Administration

The Okanagan Indian Band Administration Department oversees the daily management of band business and houses the following sub-departments – Corporate Services, Finance, Communications, and Human Resources.

OKIB’s Director of Administration is Kevin Potter. He can be reached at [email protected].

Administration provides services to support the membership living on and off the reserve. The OKIB Band Office is the first point of contact for all inquiries.

Through the Administration Department we are able to ensure that the people are well taken care of. Funding provided to OKIB is obtained through annual federal transfer agreements from the Federal government for areas such as:

Band Administration
Communications
Education, Language & Culture
Emergency Services
Finance
Health & Social Development
Human Resources
Lands
Public Safety
Public Works & Housing
Territorial Stewardship

The financial accounting of funds is maintained internally and is reviewed annually by an external accounting firm to meet Canadian standards of accounting which are then submitted to Indigenous Services Canada at the closing of each fiscal year.

FAQ

How do I update my address?

Want to change your address? Complete the Change of Address form then email it to us at [email protected] and we will ensure your information gets updated so that you will receive community engagement mail outs and Christmas cheques.

How do I update my Membership or status card?

How do I update my Membership or Status card?

OKIB now has a Indian Registry Administrator team to help keep your Membership info including status card up to date. OKIB can also now update status cards for non member status persons. For contact information click here.

How do I contact a specific staff member or department?

You can contact the reception desk for each department, and they will direct your calls to staff. Please see the staff contact list (Updated December 2024).

How do I contact Chief & Council?

Click here to log into the Member Portal, where you will find contact information for Chief and Council. Alternately, you can contact the Council Secretary at 250-241-4202 or [email protected]