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Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/GuLVPAL25t The OKIB Recovery Team and Food SecurityInitiative are partnering together with CanadianRed Cross to bring garden beds to communityhomes. With limited quantities, priority will be given tothose directly affected by the 2021 White RockLake Fire, house holds with elders and or children,and capacity to utilize garden bed. All members areinvited to apply for a garden bed.Beds and soil

January 24th – March 20th 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

Are you and your kids up to date on your vaccines? Call and book with Mika the OKIB Community Health Nurse: 250 542 5094

OKIB Youth Activities is looking for interested Youth, aged 14-24, to be a part of our Youth Delegation heading to Gathering Our Voices 2025 in Kamloops BC. We have 10 available spots on this year’s delegation. Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/piAfp201Tw “The goal of Gathering Our Voices (GOV) is simple and strong: provide Indigenous youth with the tools to empower and inspire

March 8th 10:00 am – 4:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall We heard your request for more information on services available to you. Join us for an open house at the Head of the Lake Hall and Public Safety Office to learn more about services and resources available to you! Presentations will be made throughout the day and the

Way’ Members, The Westbank First Nation will be hosting two ‘cultivating safe spaces’ workshops on March 6th and wanted to open up the invite. March 6th at WFN Gym 1920 Quail Lane, Westbank, BC Workshop 1: 9am – 12pm Morning Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1207884919309?aff=oddtdtcreator Workshop 2: 1pm – 4pm Afternoon Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1207886102849?aff=oddtdtcreator Questions? contact Megan Stewart at mstewart@wfn.ca or call 250-768-0227

April 8th 5:00pm – 6:30pm at Head of the Lake Hall Vantage One Credit Union & the Pre-Employment Supports Program in partnership is hosting a presentation on Financial Literacy on Tuesday April 8, 2025, at the Head of the Lake Hall starting at 5:00 pm. We hope Membership and Community can attend the event and there will be door prizes

For Youth Ages 12 to 18 Contest: Submit a short write up of research on Diabetes. Write up must have both your name and age on it. Send submissions to okibrn@okanagan.org All submissions are strictly confidential Contest closes February 13th at noon (12:00pm) Door prizes to be announced at 2:00pm (Pick up at the OKIB Health Office)

Way’ Income Assistance Clients, The Income Assistance and Social Development Department has recently undergone a Program Review with Indigenous Services Canada. It has been determined that all Income Assistance Clients will have to visit the office in order to update their file. Please contact the office at your earliest convenience in order to avoid an interruption in services Social Development

February 14th 11:00am – 3:00pm Who: Diabetics, people with a family history of Diabetes Where: Bluebird building (70 Head of the Lake Road) Come and gain knowledge about diabetes, and what you can do to manage or prevent it. Get referrals for A1C testing from the pharmacist. Education about healthy living and preventative measures from the Community Nurse and more!