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June 12th – 14th Sign up here to volunteer! Call for Volunteers! The Komasket Powwow is looking for volunteers for their 4th year to help support a strong, welcoming and successful gathering for our community and visitors. Join us in celebrating culture, connection and tradition by lending a helping hand throughout the event. Sign up link for volunteers is above!

June 1st, 2026 Okanagan Nation Alliance Website article link PDF version stqaʔtkwłniw̓t, Westbank, Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory: The Syilx Okanagan Nation has formally petitioned the federal Government of Canada under Section 80 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) to issue an Emergency Order to protect critical caribou habitat. “The current provincial and federal recovery measures have failed to address

Looking for an exciting way to spend the summer? OKIB Summer Day Camps are back, and registration is now open. Registration is now open! https://forms.office.com/r/yN91NhNbS8 Full program details are available in the brochure here With three unique camp options to choose from, youth can find a program that matches their age, interests, and passions while making new friends and creating

Registration is now open for the 2026 OKIB Syilx Hockey School, taking place July 27–31 at Priest Valley Arena in Vernon! Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/Tf5JxqxGaH Read the PDF here for more program details: syilx hockey school program guide 2026 Designed for players of all ages and abilities, participants will enjoy on-ice skill development, fun off-ice games, dryland training, classroom sessions focused on

Way’ Members, The June edition of Senk’lip Newsletter is now available to read online! This month’s edition features a number of articles on the importance of water and much more. Read the June 2026 edition here.

June 12th – 14th 2026 at Komasket Park Friday June 12th All day open games Family friendly Open stick games – come play, watch and learn Saturday June 13th -Jackpot tournament Registration 12pm to 4pm Fee: $125 per team (2-5 players/Team-Double KO) 3pm Opening/Welcoming & Traditional Fames 6pm Tournament Start 1st place: $5000 | 2nd place: $2500 | 3rd place

June 12th -14th Powwow entry is free, camping for the weekend, $20. Switch Dance and Hand Drum Specials – Hosted by the Komasket Powwow committee Teen (13 and older) and Adult Team Dance Special – Hosted by the Marchand and Oliverius Family Women’s Traditional Special – Hosted by the Robbins and Louis Family Grand Entry times Friday – 7:00pm Saturday: – 1:00pm &

June 4th 11am to 1pm at NOFCS, 2904 29th ave Vernon Blue Jean Jacket Day is the counter part for Red Dress Day where we will be holding space and raising awareness for the Missing, Murdered & Expoloited Indigenous Men & Boys. Wear denim, eat some BBQ, enter to win some door prizes and raise awareness for missing and murdered

Way’ Members, if you’re interested in working on OKIB for the 2026 census, Stats Canada will be hiring guides and census workers for this year’s 2026 year. If you’re interested in working in the census apply below. Apply here:https://www.census.gc.ca/en/jobs After you’ve applied email: councilsecretary@okanagan.org so that your request can be forwarded to the census team for OKIB.

May 27th, 2026 Way’ Members, The Health Department’s Medical Office Assistant service interruption has now been resolved and regular appointment booking services have resumed. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding over the past two days. We also kindly remind community members to please be respectful and kind to staff when calling or attending the clinic,