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When: April 3rd 12:00pm – 3:00pm Where: Contact Rosalie Saddleman at 250-306-1756 for an appointment Come and review medications guardian Pharmacist Jason Bring any expired medications or medications you no longer use to have them safely disposed of.

If you are a graduating Grade 12 student or Post Secondary student for the 2024-2025 school year, the OKIB Education Department wants to know about it! Please fill out the form: https://forms.office.com/r/98ZNHZuCYm Graduation photos can be emailed to okibeducation@okanagan.org

Way’ Members, Please be advised there is currently a road closure on Westside road for both directions due to a landslide. Road closure is between Browse road and Bear Creek Trail for 14km (9 to 13km east of West Kelowna). Assessment work on the road is currently ongoing. https://drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/WestsideRd.html

Two $5000 Scholarships available Deadline April 9th Application available here: Hector Lewis Memorial Award Scholarship Application For more information please contact Lacey Gregoire at okibeducation@okanagan.org Tolko Industries is proud to offer two $5,000 scholarships to Indigenous high school students who are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be: Preference will be given to descendants of Hector Lewis. Please include proof of

Way’ Members, Please be advised that the Chief and Council Swearing in Ceremony for April 2ndis postponed until further notice. The Swearing in Ceremony will be rescheduled for the near future. For more information please contact: Councilsecretary@okanagan.org Communications@okanagan.org

If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please submit your expression of interest, including relevant experience and examples of past work, to marketing@indigenousbc.com.

Way’ Members, OKIB’s range season is nearly open again. Range season lasts from April 15th to October 31st of each year per the Okanagan Indian Band Range Use and Livestock Bylaw. For range related matter please contact Dave Lawrence:250-306-7027dave.lawrence@okanagan.org

April 2nd, 2025 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall Agenda 5:00pm – Doors open 5:15pm – Council pictures (individual and group photo) 5:30pm – Drumming 6:00pm – Opening remarks (Virginia Gregoire) 6:05pm – Dinner 7:00pm – Introduction of elected Council 7:15pm – Swearing in/signing of the group Oath of Office 7:45pm – Closing remarks

When: April 3rd 12:00pm – 3:00pm Where: Contact Rosalie Saddleman at 250-306-1756 for an appointment Come and review medications guardian Pharmacist Jason Bring any expired medications or medications you no longer use to have them safely disposed of.

To get vaccinated or to check your vaccine records please call the Community Health Nurse at (250)-542-5094 Way’ Members, The Health department has provided this infographic on Measles so you and your family can learn more about what symptoms it has and how to prevent it.