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ZONE A: April 30 th & May 1 st, 2026 – Area A Clean Up Day north of Pro Hardware, Irish Creek, Head of the Lake, Round Lake, and Salmon River. ZONE B: May 7th & 8th 2026 – Area B Clean Up Day south of Pro Hardware: Bradley Creek, Six mile, Nashwhito (Siwash) Creek, and Whiteman’s Creek Questions? Contact Public Works & Housing 250-542-3444 olhreception@okanagam.org

Way’ members, the Mental Wellness Hub will be having AA Meetings on Wednesday’s 12:00pm-1:00pm  This is a safe, non-judgmental space where people come together to share, listen, and support one another on their recovery journey.Whether it’s your first meeting or you’ve been attending for years, you are welcome here—just as you are. There’s no pressure to speak; simply being present

April 9th, 2026 Way’ Members, Please be advised that the OKIB Primary Care Clinic is currently experiencing longer-than-usual wait times for appointments. Where patients were previously able to book within 1-2 weeks, wait times are now closer to 4-5 weeks. This change is largely due to physician staffing shortages, including one physician going on maternity leave late fall and another

Way’ Members, the Elder’s Luncheon scheduled for this Thursday, April 9th has been cancelled out of respect for the family. Limlemt for you patience and understanding.

The wake will be held at the residence of Diane Louis 13 Six Mile Creek Road, Vernon BC Lea will arrive at 12:00 PM, April 8, 2026 Funeral service will be held at St. Benedict’s Church 12:00 PM, April 10, 2026 Cremation to follow. Dinner to follow the service. No photos or videos at service or wake. Donations may be

April 2nd, 2026 Charles Jebb, OKIB’s newest Community Safety Officer The Okanagan Indian Band is strengthening its community safety presence with the addition of a new Community Safety Officer (CSO). Charles Jebb has joined the team and will be working alongside Community Safety Officer, Bill Brewer to support a consistent, visible presence across the community. With this addition, coverage is

Way’ Members, the April Senklip is now available to read online. This month features many great stories and member submitted articles. Read the April Senklip here The April edition has also been mailed out. Look for physical copies arriving soon!

Programs start April 13th to June 18th Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU746hvi3yBnBBEi0wZvqpLJr5UMk4xOVo2TVBXSlJZN1o1TDJSODg0R05YSi4u&route=shorturl Multiple grade levels available! For more information please contact: activities@okanagan.org 250-241-6946

Way’ Members, The Education department has shared their final presentation for the Indigenous Early Learning Capital Needs Funding Assessment meeting which took place on March 24th. The presentation outlines the work of the assessment that took place, along with the purpose and next steps in the process. Limlemt to everyone who took part in the engagement sessions and survey You

Way’ Members, the Safety and Prevention open house has been postponed to allow for better timing. A new date for the open house will be announced soon. Limlemt for your patience.