News

February 13th 1pm – 3pm at the Bluebird building Call Candace at 250 309-0137 to sign up for elders salve making. Only 15 spots available.

Way’ Members due to a technical difficulty with the microphones in the Head of the Lake Hall, the Band Council Meeting for today, February 10th will be continuing only in person. IT will be working to resolve this issue for future meetings. Thanks for your understanding.

Way’ Members, this week’s Moccasin Bootcamp event is postponed. Sessions will resume next week at Fearless Training Okanagan (3105 28th street, Vernon)

February 8th 4:00pm – 6:00pm at new Horizons building Doors: 4:00pm Dinner 5:00pm Join us for an evening of traditional story telling. We invite all fluent speakers to join and share captikwl or smy’may’ Registration: https://forms.gle/FjyYeqXSEyT9fLGw9

Effective February 11, 2025, the Social Development Team will be unavailable every Tuesday morning until 10:00 AM due to scheduled internal meetings. During this time, the team will not be able to respond to inquiries via telephone, email, or in person. If you require assistance, please reach out before or after this period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation from

February 6, 2025 To All Water Users of Round Lake (Cow Town) Water System Testing on the Round Lake (Cow Town) Water System has concluded with successive NO MEASURABLE COLIFORMS results found. Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) in accordance with FNHA policy is removing the Boil Water Advisory effective immediately. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this difficult period. Public

March 6th 5:00pm – 7:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall The OKIB Membership Department is hosting a Community Information Session to provide important information about membership and status. Topics include:Section 11 vs. Section 10 Membership CodesUnderstanding the differences and what they mean for members. Levels of Indian Status (6(1), 6(2), 6(1)(a), etc.)How status classifications impact individuals and families. This

Way’ Members February is World Heart Month and the OKIB Primary clinic would like to share some tips on things you can do to help protect your heart. Diabetes and Cardiovascular screening is recommended at age 40. Book an appointment with the nurse or drop in for a blood pressure test. Contact the OKIB Primary care clinic: 250-503-0877 Heart Health

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

Boil water advisory still in effect. Further testing is still required for the Round Lake water system. Next update: February 6th If you require additional water jugs, please contact Kimberley in Public Works and Housing at (250) 309 – 7705