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In effect until December 20th Purple substance sold as DOWN contains medetomidine Medetomidine is a non-opioid drug with effects similar to xylazine. It is up to 200 timesstronger than xylazine.While fentanyl will respond to naloxone, medetomidine will not. This can lead tocomplicated and long lasting overdose symptoms. Medetomidine suppresses respirationand has potentially dangerous cardiovascular effects.If you have a drug that

January 7th 5:00pm – 7:00pm @ Head of the Lake Hall For OKIB Youth ages 13 to 18. Please join us to plan the next Youth mentorship program sessions. Dinner will be provided.We are looking to host monthly sessions connecting our youth with knowledge keepers and fluent speakers.All youth interested in participating are encouraged to attend this planning session.Sessions will

DATE: January 30-31, 2025 TIME: 9 am – 4 pm LOCATION: Penticton Trade and Convention Centre CONTACT: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator at events.support@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext 121 ax̌aʔ l kʷu syilx itmxʷu̓laxʷtət, istəɬtaɬtət, lut pnkin tə x̌ʷickmntm km tə tumi̓stmntm. məɬ kl ts x̌ʷuys, l̓a kin ts sx̌əlx̌a̓ltThis is our syilx life place, our laws/responsible life-ways have never been given

Please enter by the health and wellness hub side and we will direct you from there In honor of National Addictions Awareness Week, the Okanagan Indian Band Harm Reduction Team invites you to join us for a Drive-Thru Harm Reduction Event !  Date: December 14, 2024 Location: Head of the Lake Hall Time: 1:00PM What’s Happening:  Grab an Indian Taco!  Get our program information Free naloxone kits to

OKIB is happy to announce that the position of Community Safety and Bylaw Officer has been filled. Bill Brewer is an OKIB member and joins us in the position of Community Safety & Bylaw officer. Bill has an extensive background working in law enforcement and has recently worked with WFN in Kelowna. OKIB is happy to welcome Bill as part

Way’ Members, Please note that Income Assistance cheques are scheduled for distribution on December 18, 2024, as stated on the January 2025 declaration form.We apologize for any confusion on this matter.If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to Jereme Brooks Director Health and Social Development 250-241-7270

Saturday December 21st 7:30am – Morning dip at Komasket Park – Drummers invited to attend8:30am – Light breakfast at the qwci (pit house)8:30am – Open house of the qwci (pit house)4:00pm – Doors open at Head of the Lake Hall4:30pm – Turkey/Ham Dinner at Head of the Lake Hall Join the Language and Culture Program for a Solstice Dinner, hosted

When: December 12th, 1:00-4:00 pm Where: Where: OKIB Health Center Boardroom Who: Pre/Post Natal Moms and their Babies What: Come and meet the new community health nurse Mika. Snacks and door prizes will be provided!

When: December 10th, 6:00-9:00 pm Where: OKIB Health Center Boardroom Who: Men in the OKIB Community What: Come ask health-related questions to Dr. Stimson, a Pharmacist, and the OKIB Community Health Nurses (Mika and Kat). Food and Door prizes will be provided!

Update: Thank you for your interest in our ribbon shirt Workshop! Registrations for the workshop are officially closed as it is currently full. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist in case a spot opens up or to receive updates about future events, please complete the registration form linked below https://forms.office.com/r/pMUHSMvtnY we will reach out to those registered