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way̓ x̌ast sx̌l̓x̌ʕalt | Hello & Good Day, Join us for an Information Session about the upcoming Bush Learning Course, co-hosted by OKIB and the En’owkin Centre. 📅 Date: Friday, August 1st🕐 Time: 1:00 PM💻 Location: Zoom (link below) This is a great opportunity to learn more about the course schedule, instructors, and what to expect. There will also be

Way’ Members, the Interior Health Information session scheduled for August 14th has been postponed until further notice. A new date and poster will be circulated when the event has been rescheduled.

Way’ Members, the August edition of Senklip is now available online! This month’s edition features a sneak peak into how the new Nk̓maplqs Iʔ Snm̓am̓ay̓aʔtn Iʔ K̓l Sqilxʷtət Cultural Immersion School came to be along with a letter from the Vice Principal and Education Director and so much more. Read the August edition here

OKIB and En’owkin Centre will be hosting an Opening Ceremony at Tahaetkn Mountain on Wednesday, July 30th. This ceremony marks the beginning of the upcoming Bush Learning Course, which officially starts on August 5th. While the course is registered programming, the opening ceremony is open to all community members — we warmly welcome you to attend. Please see the attached

Way’ Members, with Environment Canada issuing a heatwave warning for the North Okanagan from Tuesday July 29th to Thursday July 31st it’s important to make sure you’re staying safe in the heat. Below are some tips provided by FNHA on how to stay cool during the heat and what heat related warnings signs to look out for.

way̓ x̌ast sx̌l̓x̌ʕalt | Hello & Good Day, The OKIB Language & Culture Program is beginning to plan for Truth & Reconciliation Day – Tuesday, September 30, 2025, and we’re reaching out to community for input. What would you like to see? Cultural activities? Informational materials? Community engagement events? We welcome your ideas and feedback as we shape this important

Information session: August 8th, 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 Proposed training schedule Overview The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is launching a Type 2 Wildland Fire Crew program to build local wildfire response capacity and protect community members,

Now Accepting Registrations! Join Kara Ross and OKIB fluent speakers/knowledge keepers for the timix syilx Bush Land Learning Course — a land-based learning experience focused on language, culture, and connection to tmixw. Course Dates: August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 & 22Opening Ceremony: July 30 at TahaetknInfo session: August 1 via Zoom at 1:00 PM Earn 3 credits toward a new timix syilx Science Learning Certificate (Enowkin Centre) Please only register

July 22nd @ Head of the Lake Hall Dinner served at 5:00pm, auction at 6:00pm. Donations accepted for the raffle.

Information session August 7th 5:00pm to 7:00pm at New Horizons For further information please contact: Lacey Gregoire-Gabriel – Education Coordinator lacey.gregoire@okanagan.org 250-309-9771