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Jan 25th – 1-3 PM – Bluebird Building – Snacks and beverages will be provided With Chef Chantelle Eustache. Register here

Way’ Members, The Captikwl nights event originally scheduled for January 24th has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. Staff are in the process of identifying a new date for the second event. Limlemt for your patience and understanding.

January 18th, 1pm to 3pm at the Bluebird building Please pre-register to ensure the classes meet your dietary restrictions and can provide enough materials for all in attendance. Scan the QR codes or hit the links here to register.Register here This week’s Cooking Class facilitated by Chef Chantelle Eustache is focused on a variety of ways to make baked potatoes.

February 2nd, 7:00 am sunrise Ceremony at Komasket Park Breakfast to follow at the old CIS school portable Open to sqilxw (Nation Members) For more information please contact: languageadmin2@okanagan.org

The BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) is accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for theposition of One Interim (1) Male Youth Representative to serve until an election can be held at the BCAFN Annual General Assembly in March, 2026. Details available on their website: here Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST.Contact: Submit your Expression of Interest to: hannah.cripps@bcafn.ca

Way Members, The Okanagan Nation Transition Emergency House (ONTEH) is accepting nominations for their syilx tkəłmilxʷ (women) Awards for 2026. This is an award to nominate inspirational women who have had positive impacts on our community. PDF Copies of the Nomination Sheets are available here. Deadline to send nominations is February 20th, 2026.Send nominations to: events@onteh.org

January 14th at Fulton Secondary Session 1 – 6:00pm – 6:25pm Session 2 – 6:35pm – 7:00pm Way’ Members, School District 22 is hosting it’s Academies information session on January 14th. What are Academies? Academies are SD22 Specialty programs that provide personalized learning opportunities in unique settings. Most academies are offered through the District online school vLearn and are in

January 14th, 21st and 28th To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake. Shuttle will at these locations:– Walmart – Village Green Mall– Superstore Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort.

The 2024–2025 Audited Financial Statements for the Okanagan Indian Band are now available for community review. The audit was completed by Deloitte LLP, an independent accounting firm. Members may obtain a printed copy of the audit from the OKIB Band Office at 12420 Westside Rd, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4 or access the document online through their Member iCompass account. A

 December 16th, 2025 way’ Members, The OKIB Territorial Stewardship Division has been notified that Tolko is conducting pile burning in the hills above Westside Road today, December 16th. Tolko has confirmed that venting will be good over coming days based on weather conditions, so they will have crews out to the OKAS blocks today. Work will take place in the OKAS blocks above