News

January 30th 11:00 am – 2:30 pm Come join us for an Elders Luncheon and Bingo at the Bluebird Building Questions? contact: Candace Wilkinson at eac2@okanagan.org

Way’ Members the February edition of Senklip newsletter is now available to read online. You can read the digital version here: February Senklip newsletter

Today is the final day to complete the FSI 2024 Summer Feedback survey for a chance to win a number of great prizes! Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/5QaPqQmuqf Use the link attached, scan the QR code, or pick up a paper copy at the Health desk and drop off outside of the Social Development office in the labeled drop box.

Way’ Members, the Lands department has released an update on the Commonwealth Road – Jim Bailey Road planning study with a background on the process so far and what the next steps might look like. Read the full update letter here: Commonwealth Road planning update and Locatee meeting invitation Invitation to Commonwealth Road – Jim Bailey Road Connection Design Concepts

Way’ Members, the Captikwl nights event for January 25th is postponed out of respect for the Family. A new date for the event will be determined for a later date. Thank you for your understanding.

OKIB Youth Activities is looking for interested Youth, aged 14-24, to be a part of our Youth Delegate heading to Gathering Our Voices 2025 in Kamloops BC. We have 10 available spots on this year’s delegate. 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 For further information please email: publicsafety@okanagan.org

Way’ Members, out of respect for the Family the upcoming Elder’s Luncheon and Bingo on January 23rd & 25th will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.

Social Development boardroom, January 29th & 31st, February 3rd & 5th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm In partnership with Arrive Alive, PESP will be holding knowledge test preparation classes for the written road test. For more information please contact Julianne Brewer at 250-558-3706

January 24th Must hold a current SilverStar Seasons Pass Pick up and drop off at the Cultural Immersion School, 10:30am -4:00pm For ages 5-12 To register use the link: https://forms.office.com/r/JtpRyMePPT or contact activities@okanagan.org or 250-241-6946