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November 24th, 2025 Read the PDF version of this relief Okanagan Indian Band has been notified by Tolko that pile burning is planned in the McGregor and Bradley Creek (above Blacktown) areas adjacent to the community over the coming weeks. This notice is being shared now to give members advance awareness. When could burning start? Burning could begin as early as

November 28th 11am – 1pm at Head of the Lake Hall Receive guided instruction to create an air purifier. Filters out wildfire smoke, allergens and viruses.Lunch and all materials will be provided! Questions? Contact Caley Krantzcsc@okanagan.org

For More Information Contact:Sharmaine 250-241-4934orCandace 250-309-0137

Way’ Members, Please be advised that EmergencyInfoBC will be conducting a test of the BC Emergency Alert system on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 1:55 p.m. (PST). BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast on TV, radio, and cell phones to provide urgent, life-saving information during emergencies. Do not be alarmed, this is only a test. do not call 9-1-1 for information about the test.

Register your birthday or give your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/Gkm9Picq4uaaVGs58 The Language and Culture team is looking for your help in creating a L&C calendar for 2026. The Calendar will be printed and distributed in December and will feature:

Reminder: Duck Lake Membership Forum November 17th @ Lake Country Council Chambers (10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road) Dinner from 4:00pm – 5:00pmMeeting from 5:00pm – 8:00pm This meeting is for Band Members only.

The Language and Culture team will be hosting a series of workshops on how to make homemade gifts. More details to follow! November 29thDecember 2ndDecember 4thDecember 6th

December 13th 2025at the OKIB Cultural Immersion School – 11555 Westside Rd Vernon, BCContact us at (250) 306-2330 or fspsw@okanagan.org Registration is required to attend, please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTa86ypHdks5mAW3jDqzvGnkdTtOr9845o34pAMF0twfrjEg/viewform Please RSVP by November 21st

November 11th at the OKIB Cenotaph, Komasket Park beside the Arbor. Please gather at the Cenotaph at 10:45 to honour our Veterans. A lunch will also be provided at the Head of the Lake Hall beginning shortly after 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Deadline for applications: November 28th Applications are available on our website here Please send completed applications to: foodbank@bgco.ca Please make sure to include a phone number on your application as it will be used to schedule pick up times Way’ Salmon river/Round Lake residents, the Salmon Arm Food Bank is currently accepting applications for their Christmas Hampers. If you have