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ONA-provided salmon incoming tomorrow. Pick up at Komasket Kitchen. Estimated pick up time starting at 1 PM. 3 salmon per household, salmon will be whole (fish will be cleaned upon Elders’ request or if there is interest to learn how to clean salmon). First come, first served. Please bring your own bags, coolers or carrying containers. Please click the link

Dear Okanagan Indian Band Members: On behalf of the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), Chief and Council are holding a Band Membership Referendum to determine, by a simple majority, if voting members are favourable to 99-year term leases on Okanagan Indian Band Reserve Lands. An information session will be held OCTOBER 17, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM at Head of

Come meet the police officers that serve OKIB, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. September 17 from 9 to 11 am Public Safety Office 118 Head of the Lake Road

Three different ways to give feedback: In-Person Focus Group September 12, 2024 Location: New Horizons Building #8 Bonneau Rd, Vernon, B.C. Caregivers 9:00am – 10:30am Elders 10:45am – 12:15pm Young Families 1:45pm – 3:15pm Youth 3:30pm – 5:00pm To participate in a focus group, please contact Maia Schor by email at maia.schor@mnp.ca. Community Engagement & Lunch September 13, 2024 10:00am – 3:00pm

The Online Rental Waitlist has been updated with those who have submitted their updated New Social Housing Applications. Priority for Applicants who have the same rank will be determined by the credibility of their references. If you do not see your waitlist code, this means that you have not submitted your updated application.

way’ p yayat, The Okanagan Indian Band, Language & Culture Program is looking for any Knowledge Keepers/Holders or Drummers interested in facilitating cultural activities with both internal and external organizations. An honorarium would be provided for your time. If you are interested in learning more, please email us at: languageadmin2@okanagan.org limləmt | Thank you.

The Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) is a one-on-one language immersion program that helps people to become fluent speakers by bringing their language into their daily lives, at home and on the land. It has two streams: Applications for funding will be accepted until October 15, 2024. Visit the Mentor-Apprentice page to learn more about the program, eligibility, guidelines and application process: To

Way’ Members, The 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements for OKIB are now available. Click here to view the 2023-2024 Okanagan Indian Band Audited Financial Statements

September 26th or 27th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm @ New Horizons building, #8 Bonneau Rd. Topics include – Promising pathway -stages of business development -Effective business practices -Adaptation and Resilience -Credit Awareness and support system for Indigenous women entrepreneurs There will be breakfast, lunch door prizes, swag and honorariums for attendees. To register please contact April at: 778-471-8340 or

OKIB Youth Leadership Council invites you to welcome: Takla Nation for Ceremony and Cultural exchange for Youth. Lunch will be provided! September 13th 10:30am-2:00pm at Public Safety Office, 118 Head of the Lake Rd (Lower Level of Head of the Lake Hall)