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New Horizons, November 26th from 5pm-7pmPlease join us to share your ideas on what a culturally based wellness plan should look like to support your recovery from the wildfire. Indigenous Services Canada has offered to fund the development of this wellness plan as part of the recovery process. For more info please contact Jenelle Brewer, Recovery Manager at:recoverymanager@okanagan.org Event Schedule5

October 23rd 10am-6pm Some transportation available for the event Upper Nicola and Okanagan Indian Band are coming together to invite you to join us in a day on txaʔxikn at Little Bouleau Lake. Come share a meal and connect with our relations. • Light breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided • Dress warmly • Bring a lawn chair and

OKIB is providing a Winter Heating Supplement for Elders starting October 15, 2024 until March 31, 2025. The program will be reassessed if we have an extended winter season. The winter heating supplement is designed to assist Elders who are age 65 or older on or before March 31, 2024, with their winter heating costs. The supplement is available to

October 17th 6pm @Head of the Lake Hall Light dinner will be provided.

A new date for the Tomato Canning Workshop has been set for October 22nd. If you have not yet, please register using the attached link or by using the QR code. All ages and cooking levels welcome. https://forms.office.com/r/PgMQKh87uA

The OKIB Elders program is hosting an information session with a representative of the Alzheimer Society for discussion regarding dementia. Topics:1.What is Dementia2. Healthy brain, what can we do?3. Brain games4. Questions 

The Shuswap North Okanagan Primary Care Network is inviting expressions of interest from Indigenous artists who would love to be part of designing its Brand Package and creating culturally sensitive Brand Identity The Brand Package should include: -Logo versions for different applications -Letterhead and Email signature templates -A slide deck template -Branded Designs for use on Merchandise For more information

Music by D.J Bonneau Hot Dogs & Hot Cocoa donated by Icy Joes Costume parade starts @pm to kick off event Donations accepted to offset costs, contact Sulinek Saddleman at 250.542.7132 or email okibtrunkortreat@gmail.com Trunk decorating is between 12 – 4:30 p.m. (lunch not provided) Volunteers are welcomed leading up to the event Volunteer Registration Form https://forms.gle/qiJJDbYNMn1MvzS89 Trunk Registration Formhttps://forms.gle/Tee2Dpc2z4p3yAWq7

We are going to pick Indian Tea! When: Friday, October 18th (Big White Area) Saturday, October 19th (Sunset Main – Okanagan Connector) Time: Meeting at HOL Hall 9:15am Departing HOL Hall at 9:30am (2hr Drive) Departing Big White/Sunset Main at 1:00pm (2hr Drive) Registration form: https://forms.gle/Wun1CgwQ7n51Ey4V9

October 7, 2024 Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations |VANCOUVER – The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has concluded its investigation of a cybersecurity incident that occurred on May 13, 2024, and is notifying First Nations people in BC if and how they have been impacted. In addition to notifying First Nations people of