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AUGUST 13-15 AT KOMASKET PARK The Culture Camp has something for all OKIB members. It’s three full days of cultural events that will honour our heritage and continue our traditions. See the poster for times and events, and register here: https://forms.gle/FqkoCTfha3BKXpqo7

Attention Members: OKIB has started a new construction project on the 6-Mile dam. The old dam was destroyed by floods so it will be decommissioned and replaced with riffles. The riffles will provide the same irrigation function and access as the dam, but will also allow for fish passage, provide usable fish habitat, and increase bank stability where erosion is

August 20th 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Bluebird Building. *The Zucchini workshop has been rescheduled to August 20th* Learn how to cook with a garden favorite, zucchinis, with Chantelle Eustache and the Food Security Initiative. Come test out a few recipes to share with loved ones. Snacks will be provided, if a full meal is needed please ensure

August 12, 2024 Swan Lake Indian Reserve No. 4 (Highway 97 – Old Kamloops). McElhanney Ltd. will be on site on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 to retrieve some additional survey data on a ground survey to complete a design for this location. Any questions, contact the OKIB Lands Department at 250-542-3444. lim ləmt! OKIB Lands Department

Rewild Ranch (11877 McMillian Drive) August 26th – August 30th, 9:00am – 2:00pm Unlock new opportunities with our equine connection program! Enjoy our hands-on sessions with intuitive horses that build trust, confidence and personal growth. Experience the unique healing power of horses and take a step into a fun and magical adventure. Contact activities@okanagan.org to register

August 12th, 0830 Hours (8:30am) Way’ Members, We’re happy to report that the Hullcar Mountain wildfire has been moved to ‘being held’ status (definition: wildfire is projected, based on fuel and weather conditions and resource availability, to remain within the current perimeter, control line or boundary. At this point, crews may finish establishing control lines, conduct fuel management activities and

August 12th 2024 0700 hours The Evacuation Alert issued by the Okanagan Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at, August 6, 2024 at 1900 hours to the area(s) on Heywood Armstrong Road has been rescinded. Addresses include: 38 Heywood-Armstrong Rd. 41 Heywood-Armstrong Rd. 50 Heywood-Armstrong Rd. 65 Heywood-Armstrong Rd. 2853 Heywood Armstrong Rd Please note that an Evacuation Alert may

August 10th, 0930 Hours (9:30am) Way’ Members, Growth of the fire has slowed as BC Wildfire crews continue to work towards containment on the West, South and East flanks. Currently the fire is estimated at 716 Hectares. Environment Canada is once again forecasting a mix of scattered showers and thunderstorms for this afternoon and into Sunday afternoon. Due to weather

Way’ Members, the other Beach water sampling results have been posted. Key points -Komasket Beach – Good results. Swimming advisory removed July 24, 2024 -Smitken & Mudhole Beach – Good results at both. The thick brown-yellowish coloration along shoreline at Smitken beach is now gone. -Spider Ranch – Resampled August 7 and results will be given at next update. -Head

Empowerment through Education Call us to book a personal or small group training session for essential Naloxone education today. Nicole Sullivan, Harm Reduction Peer Support at 250-309-7364.