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Okanagan Training Rink 5204 27th Ave, Vernon BC. Beginning December 6th 2025, every Saturday evening there will be 2 hours of free icetime for OKIB families. Simply sign in when you arrive. 5:45-7:45pm every Saturday (With the exception of Dec 20th which will happen from 6:45-8:45pm and January 24th which will happen from 7pm to 9pm). Helmets required. Contact Brendon

November 28th, 2025 Applications are available on the Public Works and Housing website under the Housing section: https://okib.web-creations.ca/services/public-works-housing/ The Okanagan Indian Band has opened applications for a Tiny Home Giveaway for five remaining tiny homes originally built in 2021 in response to the White Rock Lake wildfire. Following the wildfire, OKIB were donated seven (7) tiny homes to support members

November 28th way’ Members, The OKIB Territorial Stewardship Division has been notified that Interfor is conducting pile burning in the hills above Westside Road. Interfor has confirmed that venting will be good today, so they will have a crew out to the OKAS blocks today to try and get this work completed. Work will take place in the OKAS blocks  above Westside Road between

Way’ Members, The open session of Council scheduled for December 1th will not take place. The next open session on December 8th will proceed as scheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Okanagan Indian Band

Starting as early as Tuesday, December 2, 2025 work will begin on road shoulder upgrades at various locations along Westside Road within Okanagan Indian Band Reserve No. 1. The project is led by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT) and carried out by AIM Roads. The project includes milling, shaping, and rebuilding the existing shoulders. These improvements will strengthen

Where Public Safety Office at Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Road, downstairs) When ·       December 2nd 8:30 am – 12:00 pm ·       December 9th  8:30 am – 12:00 pm ·       December 16th 8:30 am – 12:00pm Way’ Members Do you have questions about the Justice system, how to navigate it?  The Public Safety team will

Deadline to apply: January 12th, 2026, at 11:00 PM (PST) The Student Ranger Program (SRP) creates meaningful outdoor employment opportunities for students through a wide range of projects – from maintaining trails to public outreach, and everything in between. In 2026, there will be 40 student ranger positions in 14 locations. Most crews will consist of 1 Crew Lead (Park

Way’ Members, Please be advised that this evening’s Elder’s planning meeting is cancelled due to a facility double booking. Limlemt for your understanding, OKIB Elders Program

Accepting donations until January 23rd. Please visit us at the OKIB Public Safety Office, 118 Head of the Lake Road lower floor. The OKIB Youth Leadership Council is looking for your donations to help build backpacks filled with essential winter supplies to provide comfort and support. Your contributions can significantly impact those in need. Questions? Contact: okibylc@gmail.com

December 5-7th, 2025 at the Watermark Beach Resort in sw̓iw̓s (Osoyoos). Registration link: https://forms.gle/Ko9cFb9hVpGEzUhX7 This gathering is a dedicated space for fluent language speakers to come together and support planning around sqilxʷ education, culture, and well-being. Honoraria and travel support will be provided to fluent speakers. Non-fluent speakers and language learners are also welcome to attend, listen, and learn in