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We’re inviting all OKIB drummers to join us in lifting up our newly elected Chief and Council during their Swearing-In Ceremony.  April 2, 2025 5:00 PM-8:00PM Head of the Lake Hall This is a moment of pride, responsibility, and community—let’s honour our leaders the way we know best: with song and drum.  Please arrive early and bring your drum, your voice, and your

For Youths aged 19-29 year old. This is a paid internship of about $32/hour for a year’s employment. Application deadline is April 30th For more information about the program please visit the BC Government website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/…/internship-co-op…/iyip Indigenous Youth Job posting: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/…/view/119405 Attached is a PDF on how to apply: How to Apply – Indigenous Youth Internship Program The Indigenous Youth Internship program

April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake. Shuttle will at these locations: 11:30 AM – Walmart 12:30 PM – Village Green Mall 1:30 PM – Superstore Returns home at 2:30 PM Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders

We’re inviting all OKIB drummers to join us in lifting up our newly elected Chief and Council during their Swearing-In Ceremony. 🗓 April 2, 2025🕔 5:00 PM-8:00PM📍 Head of the Lake HallThis is a moment of pride, responsibility, and community—let’s honour our leaders the way we know best: with song and drum. 🥁✨ Please arrive early and bring your drum,

Runs from March 31st to June 26th Earn a $50 gift card a week! The OKIB Education Department’s academic and attendance incentive program is here to help nominal roll high school students show up and succeed. Details:-Students will pick up/drop off their time card each week at the welcome room after filling it out themselves.-School liaison will check them with

January 24th – March 21th 2025 Fridays from 5:10 – 6:10pm at Fearless Training Okanagan, 3105 28th Street, Vernon BC. For more information contact: Ruby Alexis (250) 542 7132

May 3rd, 10:30am to 4:30pm at the UBC Okanagan Campus registration: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8exeO01MDXAvP4a Contact Ryan Conneely for more info: ryan.conneely@ubc.ca

Way’ Income Assistance clients. please see the attached Income Assistance cheque issue dates for cheques in 2025 and early 2026.

As the snow melts and nature awakens, many OKIB members turn to spring burning for yard cleanup and land management. However, it is crucial to remember that fire can be unpredictable and dangerous. Before you ignite, please take the time to check local regulations, assess the weather conditions and prepare your burn site properly. Always have firefighting tools ready and

March 21st, 11 am to 3:00pm at 3450 Beasley Community Centre Way’ Duck Lake Members, OKIB Income Assistance workers Deirdre and Breanna will be available to see clients at: Beasley Community Centre in Lake Country 3450 Woodsdale Road Friday March 21st, 2025 from 11am-3:00pm Please use door at the back of the building