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Wellbriety is adding in new sessions Way’ Members, Starting May 18th Wellbriety will be happening at two locations! -Thursdays at 5:30pm, 5701 Heritage drive -Saturdays at noon at the Public Safety Office (lower level of 118 Head of the Lake Road) The Wellbriety path does not compete with A.A. or any other pathway of personal recovery, but instead enriches those

Notice of low level aerial survey flyover – Between May 10th to 20th Way’ Members, We’ve recieved notice that FortisBC will be conducting low level aerial flyovers in the Okanagan from May 10th to 20th. The helicopter will be inspecting high-pressure transmission lines for possible leaks. Talon Helicopters, on behalf of FortisBC, is permitted to conduct low-level flying over our

We would like to inform you of a minor delay in the construction schedule for the Swan Lake to Racetrack section due to recent rainfall and equipment breakdown. Currently the traffic is flowing smoothly in both directions. However, please be advised that there may be expected delays of approximately 6 minutes. Night Shift Schedule; Night shift schedule will continue from

Way’ Members, there will be two Sockeye Fry Release Ceremonies coming to the Vernon area this spring: Lower Vernon Creek – May 7, 10:00 am Six Mile Creek – May 9, 10:00 am Ceremonies will be hosting prayers and ceremonial releases of Okanagan Sockeye fry. Dates are subject to change due to water temperature changes! For more information contact:Event Plannerevents@syilx.org

Q&A with Photographer Sophie Isaac (With photos from the 2024 ESSO Cup) OKIB member Sophie Isaac recently achieved the goal of being accredited by Hockey Canada as a media photographer for the Esso Cup U18 Tournament that wrapped up in Vernon yesterday. We are sharing some of her photos of the games along with a brief Q&A about her passion. 

Way’ Members, please see posters for upcoming Elders events in May!

Elders activities calendar for May

Nominal Roll iPad distribution Monday, April 29th, 2024 4:00pm-6:00pm Just wanted to clear things up regarding the iPad distribution. These iPads are specifically for students who are registered on the Okanagan Indian Band’s Nominal Roll and attend school in the following districts: SD22, SD23, SD83, Vernon Christian School, St. James Elementary, and Nkmaplqs i snmamayatn ikl sqilxwtet | Cultural Immersion

Way’ Members, the May edition of Senklip is now available! Click here to read the full newsletter digitally