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Applications are open until October 15th, 2026 Way’ Members, the First People’s Cultural Council is offering a number of different funding opportunities for Youth and Mentor – Apprentice language learning, Learn more about the opportunities here: https://fpcc.ca/stories/immersion-programs/ Apply through the FPCC Grant portal: https://fpcc.smartsimple.ca/s_Login.jsp Questions about the application or process? contact: Aurora Skala – Mentor-Apprentice Program / Mentor-Apprentice: Connections contact: map@fpcc.ca Beckie Wesley

July 8th, 2026 Kode Contracting has advised the OKIB Lands Department that a scheduled blast will be taking place at the gravel pit on Okanagan Indian Reserve No. 1 this afternoon as part of the approved quarry operations. If you hear a loud bang or notice a plume of dust in the area, please do not be alarmed. This is

Effective at 12:00p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, all fires will be prohibited within the Kamloops Fire Centre. OKIB will be implementing a Category 1 fire prohibition effective Friday to align with the BC Wildfire Service and help reduce wildfire risk within our community. This ban is in addition to the current category 2 and 3 fire bans already in

July 17th and August 14th 2pm to 6pm at the New Horizons Building Open to all OKIB Members If you would like to donate clothing but cannot attend please email: CSPC@okanagan.org Way’ Members, The OKIB Youth Leadership Council will be hosting a series of clothing swap events in collaboration with the City of Vernon. The Youth Council hopes to introduce

July 22-23rd at Ashnola Arbour, Keremeos BC The Annual General Assembly is an important opportunity for Syilx Okanagan Nation members to come together, celebrate our accomplishments, share updates on Nation initiatives, and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of our people, lands, waters, and communities. This gathering provides a space to strengthen relationships, honour our culture and traditions, hear

Way’ Members, recently OKIB Youth travelled to Takla Nation for a week long Cultural Exchange trip. The Youths had a chance to share cultural exchange and practise traditional hunting and processing methods. Read all about the Takla Cultural Exchange Trip here Limlemt to the organizers and participants who helped contribute to this trip’s success

July 27-30th at Bluebird building and Head of the Lake Hall Dates: July 27-30, 2026Community: Okanagan Indian BandLocation: Monday – Blue Bird Building (70 Head of the Lake Road) Tuesday, Wednesday, and graduation on Thursday – Head of the Lake Hall (116 Head of the Lake Road) Register here: https://bearslairdreamcamps.com/cam…/okanagan-indian-band/ Schedule: ● Monday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (Breakfast & Lunch provided) ● Tuesday: 9:30 am –

 July 2nd, 2026 Way’ Members, The BCCDC has announced that nasal naloxone kits are now available for all registered Take Home Naloxone distribution sites, of which the OKIB Wellness Hub is one. That means that we are more freely able to distribute nasal naloxone, which was previously strictly controlled. It is important to note that the Nasal Naloxone may not be

Way’ Members, OKIB Offices will be closed for Canada Day. Offices will reopen July 2nd. Okanagan Indian Band

Way’ Members, The July Edition of Senk’lip Newsletter is now available to read online. This month’s edition features a recap on events from June and updates from the Departments along with so much more. Read the digital copy of Senk’lip Newsletter here.