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Way’ Members, This Thursday, October 31st will likely be the last food share program date of the season. Food will be distributed on a first come first served basis. Today we have red and green tomatoes, potatoes, radish, beets, spaghetti, acorn, golden Hubbard, and kabocha squash! Please bring your own bags or boxes. The Food Share program would also like

All Livestock must be removed from ranges by November 1st The Okanagan Indian Band range season is from April 15th to October 31st of each year per the Okanagan Indian Band Range Use and Livestock Bylaw (Bylaw No. 1-13, 2020). To view the full version of the Okanagan Indian Band Range Use Bylaw please visit our Bylaw and Policy page:

November 14th, 9AM to 8PM @ Head of the Lake Hall Voters can vote in person or by dropping off their mail in ballot at the polling station Mail in ballots have been sent to off-reserve members and Elders 65+ Living on reserve. If you haven’t received a 99 year lease referendum voters package with your mail-in ballot, please contact

November 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake. Shuttle will at these locations: 11:30 AM – Walmart 12:30 PM – Village Green Mall 1:30 PM – Superstore Returns home at 2:30 PM Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an

Registration: Community Double Feature Movie Night Join us for a special double-feature movie night hosted by the Okanagan Indian Band’s Harm Reduction Team at the Vernon Towne Theater! On November 19, from 5:00-10:00 p.m., gather with friends, family, and community members for an evening of entertainment, connection, and shared stories—all free of charge. The event kicks off with Tea Creek,

Members, Silver Star ski passes are available from the Silver Star ticket office. The passes are free for OKIB members. email tickets@skisilverstar.com toll free 1-800-663-4431

November 27th @ Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Rd) AGM @ 3:00PM Christmas Dinner @5:00PM Annual Report Discussion Dividend presentation to OKIB Door Prizes Please register by November 17th, 2024 Phone: 250-545-3424 Email: info@okibgc.ca

Members, voter mail-in ballots have been mailed to members living off-reserve and to Elders who are 65+ as of November 14th living on reserve. Everyone else votes in person at HOL on November 14 between the hours of 9 am and 8 pm. However, if you would like a mail-in ballot package please contact the electoral officer: Ernest Jack Electoral

November 5th 5:00pm-8:00pm @bluebird building Make Ahead Lunch workshop will be taking place next Tuesday, November 5th, at the Bluebird Building from 5-8pm. Join in on a fun class and help build your skills for meal prepping; all ages and skill levels welcome. Please register using the link or scan the QR code found on the poster. Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/5BWKqjPZZf

Tuesday, November 5th 6:00-7:00pm @ Duck Lake Gathering Centre – 10591 Okanagan Centre Rd East. Way’ Members, The Lands department will be hosting another information session for the 99 Year term leases referendum. This time the meeting will be down at Duck Lake at the Duck Lake Gathering Centre at 10591 Okanagan Centre Rd East. Light dinner will be provided.