:00pm – 2:30pm Duck Lake Winfield Memorial Hall (10130 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country, BC V4V 1T8) Chantelle Eustache will be guiding the workshop Come together and learn how to make Dandelion and Lilac jelly! (Plant readiness dependent).
Flood and Hazard Assessment Report meeting May 16, 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the Prestige Hotel in Vernon, 4411 32nd street, Vernon. OKIB is hosting a presentation by Stantec to the community regarding the Flood and Hazard Assessment, along with the mapping of findings, recent studies, and reports related to the Whiterock Lake Fire. Dinner will […]
Youth MMA Classes Grades 1-7 Please join us as we resume our kids MMA classes. We are excited to see familiar faces and encourage new friends to try it out! What to expect: -Classes begin 4:30pm – 5:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays -Warm ups/stretches, 1-2 jiu-jitsu or kickboxing techniques, followed by a game -We are learning […]
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Road) & on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361?pwd=BNa1HVgBKFhWT5OdUR1DcgFaWwQDbb.1 Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361 Passcode: 666223 Update: As an addition to the meeting agenda, the RCMP will be at the Council Meeting on Tuesday […]
OKIB Elders Program – Swim for Health 11:00am – 12:00pm Tuesdays, April to August 2024 (Excluding Holidays) at the Vernon Recreation Centre Come out and enjoy a swim / sauna / steam room or hot tub For more information please contact: Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934 Cathy Johnson 250-540-3441 Candace Wilkinson 250-307-0137
Fit Nation – Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm at the Bluebird building Fitnation is a physical activity program and can be modified to fit with al fitness and mobility levels! -Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep as well as improve flexibility and balance.
Fit Nation – Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm at the Bluebird building Fitnation is a physical activity program and can be modified to fit with al fitness and mobility levels! -Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep as well as improve flexibility and balance.
May community shuttle May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Pick up begins at 10. pick up fromBluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creekand round lake. Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall. Walmart: 11:30amVillage Green Mall: 12:30pmSuperstore 1:30pmReturns home at 2:30pm Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to […]
Youth MMA Classes Grades 1-7 Please join us as we resume our kids MMA classes. We are excited to see familiar faces and encourage new friends to try it out! What to expect: -Classes begin 4:30pm – 5:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays -Warm ups/stretches, 1-2 jiu-jitsu or kickboxing techniques, followed by a game -We are learning […]
OKIB Education & Career fair 2024 May 23rd, 9:00am – 2:00pm at Best Western Premier Hotel, 5350 Anderson Way, Vernon. Discover your limitless career possibilities and get connected with employers and educators at our upcoming Career Event Job Fair! For more information please contact: Glenda Louis: [email protected] Lacey Gregoire-Gabriel: [email protected] Katie Laverman: [email protected] […]
Spallumcheen River Fry Release Ceremony May 24th at 10 AM, Cherryville Recreation Site, North Okanagan, V0E 2G2 The Syilx Nation invites you to join us to give prayers for the release of Okanagan Sockeye fry throughout the Syilx Territory! The Okanagan Nation Alliance will be hosting prayers for the ceremonial release of Okanagan Sockeye fry […]
OKIB Fire Department Community Appreciation Event May 26 10:30AM-3:30PM -Free BBQ hot dogs, burgers and bannock -Fire planning and fire extinguisher training -Bring the kids and let them flow some water -Opportunity for new recruits Questions? Contact: Garett Lawrence Operations Manager 250-306-8477 [email protected]
OKIB Cultural Camp 2024 July 9th to 11th @ Komasket Please save the date for our upcoming culture camp in July. Due to funding changes and inflation, the camp will be three days instead of four. Stay tuned for the registration form and detailed agenda.
Members, The upcoming Band Council meeting will be held in person at Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Road) & on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81436657361?pwd=BNa1HVgBKFhWT5OdUR1DcgFaWwQDbb.1 Meeting ID: 814 3665 7361 Passcode: 666223 OKIB posts Band Council information to the Band Council Portal. To access the Band Council information you must […]
Youth MMA Classes Grades 1-7 Please join us as we resume our kids MMA classes. We are excited to see familiar faces and encourage new friends to try it out! What to expect: -Classes begin 4:30pm – 5:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays -Warm ups/stretches, 1-2 jiu-jitsu or kickboxing techniques, followed by a game -We are learning […]
OKIB Elders Program – Swim for Health 11:00am – 12:00pm Tuesdays, April to August 2024 (Excluding Holidays) at the Vernon Recreation Centre Come out and enjoy a swim / sauna / steam room or hot tub For more information please contact: Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934 Cathy Johnson 250-540-3441 Candace Wilkinson 250-307-0137
Fit Nation – Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm at the Bluebird building Fitnation is a physical activity program and can be modified to fit with al fitness and mobility levels! -Regular light exercise can reduce pain, relieve stress, improve sleep as well as improve flexibility and balance.
Five week Nsyilxcen 1 Refresher Courses Dates: Every Tuesday and Wednesday starting May 13th Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Location: Zoom Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/xQQuvjG3oDYKzAh39 This five-week refresher course welcomes those who have completed Nsyilxcen 1 (N1) and wish to reinforce their vocabulary and sentence skills from the book. Tuesdays will be dedicated […]
May community shuttle May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Pick up begins at 10. pick up fromBluebird, Fire hall, Whitemans creekand round lake. Shuttle will stop for 1 hour at Walmart, Superstore and the Village Green Mall. Walmart: 11:30amVillage Green Mall: 12:30pmSuperstore 1:30pmReturns home at 2:30pm Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to […]
Youth MMA Classes Grades 1-7 Please join us as we resume our kids MMA classes. We are excited to see familiar faces and encourage new friends to try it out! What to expect: -Classes begin 4:30pm – 5:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays -Warm ups/stretches, 1-2 jiu-jitsu or kickboxing techniques, followed by a game -We are learning […]
Five week Nsyilxcen 1 Refresher Courses Dates: Every Tuesday and Wednesday starting May 13th Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Location: Zoom Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/xQQuvjG3oDYKzAh39 This five-week refresher course welcomes those who have completed Nsyilxcen 1 (N1) and wish to reinforce their vocabulary and sentence skills from the book. Tuesdays will be dedicated […]
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