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June 29th, 2026 View the PDF version of the notice here. Way’ Members, Stage 3 Water Restrictions have now been rescinded for OKIB IR #1. At this time, OKIB will be moving back to Stage 2 Water Restrictions. Replacement equipment has increased system replenishment capacity, and Public Works is satisfied with current water outputs while further work takes place. Stage

Soft launch starts tonight! June 26th at New Horizons Youth 19+ will have to submit a Criminal Record Check Questions? contact: ylc@okanagan.org / 250-540-8670 The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Youth Leadership Council (YLC) are shaping the future by addressing upstream challenges and demonstrating strong leadership through their identified initiatives to build informed, confident and interconnected Youth. This initiative strengthens the work that

Calling all youth ages 13–18! Join OKIB Language & Culture for a year of cultural learning, hands-on activities, and opportunities to connect with community.  📋 Register today: Youth Cultural Teachings & Workshop Participants will have the chance to:✨ Learn traditional teachings✨ Participate in land-based learning experiences✨ Develop new skills through workshops and activities✨ Enter prize draws throughout the year✨ Connect

Way’ Members, please be advised the Indian Ice cream workshop scheduled for this evening has been postponed due to scheduling conflict with tonight’s OKIB Graduate Celebration Dinner. The new date for the Indian Ice cream workshop will be July 16th.

way̓ x̌ast sx̌lx̌ʕalt | Hello and good day, The Okanagan Indian Band, Language & Culture Program is looking for OKIB youth aged 13-18 to attend the annual 4th of July cross border paddle.  EVENT DETAILS: When: July 3-4, 2026Where:  Nk’Mip Campground (8000 45th St, Osoyoos BC V0H 1V6) Ages: 13-18 (OKIB youth only) *OPEN TO OKIB YOUTH AGED 13-18 ONLY.* Please register via

June 2026 Way’ Members, We’re pleased to report that all recreational water samples collected from Komasket Park, Smitkens, and Mudhole sites are within Health Canada’s recreational water quality 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.

Submission deadline: July 9th For more info please visit: https://www.ef2026.ca/contest/ The Okanagan Basin Water Board, the Okanagan Nation Alliance, and the Canadian Water Resources Association are inviting Indigenous youth artists to submit original artwork for the official logo of the Environmental Flows 2026: siwłk Water for All Conference, to be held in Kelowna, October 7–9, 2026. The contest is open

Offices closed Monday, June 22nd. Way’ Members, Please be advised that offices will be closed on Monday June 22nd in lieu for National Indigenous People’s day which will take place on Sunday, June 21st. OKIB Offices will reopen the following Tuesday, June 23rd. Next week’s Band Council meeting will take place on Tuesday June 23rd at Head of the Lake

June 17th, 2026 Way’ Members, out of respect for the family, tonight’s Elder’s Language Bingo is being cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.

Read the PDF copy here Effective immediately, the Okanagan Indian Band is implementing Stage 3 Water Restrictions for all of IR1, including the Whiteman’s Community Water System. Earlier this week, Public Works identified an equipment failure at one of the wells that supplies water to the majority of the community. Since that time, crews have been working to assess the