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Program Start Date: September 2025 Tuition, travel, and expenses are fully covered. Deadline for Application: March 12th, 2025 The Professional Lands Manager Certification Program (PLMCP), offered through the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA), is an excellent opportunity for Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) community members interested in land management. OKIB will be selecting one candidate to attend the University of

Thursdays March 13 to April 24 from 1pm – 2pm at the Social Development Boardroom Way’ Members, Gord Adam will be hosting a tax clinic at the Social Development building to help Members file their taxes for 2024. These events will be open to all For Social Development clients: Please fill out this form and bring it with you to

Way’ membership, Limlimt to the Band Council for ratifying the Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP)! Here is a sneak peak of the CCP, the accompanying one-pager that outlines at a glance, the priorities from the responses and emerging themes. A special thanks to all the Band members that attended the engagement sessions, filled out the surveys, and gave feedback. Another special

March 13th 5pm-7pm at Snc’c’amala?tn Daycare (11561 Westside Rd, Vernon) Join us for dinner and meet the staff Questions? Contact us at (250) 545-3800 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ACp9CuZehL7NzkRr5

February 20th 5:00pm – 7:00pm at New Horizons building -Come meet the principles from W.L Seaton, Clarence Fulton and Vernon Secondary School. -Career programs -Course selection for 2025/2026 Questions? Contact Kevin Smeltzer: 250-241-2442

March 7th 5pm – 6:30pm @Head of the Lake Hall Way’ Members, Thanks to your feedback and the work of the Inkumupulux collective the CCP is now complete. To celebrate the group is hosting a celebratory dinner for community at Head of the Lake Hall on March 7th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. The evening will feature prizes, presentations and dinner!

Way’ Members, Out of respect for the Family and the passing of a Nation Elder the ONA will be postponing the second session of the Captikwl Forum. New dates will be circulated soon.

Way’ Members, Out of respect for the Family and the passing of a Nation Elder the ONA will be postponing the First Speakers Language Gathering on Feb 21-23 to a later date.Limlemt

Deadline for withdrawals is Saturday, February 22, 2025. The official list will then be circulated after that date. If you’d like your name withdrawn please contact the Electoral Officer: 778-821-0299 or Assistant Electoral Officer, Sharmaine: 250-938-1308

Way’ Members, Please be advised the the Band Council Meeting will now be moved to tomorrow, Wednesday February 19th at the Council Chambers from 9am to 12pm. The Hall was previously booked for a Youth Activities floor hockey event.