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Way’ Members, Here’s some information regarding the effects of wildfire smoke and a recommendation from Health for at risk individuals. Read the information in PDF form here: Smoke and Air quality Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) Update – Thursday, September 4 ·       Current AQHI: 3 (High end of Low Risk) ·       Forecasted Maximum AQHI: 5

Way’ Members, the new edition of the Senklip Newsletter is now available online. This month features a totally revamped newsletter. This month’s newsletter includes a letter from the Director of Administration, info on the Comprehensive Community Plan, as well as articles on the OKIB Syilx Hockey Camp and so much more. You can read it online here: September Senklip newsletter

Read the media release in PDF Form The Okanagan Indian Band has officially opened a new cultural immersion school — nk̓maplqs iʔ snm̓am̓ay̓ʔtn iʔ k̓l sqilxʷtət (The place where our children learn our Indian ways) — located at 11555 Westside Road. The 26,200-square-foot facility replaces the previous learning space established in 2006 and will support education for Kindergarten to Grade

Way’ Members, The BC Wildfire’s Kamloops Fire Center has issued a campfire ban. Effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Aug. 28, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This campfire prohibition will remain in effect until Oct. 17 at noon or until the orders are

Information session: September 4th, 7:00pm – 8:00pm at portable beside TSD/old Cultural Immersion School For more information contact Luke Defauw at: 250 241 6409 or fscoordinator@okanagan.org Training opportunity starting in fall 2025

September 15th-25th @Edewood Ballfield Open to all Syilx peoples Look for signage -Please bring your own chairs and camping gear, no disposable items. -Safety is a priority, absolutely no drugs or alcohol -Camp is in an isolated area with limited cell service or amenities For more information please contact: Julie Richard (work): 250-542-7132 or (cell) 250-309-5217 Colleen Marchand: (cell) 250-306-9796

We want to inform all participants that the Pre/Postnatal Gift Card Program will end on September 1, 2025, due to budget reallocation. Gift cards previously given during prenatal appointments and child well visits/immunizations will no longer be available after this date. We recognize that this program has provided valuable support to many families during the prenatal and postnatal periods. While

Book an appointment with the Community Health Nurse: 250-241-1377 or okibrn@okanagan.org Why Get the HPV Vaccine? The HPV Vaccine is highly effective at preventing six types of cancer caused by HPV. It also protects against infections that cause genital warts. The Vaccine is now free and recommended for the following groups: -People 9 to 26 years of age -People 27

Please join friends and family as we gather to honour and remember Ranger Robins. 🗓 Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM📍 Location: Robins Residence, IR7 (Enter at 850 Commonwealth Road, Lake Country) We welcome you to share in a day of remembrance, connection, and community. The memorial will include: ✨ Meal sharing – Breakfast at 8:00 AM, Lunch at 12:00 PM, Dinner at 5:00 PM🍽 Food served throughout

August 18th, Please be at the Silverstar main parking lot by 9:30am Please also be prepared to rideshare Please bring: -Packed lunch -Appropriate clothing for weather and harvesting -Lawn chairs -Baskets or buckets -Water -Sunscreen -Bug spray