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Hosted by OKIB Health Department and London Drugs Get a comprehensive eye exam, including diabetes retinal health, and 1 or 2 pairs of designer glasses all covered under your insurance September 16th 8:15 to 5:00pm at the OKIB Primary Care Clinic (76 Head of the Lake Road) September 17th 8:15 to 4:00pm at the OKIB Primary Care Clinic (76 Head

Media Release August 14, 2025 Read the Media Release in PDF form The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) reaffirms that the lands on which the newly announced Splatsin Homes initiative is operating are within the unceded, ancestral territory of the Syilx Nation, for which OKIB holds inherent stewardship responsibilities. These boundaries are not ambiguous — Okanagan territory is clearly defined by

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting a series of Food Bank pop ups around the community! Take a look at the upcoming schedule below to find out where they’ll be for the upcoming weeks: BlueBird building – August 14th @ 1:00ish pm Whiteman’s area near the mailboxes – August 21st @ 1:00ish pm New Horizon building – August

Recreational Water Sampling is conducted in accordance with Health Canada recreational water standards guidelines. These tests focused on E. coli levels, an important indicator of water safety. The maximum acceptable limit for E. coli in recreational water is less than 400 MPN/100 mL. Komasket Park, Smitkens Beach and the Mudhole are included in the testing. If conditions change, updates will

August 20th  5:00pm to 7:00pm at Komasket Park Come meet the Education team, fill out forms and receive a backpack. Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/LVr3PbW2DZ

pənkin: August 13 (12&under) August 14 (13-Adults) 5:00pm – 8:00pm kaʔkin: Rewild Ranch – Devyn Louis Residence There is very limited seats. Registration will be accepted as first come first serve. When accepted a waiver will be emailed and will need to be sent back and completed before attending for children. Registration: https://forms.gle/1irfJME6fK5iMTie7 These sessions are going to be more horse therapy vs. riding

Friday September 26th 9:00 am to 4:30pm at the Okanagan Indian Band Health Center (76 Head of the Lake Road) Mammograms are available for women 40 years of age and up. Please contact Caley, the Health Community Support Outreach Coordinator to register: (250) 241- 1491

Okanagan College Certificate workshops Date: Monday August 18, 2025 Time:  1:00 – 2:00pm Information session about the Certificate program happening online Link – to get the link for the upcoming information session, please email Brooke Mapstone at BMapstone@okanagan.bc.ca  Course outline and schedule

Vernon Library Community Room 1st floor – 2800 30th Ave 5:30pm – 7:30pm Workshop is free, please use the QR code or link below to register: https://www.vernon.ca/form/climate-resiliency-workshops#gsc.tab=0

At the Civic Memorial Community Building – 3004 39th Ave Workshop is free! please use the QR code to sign up or use this link: https://www.vernon.ca/form/climate-resiliency-workshops#gsc.tab=0