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DATE: July 23-24, 2025 TIME: 9 am – 4 pm LOCATION: Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), 4155 Belshaw St, Merritt BC CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, at rmikuletic@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 121 Please fill out the following registration form for our Annual General Assembly, which will be hosted in Merritt this year. The Annual General Assembly (AGA) brings together the Syilx

July 14th – 17th, 2025 @ Komasket Park  Registration link: https://forms.gle/yyDfYCFRHfdYpQhJ6 *Children under 13 will need to be accompanied by an adult Monday, July 14th 5:00pm – 8:30pm -Beaded Buckskin Earrings 1/2 -Tupa Magnets -Traditional Games Tuesday, July 15th 5:00pm – 8:30pm -Beaded Buckskin Earrings 2/2 -Beaded Necklaces -Drumming Wednesday, July 16th 5:00pm – 8:30pm -Ribbon Skirts 1/2 -Drum Making

The OKIB Language & Culture Program is collecting community feedback to help guide how we can uphold and reflect sqilxw/Syilx values, principles, and ethics in our programs and throughout the community. Whether it’s more language visibility, cultural education, or other ideas – your input matters! Complete the short survey and be entered to win a door prize (draw happening in

Understanding Land and Housing Opportunities on OKIB Lands an overview on the subject by the OKIB Lands Department To better understand how Land and Housing works on OKIB Lands, read the short overview below. View the document here: Understanding Land and Housing Opportunities on OKIB Lands

The Research Department would like to announce that there are 22 seats available for OKIB Band members who would like to come with us on our Berry Picking Tour, Tuesday, July 8 (tomorrow). Please bring water, sunscreen, a hat or any other personal items you think you will need. The bus has facilities (washroom) and there will be one stop

High risk of overdose and fatal overdose. An increase in the detection of carfentanil in Down (opioid) samples in the Interior Health Region has been detected over the past month. These samples frequently contain benzodiazepines and tranquilizers, in addition to carfentanil. The combination of opioids with these substances amplify the effects of the drugs and significantly heightens the risk of

July 14th – 17th, 2025 Please stay tuned for agenda and activities! Monday, July 14th 5:00pm – 8:30pm Tuesday, July 15th 5:00pm – 8:30pm Wednesday, July 16th 5:00pm – 8:30pm Thursday, July 17th 5:00pm – 8:30pm

Summer Safety tips for Children and Families Summer is upon us and the weather is beautiful. Here are a few ideas to make your summer safe and fun for your children and the whole family. 1. Establish safe play areas: Let your kids know the street is not a safe area to be, even if their toy or ball goes

This survey led by the First Nations Technology Council, aims to co-create new digital skills training and career development programs for Indigenous youth (ages 18–35). We want to ensure the voices of both on- and off-reserve Indigenous Peoples are reflected in our strategy. https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/ILITS  Participants will be entered to win 1 of 2 $500 cash prizes! If a survey doesn’t

*UPDATE* I’ve been informed that this trip is primarily for Elders, but additional seats will be open for all Membership Transportation to and from Mount Revelstoke will be provided, lunch will also be provided! Pick up (and drop off) at Head of the Lake Hall at 8:00am, return by 4:30pm. Way’ Members, sorry for the short notice, the Research team