Members, Chief & Council will host our first-ever Online Membership Forum via Zoom on Monday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For details on how members can participate, go to the official OKIB Facebook page and search under "events". facebook.com/groups/1338692…

The May Senk'lip has stories on the food security initiative and hamper program. Read about the housing and construction projects, education supplement, doctor of the day program and more. Senk'lip is online now and arriving at homes in the coming days: okib.ca/uploads/files/…

Please be safe during these challenging times.

OKIB Health is preparing to offer testing of community members and staff who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19. Starting May 11, Monday to Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. by appointment only. Call the OKIB Nurse Hotline 250-241-7595 to book. okib.ca/uploads/files/…

RCMP in Salmon Arm are searching a missing boy Dreydon Desjarlais 16 last seen Sat at his home on Salmon River Rd wearing blue hoodie blue pants red&black backpack. Police are concerned about his wellbeing. First Nations 5'8" 100 lbs black/brown. Call police if you see Dreydon.

Members, here is an interesting article with Councillor Allan Louis who says the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the need for better access to data related to health in First Nation communities. aptnnews.ca/national-news/…

OKIB is hoping to provide opportunities for Security personnel to enforce compliance of Covid-19 Emergency Bylaw. Due to the sensitive nature of the work and need for Cultural and Social understanding, the intention is to hire Band Members into this role. okib.ca/uploads/files/…

Today we go behind the scenes of the OKIB food hamper program to meet the people involved and to learn about the challenges of preparing 400 food boxes. It's a huge endeavor but it is very rewarding and fortunately we've got the right people on the job. youtu.be/xJFsSWlgVsg

Members, OKIB Management Services is in the process of re-establishing the existing gravel pit operation on IR1. Read about the project here: facebook.com/OKIBGroupofCom…

OKIB members, water use restriction are in effect. The Public Works team has detected HIGH water consumption and long hours on the pumps/wells resulting in low water levels. Please read the notice for details: okib.ca/uploads/files/…

Sqilxw Day will be held at Komasket Park with restrictions in place. Please see the poster and read about the safety measures that will be in place: facebook.com/events/6726167…

Watch as Okanagan Indian Band Chief Byron Louis brings words of encouragement and wisdom to the graduating Class of 2020. youtube.com/watch?v=RA3tRd…

The community is safe; support services are available Chief and Council have confirmed with the RCMP that there is no danger or threat posed to community members due to yesterday’s tragic event. Please read the member bulletin: okib.ca/uploads/files/…

On Dec 9, 2020 the Okanagan Indian Band through OKIB Management Services and OKIB Lands Dept. will hold a referendum to commercially designate 52 acres on the Duck Lake reserve for new economic leasing purposes. Visit okib.ca/landvote to learn more and get ready to vote!

To get ready to vote on the Duck Lake Land Designation on December 9, OKIB Management Services will be hosting two virtual information sessions. Visit okib.ca/landvote to learn more. We hope you can join us!

Want to see a doctor? The new OKIB Primary Care Clinic is accepting patients. It is located in the medical building at Head of the Lake to serve OKIB members and their families on and off reserve. Read the good news here: okib.ca/uploads/files/…

OKIB members, cast your vote today...

“As the next generation, our responsibility is our own people”. Hear more from Daynin Buffalo of Samson Cree Nation and #FirstNation youth across Canada on the important role we all have in keeping our people and communities safe from COVID-19. Watch and share this PSA today:

“Keep smudging, keep praying and keep sanitizing.” Hear more from Knowledge Keeper Ivy Raine of Louis Bull Tribe and other #FirstNation Elders on the important role we all have in keeping ourselves, loved ones and community safe from COVID-19. Watch and share the PSA:

Lut ksnɬipmntəm iʔ sqilxʷtət. Let’s Not Forget our Sqilxʷ Ways: Decolonizing the Family Structure okib.ca/uploads/files/…