News & Updates

Madeleine Lake Do Not Consume Order has been lifted, and that there are no MAC exceedances for this water system.

To maintain service, PWH asks all residents of 6-Mile and Bradley Creek to CEASE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL WATER USE IMMEDIATELY and until further notice.

On August 15th 2019, the Okanagan Indian Band filed a suit against the Federal Government for its failure to follow through on a 2010 report by the firm Neegan Burnside. The report found that all of the drinking water systems were ranked an 8 out of 10 on a scale of potential risk to human health. To date, only one of those systems has seen significant upgrades. All OKIB members should be aware that the current water quality across IR#1 has not changed and that this action is meant to call Canada to account for its failures to safeguard our water systems from future contamination concerns. Any questions or concerns should be sent to Michael Fotheringham, Manager of Policy and Strategy at [email protected]

The August Senk’lip is full of interesting stories including the youth canoe trip, the ONA AGA, a flag raising event, a visit by a federal Cabinet minister and more.

OKIB 2018-2019 Audited Financial Statements

OKIB Cannabis Presentation for the upcoming Cannabis Forum, July 31, from 5 to 7:30 at HOL Hall.