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OKIB Youth Council to promote youth well being campaign Read more about it on the castanet page: https://www.castanetkamloops.net/video/27824/okanagan-indian-band-youth-council-launches-a-campaign-for-wellbeing-of-youth/

Blue-green algal blooms can produce toxins that are harmful to people, pets and livestock. Algal blooms will sometimes make the water look like thick pea soup or paint, form floating clumps or scums, and may have strong, unpleasant odour. It is impossible to know if toxins are present in the water without testing. There are reported presence of algae along

July 3rd 10:30am – 1:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Road) Calling all Syilx Elders to join us for a Summer luncheon where we can visit, laugh and share stories Featuring: bingo, music and door prizes! Open to Syilx Nation Elders For more info contact: Raven Mikuletic, Communications Coordinator rmikuletic@syilx.org 250-707-0095 ext 121

July 4th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm @ Head of the Lake Hall (118 Head of the Lake Rd) Guest speaker: Kate Blomfield of Ratcliff LLP For more information:OKIB Lands Department250 542 3444

We are pleased to announce that Interior Health will be providing access to a Community Health Nurse (CHN) every week at our facility. This service will cater specifically to follow-up shots and infant care needs. If you or your family members require follow-up regarding infant health, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. The CHN will be available

Congratulations Grads of 2024! Chief Byron congratulates the Grads on behalf of OKIB Chief and Council. (2:44 minutes watch time)

June 28th 10 AM – 2 PM @Komasket Park Sponsored by the Pre-Employment Supports Program Come join us for a BBQ Lunch – First Come First served. -Photo booth -Cup cake decorating -Inclusion awareness workshops -Art workshops -Shirt tie-die And much more! For more information please contact: Glenda Louis: 250 542 4328 extension 3004 Randi Robins: 250 241 2874

Way’ Members, the OKIB Elders Activities Coordinators will be doing a ticket draw for the Kamloopa Indian Days Indian Relay race & Bull riding events. All Elders 65+ will be automatically entered, no sign up necessary. 3 draws for 2 tickets for the Friday, June 28th event. Draw date – Monday June 24th Keep an eye out for the winner

Kn Sqilxw day Shuttle Friday June 21st Pick up from: Bluebird, OKIB Fire Hall, Whitemans Creek and Round Lake Shuttle A begins pick up at 6AM & returns home at the first break – 12PM (Lunch) Shuttle B begins pick up at 12PM & returns home after Dinner – 5PM Spaces are limited, riders must register To register all Rayne

Call out for Youth Workers for Kn Sqilxw Day Registration link: https://forms.gle/YCPdhgrM1nBNR76t9 Language and Culture Program is looking for 10 OKIB youth to work on sqilxw day Friday June 21, 2024 Youth must be available to work between hours of 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Youth will be at Komasket Park all day and must be dressed appropriately for the