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Way’ Members, the Health Clinic team has added a new clinic date for vaccines. November 19th, 11am to 3pm

Read the Media Release in PDF form here The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO), and the District of Lake Country have formally endorsed the North Aberdeen Plateau Guidance Plan. This shared framework sets out how the partners will work together to protect water, cultural values, and the landscape in the face of ongoing climate

Way’ Members, Today, November 8th is National Aboriginal Veterans Day. A Day to honour our veterans who have served and those that continue to serve. Nk’maplqs was unique in the sense that our community had extremely high rates of enlistment in World War One as well as further enlistment in World War Two. Many saw service in Italy, the Netherlands,

Way’ Members, A Community led Elders Christmas Hamper is being organized by Community Members and they’re looking for sponsorships! Sponsor a hamper for $75, give a gift on your own or as a family. To sponsor a hamper contact: Michael Conlin at mconlin3@hotmail.com To sign up for a hamper contact Dylan Wilson at: gnpplay@gmail.com Hampers are going to be prepared based

Ages 6-12 Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/99M49eKmUN Registration closes November 7th November 10th at the Bluebird building -Guest Speakers -Lunch Provided -Remembrance Day Activities

Read the full Community Update notice here. Way’ Members, Please be advised that there is an upcoming planned UXO disposal operation which will involve a detonation. This work is being carried out by MRS Management in support with OKIB Operation timeNovember 6th, 2025-12:00pm to 3:00pmDetonation expected between 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Madeline Lake Road will be closed during the operation for

November 3rd, 2025 OKIB’s resolution to protect Syilx watersheds received unanimous support at the recent UBCIC Annual General Assembly. This decision reinforces our shared responsibility to protect Browns Creek and Whiteman Creek for our people and future generations. Read the Joint statement with OKIB and UBCIC in PDF form here.

November 11th at the OKIB Cenotaph, Komasket Park beside the Arbor. Please gather at the Cenotaph at 10:45 to honour our Veterans.

way’ Members, please be advised that the Social Development Office will be relocating to its new location starting Monday, November 3. Staff will continue to monitor messages, and will do their best to respond to urgent inquiries. Limlǝmt for your patience and understanding. See the full information release here New Social Development location at the Hub (seen below)

Way’ Members, the November edition of Senklip newsletter is now available and features a Look into the Health Department, info on OKIB’s new Child and Family Services team, an article on Syilx resilience and the Four Food Chiefs and so much more! Read the November edition here: November 2025 Senklip Newsletter