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May 23rd at the School District board office 1401 15th street, Vernon BC. SD 22 is inviting all Indigenous community members interested in sharing knowledge with SD22 students and staff to join them on May the 23rd. Use the link below if you’re interested in joining. Registration link: SD22 Indigenous aunties and uncles bannock and tea event

May 9th Way’ Members, Moccasin bootcamp will be happening tonight at Fearless Training Okanagan in Vernon. Join us for a one hour training session from 5:10 – 6:10pm at Fearless Training Okanagan, 3105 28th Street, Vernon BC. For more information contact: Ruby Alexis (250) 542 7132

The Syilx Nation invites you to join us to give prayers for the release of Chinook Salmon fry throughout the Syilx Okanagan Territory! Spallumcheen RiverMay 15, 2025 – 11:00 amCherryville Recreation Site sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ, Okanagan FallsMay 20, 2025 – 10:00 amsx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (OK Falls) Provincial Park Salmon RiverJune 17, 2025 – 10:00 amTim’s By The River Campsite For more information contact:Event Plannerevents@syilx.org

May 8th 9:00am to 2:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall Way’ Members, the OKIB Career fair will be changing dates and will now be happening on May 8th at Head of the Lake Hall. Door prizes! Bring your resume, explore your opportunities, training and education possibilities and talk to potential future employers. Questions? Contact: Glenda Louis 250-542-4328 extension 3004

Way’ Members, the Chief and Council swearing in ceremony video is now available to watch! You can watch it on our YouTube channel or watch the embedded version here: Watch time 16 minutes and 49 seconds.

May 9th & 10th, 10:00am to 5:00pm The Open House is Friday and Saturday – community is welcome both days Friday will be the only day that external partnerships will be attending. The address is 1470 Six Mile Creek Road Way’ Members, The OKIB Wellness team invites you to come visit Sun Valley Ranch this spring and learn more about

Way’ Members, the Lands department has shared a write up on the importance of Wills and how they can effect CP land possession. The full article is available here: The Importance of Valid Wills for Certificate of Possession holders on Reserve

Way’ Members, the annual fry release ceremony will be taking place this week. This year’s ceremony is below: ƛ̓uxuxtan, Six MileMay 8, 2025 – 10:00 amSix Mile Creek, 12 Bonneau Rd

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