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Way’ Members, please be advised that there is an issue with the OKIB Doctors phone line currently. Members should instead call 250-542-5094 for Health Department assistance. Thank you for your understanding

February 25th 5:00pm – 7:00pm at New Horizons It’s time to prepare for the 2026–2027 school year! Students can come and select their courses with support from the Principals and Vice Principals, who will be available to assist with this process and make it as easy as possible.

Way’ Members, due to a scheduling conflict the Education Parents Forum Night will now be held on Wednesday April 15th at the Education, Language and Culture Portable (Old Cultural Immersion School on Bonneau Rd)

Art show from April 3rd to 28th Drop off: Wednesday April 1stPick up: Wednesday April 29th Entry forms are available at the Band Office or online here: https://vernonarts.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Artist-Entry-Form-2026-1.pdf

Bluebird building @ 11:00am February 5th, 2026  Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community! First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Way’ Members, the February Edition of Senklip Newsletter is now live! The Printed copies have also been mailed out and are on their way. View the digital Copy of the February Senklip here.

Due to current travel advisories to the United States, the Okanagan Indian Band has made the decision to cancel attendance at this year’s Celebrating Salish Conference in Spokane, Washington. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution and with the safety and well-being of our members as our top priority. We appreciate your understanding. For any questions, please contact languageadmin2@okanagan.org

Our Land. Our Future. Youth for Climate. How to Apply Click this link to Apply! 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/FPCNB8F Due: Feb 17th, 2026 The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) invites First Nations youth to take part in the Uplifting Youth Climate Leaders Project, a youth-centered initiative bringing together young people engaged in climate action, advocacy, and community leadership. This project creates space

Tuesdays at the Public Safety Office (118 Head of the Lake Road) My name is Leya, I’m an adult probation officer at Vernon Community Corrections. I’ve been a probation officer for over ten years. I worked in the North for the first eight years of my time with Community Corrections and returned to the Okanagan in 2023. Having been born

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Mon. March 23, 2026 EVENT DATES: Mon. May 11 to Wed. May 13, 2026 LOCATION: Castlegar, BC; Slocan, BC; Revelstoke BC For more information or to register please click here on the Columbia River Salmon website Or by contacting: billiejeangabriel@outlook.com Young adults aged 19-29 from the Syilx Okanagan, Secwépemc, and Ktunaxa Nations are invited to join the first