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July 9 to 11th, 2024 Way’ Members, Here’s a Community report on the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly, which took place in Montreal from July 9th to 11th Click here to read the full report here: OKIB Community report on the Assembly of First Nations AGA in Montreal

August 19th, 4:30-6:30pm @ New Horizons building (#8 Bonneau Rd, Vernon BC) Proceeds go towards next year’s Komasket Powwow on June 6-8th, 2025 You could win: -Spallumcheen pkg (18 holes + golf cart) -BBQ -Carseat – Winter 24’/25′ Silverstar Seasons Pass Giftcards NDN Taco dinner & Loonie auction $15 taco, chips and drink combo

Way’ Members, The Food share program will be happening again! This time it’s at Komasket kitchen, August 22nd from 2pm – 6pm or until supplies last. Please bring your own bags! All food is grown from the food security initiative at Sun Valley Ranch.

Way’ Members, Please see the Elder’s Calendar for September

Way’ Members, come check our open house any Thursday in September. For more information call Nicole Sullivan Peer Support Worker 250-309-7364

Available anytime, while supplies last

Way’ Members, the Language and Culture team will be going huckleberry picking, August 21st and 23rd. Meet at Head of the Lake Hall around 8:00 am, depart from Head of the Lake Hall at 9:00 am and drive to Silverstar. Please bring: -A packed lunch -Appropriate clothing for the weather and harvesting -Lawn chairs -A bucket or basket -Water -Sunscreen

Way’ Members, Please be advised that westside road has washed our near Lake Okanagan Resort and is currently on single lane alternating traffic. Global BC: https://globalnews.ca/news/10702449/westside-road-washed-out-lake-okanagan-resort/

Way’ Members, Out of respect for the family the event organizers have made arrangements to reschedule the Komasket powwow fundraiser to August 19th. Komasket Powwow Fundraiser Rescheduled to August 19th, 4:30-6:30pm @ New Horizons building (#8 Bonneau Rd, Vernon BC) Proceeds go towards next year’s Komasket Powwow on June 6-8th, 2025 You could win: -Spallumcheen pkg (18 holes + golf

Click here for the registration link Commitments This training is provided by Jelly Academy and fully funded by Indigenous Tourism BC’s Indigenous Tourism Training Initiative (ITTI). We have limited spots available for this training. Participants are expected to commit to attending all three training sessions and completing all homework (approximately 2 hours/week). Applications are open below. To learn more, visit www.indigenousbc.com/training