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February 18th @Bluebird, Doors open at 5:30pm, Bingo at 6PM Co hosted by the OKIB Elders Program & OKIB Language and Culture department Games, Prizes & Snacks! Numbers will be said and shown in English and Nsyilxcen as well.

Last Friday of the Month – January 2025 – June 2025  1:00pm – 2:00pm at Lincoln Lanes (3510 25 Ave, Vernon) Please register with Sharmaine Gregoire: 250-241-4934 No charge!  Light snack included.

Thursday February 6th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm @Bluebird building  Tuesday February 11th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm @Bluebird building  Inviting you to come share your ideas on what activities, events and / or workshops you would like to see for the upcoming 2025 Elder’s program.  If you cannot make the meetings but would like to share your ideas please contact Sharmaine

Join us starting Feb 3rd in getting active and be entered into a chance to win some great prizes. Monthly draws. More physical activity = more chances to win For more details contact Sharmaine Gregoire at 250-241-4934

Questions? Contact Sharmaine the Elders Activities Coordinator at 250-241-4934

From Friday, February 14th to Monday, March 31st OKIB will be conducting a trial for residential garbage collection twice per week, on Mondays and Fridays to assist in managing residential garbage. Please note that the limitations and requirements will remain the same: * Limit of 2 bags per household – bags not to exceed 1 meter in width or height

Way’ Members the Social Planning Council has rescheduled their conversation session to February 14th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Public Safety Office (118 Head of the Lake Road downstairs) The Social Planning Council extends the invitation for Syilx members to participate in a facilitated conversation about how we can better support Syilx & Racialized people in our community SPOTS AVAILABLE

February 14th, Doors open at 4:30pm Way’ Members, the U-13 Lakers Vernon Female Hockey Team will be hosting a fundraising event at the Head of the Lake Hall, February 14th. The U-13 team features multiple Band Members who would benefit from fundraising support. Event by donation! Bingo, Toonie auction and Stew and Bannock dinner!

Monday February 17th, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Head of the Lake Hall Way’ Members, the Nomination meeting for Candidates will take place at the Head of the Lake Hall, on February 17th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Election day and polling station will take place on Monday, March 31st at Head of the Lake Hall. Contact information for OKIB’s

Are you: -Between the ages of 18-30? -Living in one of the 7 Okanagan Bands -A recipient of income assistance IAFNYES provides work experience, career exploration and skill development to Youth in Canada. Contact: 250-241-2874 or pespvernon@okanagan.org