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Way’ Members you may notice low flying helicopters passing over or near the reserve during daylight hours from May 14 to June 14 as Fortis BC uses ground imaging equipment (LIDAR) to inspect their natural gas lines. The helicopters are expected to pass overhead quickly and there will be no work on ground needed. For more information, contact FortisBC at

Purpose of the WorkThe Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is moving forward with salvage harvesting operations in the Bradley Creek area, which was heavily impacted by the 2021 White Rock Lake Fire. This work focuses on removing dead standing (fire-killed) timber to support ecological recovery and reduce wildfire risks, while protecting Syilx values and environmental standards. What’s Happening?Between mid-May and July

Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp (ISSC): UBC Okanagan’s Indigenous Programs & Services invites Indigenous youth going into grades 7-9 to apply to the annual Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp – July 6-10, 2025 Indigenous Summer Leadership Camp (ISLC): UBC Okanagan’s Indigenous Programs & Services invites Indigenous youth going into grades 10-12 to apply to the Indigenous Summer Leadership Camp July 20-24, 2025. Way’ Members UBC Okanagan will be

May 28th 5:00pm @ Komasket Park Way’ Men, The En’owkin Center is hoping to get 20 -25 Men who are interested in the language to come to a BBQ dinner at Komasket Park on May 28th. Come learn about the programs and opportunities and share a meal together. There will also be door prizes. For more information contact Michael Conlin:

May 29-30, 2025, Zone A \ JUNE 4-5, 2025, Zone B ZONE A: May 29-30, 2025 – Area A Clean Up Day north of Pro Hardware, Irish Creek, Head of the Lake, Round Lake, and Salmon River. ZONE B: June 4-5, 2025 – Area B Clean Up Day south of Pro Hardware: Bradley Creek, Six mile, Nashwhito (Siwash) Creek, and

Limləmt to all that came to Sun Valley Ranch Open House on Friday May 9th and Saturday May 10th to enjoy the delicious lunch prepared on open fire along with the side-by-side tours of the property. Limləmt to the TSD crew (Fabian & Bruce) for taking the community members on tours of the property. Draws From Sun Valley Ranch Open

July 7 – 11th Applications are open from May 9 – 30. Applications are available here: Mini U Indigenous Youth Summer Camp Check out our website uvic.ca/iace or scan the QR code for event updates! Questions? Contact: Mini-University Camp Coordinator miniu@uvic.ca

May 29th – June 1st Registration deadline May 21st We are looking for OKIB Youth ages 13-18 interested in attending the Unity Run on on May 29th – June 1st. Transportation and accommodation will be provided! To register please email Brendon at sractivitiescoordinator@okanagan.org

Youth ages 14 to 18 -recieve a $10 starbucks gift card for participating. Register using the QR code. Questions? contact gtclab@sfu.ca @growtocarelab

May 13th doors open at 5:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall Dinner with presentation at 5:15pm Open to OKIB Members and Community With Taylor Belanger, financial planner & OKIB member. Presented in collaboration with Vantage one credit union and the Syilx PESP team.