Senklip - July 2014

July 2014

OKIB CHIEF & COUNCIL CONGRATULATE FOR THE REGOGNITION BESTOWED UPON LEONARD MARCHAND

“The Okanagan Indian Band is honoured to hear of the news.

Your advocacy and leadership about justice for all First Nations is a benchmark to work towards and a legacy with the Okanagan and Indigenous Peoples’ and accounts for progressive change in Goverment Policy”-Chief Byron Louis

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ernon-born Len Marchand, 81, is one of 25 people named to the Order of B.C. “These recipients exemplify the positive difference one person can make in a community and are an inspiration to all British Columbians,” said Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon.

An agronomist by trade, Marchand became an aboriginal leader early on and in 1968, was the first and only First Nations person to be elected to the House of Commons from B.C. He was elected three times in the Kamloops riding.

In Ottawa, he was appointed as a parliamentary secretary, as a minister of state and as minister of the environment in the Trudeau government.

After being appointed to the Senate, he continued to advocate for justice for all First Nations in Canada. He remained in the Senate until 1998.

Marchand, who grew up at Six Mile Creek, was the first aboriginal person to graduate from public secondary school in Vernon, In addition to his public service, he also helped establish one of B.C.’s first aboriginal drug & alcohol treatment centres.

“He is a tremendous example to First Nations for his trailblazing career and an example to all of us,” states a provincial government release.

“He strived to make Canada a better place at a time when he was basically alone in institutions that did not include First Nations in their considerations. He was not deterred by racism, prejudice or other obstacles.”

Marchand will receive the Order of B.C. during a ceremony Nov. 6.

-Media Release from the Vernon Morning Star

Okanagan Indian Band, 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC. V1H-2A4 “Ensuring the Future through Cultural, Social and Economic Development.”

Senk’lip News

Editor: Sulinek Saddleman Ph: (250) 542-4328 ext. 200 Fx: (250) 542-4990 sulinek.saddleman@okanagan.org Mail: 12420 Westside Rd., Vernon, BC, V1H 2A4

Chief: Byron Louis Councillors: Homer Alexis, Lyle Brewer, Barbra (June) Cole, Tim Isaac, Allan Louis, Coola Louis, Diane Louis, Raymond Marchand, Russell Williams and Leland Wilson

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Administration

TSILHQOT’IN NATIONAL GOVERNMEN

TSILHQOT’IN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 253-4 Avenue North • Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T4 • Phone (250) 392-3918 • Fax (250} 398-5798

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This decision will bring much needed certainty for First Nations, government and industry. This case is about us regaining our independence- to be able to govern our own Nation and rely on the natural resources of our land. We are ready to move forward in this new relationship with

PRESS RELEASE government and industry. That work starts today” said Tsilhqot’in Nation Welcomes Recognition of Full Aboriginal Chief Joe Alphonse, Tl’etinqox Title for the First time in Canadian Government, Tsilhqot’in National Government Tribal History Chairman.

Vancouver, BC (June 26,2014): The Tsilhqot’in Nation welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision overruling the BC Court of Appeal’s judgment on Aboriginal title. The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the 2007 ruling of the BC Supreme Court and declared Aboriginal title to approximately 2000 km’ in the heart of the Tsilhqot’in homeland, in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region of British Columbia.

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs stated “amazing, absolutely amazing!

Thank you Tsilhqot’in for your courageous leadership, temerity and relentless tenacity! The Supreme Court of Canada completely repudiated the greatly impoverished and highly prejudicial positions of the BC and Federal governments which formed the basis of the BC Court of Appeal decision. As parties supporting the Tsilhqot’in in this case, we worked collectively to ensure the Supreme Court of Canada would understand that recognizing Indigenous Title and Rights do not diminish Canadian society, it enriches it. Let us celebrate this momentous and historical victory!”

The Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling ends a long history of denial and sets the stage of recognition of Aboriginal title in its full form. Rejecting the BC Court of Appeal’s impoverished view of title as specific, intensely used sites is a step towards true and lasting reconciliation for all First Nations. The Tsilhqot’in Nation has worked tirelessly BCAFN Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould stated, with many organizations to make this a reality.

“This decision is a game changer. The court has clearly sent a message that the Crown must take Aboriginal title “We take this time to join hands and celebrate a new seriously and reconcile with First Nations honourably.” relationship with Canada. We are reminded of our elders She continued, “The decision is an opportunity to truly who are no longer with us. First and foremost we need to settle, once and for all, the land question in BC- where say sechanalyagh (thank you) to our Tsilhqot’in Elders, our Nations are not simply making claims to the Crown many of whom testified courageously in the courts. We under an outdated federal policy but where there must are completing this journey for them and our youth. Our be true reconciliation based on recognition and where the strength comes from those who surround us, those who outcome of negotiations is certain. On behalf of the First celebrate with us, those who drum with us” said Plaintiff, Nations in British Columbia, heartfelt congratulations to Chief Roger William of Xeni Gwefin. the Tsilhqot’in people.”

Xeni Gwet’in Chief William states, “First Nations across this country have taken legal action, entered into treaty, practiced their language and demonstrated use of the land and through this they have supported us- we thank you. Non-First Nation organizations and First Nation organizations are adamant in helping us and we are grateful. We are especially grateful for the support we received from our neighbors, the non-Aboriginal residents and businesses in the title area, who intervened before the Supreme Court of Canada to say that they welcomed a declaration of Aboriginal title. These organizations have been interveners and in general support - sechanalyagh.”

This decision needs to be acknowledged as a positive step forward in reconciliation between the government and First Nations. Resolving Aboriginal title reduces conflict, creates the opportunity for respectful relations and ends an era of denial. We stand in solidarity with all other First Nations and Indigenous people globally in the necessity of resolving land claims and moving forward.

Media Contact:

Chief Roger William: (250) 267-6593 “Under our own laws and teachings there is no question Chief Joe Alphonse: (250) 305-8282 that these are our lands. This is the end of denying rights Grand Chief Stewart Phillip: (250) 490-5314 and title. We met the legal test in 2007 and that should have been the end of it.

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Sen'klip Submissions

Deadline: 15th of each month with distribution by the 1st Please send submissions to: sulinek.saddleman@okanagan.org Documents: in word format Photos: jpeg format

Application for Status Cards

If you would like to unsubscribe to the Senk’lip please call me at 250-542-4328 or email me at sulinek.saddleman@okanagan.org

A secondary piece of ID is also required such as:

1. Birth Certificate Application will not be 2. Provincial Health Care accepted unless you have the Card following Mandatory Valid Picture ID: When applying for a status card for a minor, only the 1. Passport legal guardian can apply and 2. Driver’s License sign and must present their 3. Provincial ID picture ID along with the 4. Student Card child’s birth certificate.

5. Firearm License 6. Employee Card (which You are also required to cannot be expired for more bring your own picture either than 6 months) passport or status card size.

Status Card Fees: Okanagan Indian Band members Free Non-Band members $25.00 Registration of Birth/ Marriage/Death/ Amendments Fees: Okanagan Indian Band members Free Non-Band members $10.00 *These Fees are due to supplies and courier fees.

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Housing

Housing

HOUSING A YEAR IN REVIEW It’s been one year since I’ve been the Housing Officer for the Okanagan Indian Band, and it has been an experience! I’ve had a lot of sleepless nights, and can be found answering questions about housing any hour of the day, including nights, and weekends.

But, I love it, and I think you really have to love Housing to be in Housing, because on a weekly basis I have to do things that I don’t want to do, but most times are necessary. It usually pays off when I’ve touched someone in some way by helping them, and I get those unexpected tears of happiness, nice comments, or a nice hug, and I still love coming to work in the morning to my Public Works & Housing family.

LOOKING FORWARD Last Fall I attended a Housing Symposium hosted by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) with over 100 other Housing Officers in BC, and there were 2 Housing Officers that were given the time to tell their Band’s success stories. From then on I was inspired, and I wanted the Okanagan Indian Band to have their own Housing success story, which I strive to make possible.

My start to this came this past March, I was asked to speak at a conference in March hosted by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) and Seabird Island regarding our experiences and success with the Shelter Policy 5.4. When I accepted I thought I was speaking to a group of 8, which turned out to be about 138; so it was a very scary task, but I was able to speak about a topic that I have passion for, and take pride in, our Housing Policy.

This Policy took up a lot of my life, from working on it at my children’s ball games, to working on it at home. It was also a lot of going back and forth with my boss, and AANDC, and changes with other Housing issues that came up during the writing process. By last Page 4 | www.okib.ca

PHASE 1-10 REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND Out of the 80 eligible units, 30 units have completed renovations/replacements.

29 are partially completed, and 29 have not been started yet. If you have any questions regarding your letter that was sent in November, or need help with the renovation process I can help.

YEARLY INSPECTIONS We completed all yearly inspections for the 2013/14 year except 2 out of our 75 units. Since then our Maintenance Department has worked hard to complete all required work. But, since our department is years behind in Fall it met all of AANDC ‘s standards to comply with the new Shelter Policy, and by November 26, 2013 the Housing Policy was passed by Council. We are in our final stages with AANDC, and will be one of the first 10 in BC to pass this process.

AANDC SHELTER POLICY 5.4 Although, I may not completely agree with AANDC’s new Shelter Policy Requirements for Band Rental units, I know that until this issue is resolved Okanagan Band needs to comply with AANDC’s Shelter Requirements in order to run a successful Housing Department. If you are unfamiliar with the new Requirements, in general, this means that AANDC will not pay for any shelter costs associated to a home without a mortgage. This issue has caused a major uproar from all First Nation Bands in BC, and now

RENOVATIONS 6 Mould applications have been approved and will be started shortly; and 10 other Renovation applications have been submitted to the funding source. We have 60 people on the renovation waiting list, so to have 6 approved, and 10 others that have been applied for, we are well on our way.

If you would like an application sent to you, or need help with an application you can call or email anytime. Just keep in mind that the renovation waiting list is quite long so please don’t expect immediate renovations after applying.

higher levels of Government, such as UBCIC are working on rectifying this issue (this still has not been resolved to date). But, the bottom line is, if we did not comply, it would have meant that we would be forced to make all S/A clients in those units leave, which to me is unacceptable.

ARREARS Another big deal in Housing has been the on-going arrears issue. When I started last July, the arrears were at $331,781.83, and today they are at $262,736.33. Agreements with tenants owing arrears have been signed, and all payment s have to be made by the 1st of every month, if payment is not made the tenant will receive an eviction letter by the 2nd of every month, and this process will continue indefinitely.

July 2014 Program. Which is a free home energy evaluation to improve the comfort and efficiency of your home, free of charge.

In partnership with BC Hydro Power Smart and FortisBC, the Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) provides qualified* low-income BC Hydro and FortisBC residential account holders with free: •Personalized home energy

evaluation.

•Installation of energy saving products by a qualified contractor.

•Personalized energy efficiency advice to help you create a more comfortable home for your family .

This program is available to both renters and home owners in detached houses, townhouses, duplexes and mobile homes, with the installation of energy saving products that may include: • energy saving light bulbs • faucet aerators for the kitchen and bathroom • water-saving showerheads • water heater pipe wrap • door weatherstrip Some homes may also qualify for: • ENERGY STAR® refrigerator • attic, wall or crawlspace insulation

AANDC HOUSING SUBSIDIES We’ve had 3 AANDC Housing Subsidies approved, and we have 2 more pending approval. If anyone needs help with their House Subsidy application, I am always here to help, please contact me well in advance to building your house SOCIAL HOUSING/RENTALS though, because if the project has Our Social Housing/Rental application been started, AANDC will not accept waitlist is sitting at 95 applications. the application.

Many of them are quite outdated.

Each applicant will need to phone or SMOKE DETECTORS come into the office to update their If your house does not have a smoke application by the first week of January detector, we have smoke detectors at annually. If you have any immediate Operations, Lands, and Housing that changes you may call the office at can be installed for you. For further any time. If you choose not to update information contact our office. your application it shall be deemed inactive. It is your responsibility to apply each year in order to keep your ECAP application active and considered for ALL OKIB units will be participating social housing as it becomes available. in the Energy Conservation Assistance Maintenance we are playing catch up.

All Emergency and High Priority Work orders are done first, but we have your inspection reports on file, which states the repairs needed, and our team will be to your unit as soon as possible.

Every home is different. Your evaluator will determine which energy efficiency upgrades your home is eligible for. The installation of some products may require multiple visits.

If you are a private homeowner and would like to also participate in this program contact me as soon as possible.

Tetku Coutlee Housing Officer Okanagan Indian Band 12420 Westside Rd. Vernon, BC V1H-2A4 250 542 3444 ext 406 fax 250 542 0541 www.okib.ca tetku.coutlee@okanagan.org

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Administration

Community

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Please join me in welcoming the newest members of the Administrative Support team!

Taralyn Joe, has been hired as the new Administrative Support Clerk for the Public Works & Housing . Taralyn comes with varied experience gained both within the OKIB as well as external organizations such as Statistics Canada, and Safeway Canada. She has filled in on an ‘oncall’ basis for many of our different departments so you will be getting a familiar voice when you call the OLH office. We will miss Taralyn from our ‘on-call’ staff group; she is a dependable employee.

Nicole Chillihitzia, has been hired as the Receptionist/Administrative Support for the Daycare. Nicole comes with prior experience with the OKIB Daycare team including an ECE (Early Childhood Education) Assistant Certification. She has worked with OKIB with Upper Nicola Band in the past as well. Welcome back to the OKIB team Nicole!

We thank all of the candidates that applied and look forward to continuing to work with you.

Hello!

My name is Joseph Jack and I am the Communications and Grants Coordinator for the Okanagan Indian Band.

I was born and raised in Kamloops but my families roots are in the Okanagan. I graduated from the Journalism, PR and Communications program at Thompson Rivers University in 2012 and I am proud to be working for and with my people.

My job will be to develop and oversee an effective and clear communications system that will keep our membership informed of any changes or decisions that will affect their daily lives. Don’t hesitate to stop by the office or email me at joseph.jack@okanagan.org if you have ideas or questions about how to best communicate with the membership.

I will also develop and oversee a corporate grants program which will help bring more funding to our reserve to provide existing and new services to the memebership.

Have a great day!

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Health

Health

July 2014

Anyone wishing more information on the Diabetes Food Guide please contact Mary Louis, Community Health Representative

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Administration

Traditional Food Gathering

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Interior Region Nations

Get Back to the Land Challenge (Ktunaxa, Syilx, Secwépemc, Nlaka’pamux, Stát’lmc, Dãlkelh, Dené)

The Secwepemc Health Caucus has challenged all bands of the Interior Region Nations to Get Back to the Land based on practices that kept our people healthy and brought our communities together since time immemorial. The Winning community will be featured in the First Nations Health Authority’s SPIRIT MAGAZINE and receive a $10,000 food security grant from the First Nations Health Authority.

Scoring System: 1 point For each child, youth, adult, and elderly person involved* 1 point For each food or medicine harvested and preserved.

1 point For youth/child reporting on the activity in your ancestral language. *Per harvesting/preserving activity, minimum 2 different age groups required Example A grandmother, a parent, and a child go root digging and the child reports via video = 5pts Explanation of activity written in the language: Date: May 2014 My name is Cordell. I am from Nkamuplx (Okangan Band) This is an elders showing us how to gather t’lakwa (wild celery).

Child:1 point 3 adults:3 points tlakwa:1 point report in the language: 1 point Total = 6 points

The Okanagan Band is one of the largest bands and if we pull together as a team and record our activities out on the land I believe we have a chance to win the $10,000.00 for our community.

Submissions can be made by video or pictures & writing (with proof of date, date stamp) to Mary Louis at the Health Department 250-542-5094 fax: 250542-3083 or emailed to ramona.louis@okangan.org

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We now have an OKIB facebook page https://www.facebook. com/OkanaganBand Please like and spread the word!

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ELDERS FUNDRAISERS

Aug 14 Thurs- Loonie Auction- Supper 5:30pm Sept 14 Sunday Bingo12:30 pm Contact Peggy Brewer 250-542-2745 250-549-0439 The Elders wish to sincerely thank all those who donated to our Garage Sale and Loonie Auction.

The many donations from the residents of Parker Cove were greatly appreciated.

Thank you also to those of you who came and supported our fund raising activities The Raffle Winners were: 1, Handmade Quilt – Laura Miller 2, Pendleton Blanket – Albert Arnouse 3. Afghan – Annabelle Tronson

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Hybrid sprayer for weeds.

If found please return to Economic Development

Post Secondary Applications

Eligibility for Post-Secondary Funds can be reviewed in the PostApplication Deadlines: Secondary Policies on the OKIB For September enrolment - dead- Web-Site and Funding is based on Planning to apply for Post-Sec- line April 30 Funds Available ondary?

For January Enrolment - deadline September 30 Applications can be picked up If you have any question about the from the Band Office or printed application form or programs that For May Enrolment - deadline from the Band’s website www. are funded please contact Lacey January 30 okib.ca and are to be submitted Gregoire by phone 250-542-4328 to Lacey Gregoire Ext 209 or email. (lacey.gregoire@okanagan.org)

Council Meetings Scheduled & Process Regular Schedule: 1st Tuesday of month 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2nd Tuesday of month 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 3rd Tuesday of month 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Changes will be circulated via email

All requests to be added to the Councils agenda must be submitted to Executive Director by Wednesday 4:30pm preceding each council meeting. Agenda items are reviewed and approved by the Executive Director and Chief Thursday afternoon.

If you have any further questions or clarification please contact Sherry Louis, Executive Assistant to the Council, 250-542-4328 ext. 210 or email sherry.louis@okanagan.org

and www.okib.ca

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Snc’c’amala?tn News

Snc’c’amala?tn News

SENKLIP July 2014 Snc’c’amala?tn News

During the summer we spend a lot of time playing outside with water, so please bring a bathing suit, extra clothes and a sun hat for your child. We supply sunscreen.

From the Director/Principal Lorraine Ladan

Have a great summer.

Closures

Limlimpt

The daycare will be closed: Tuesday, July 1 – CANADA DAY

Denise, Jordyn, Theresa, Mona and our TUPA (Virginia)

The daycare and summer day camp will be closed: Monday, August 4 – BC DAY

Preschool Wi, From the Speplina Room:

Farewell It is the time of year that we say goodbye to many of the children and families.

To all of our students who will not be returning, we wish you well and hope that you come and visit. Thank you for the time you have spent with us. We will miss you. Many of you will be back to daycare, preschool, kindergarten or the Cultural Immersion School in September…have a fun and restful summer. To those of you who will be coming to daycare over the summer or the Summer Day Camp, we hope that you enjoy the great activities that we are planning.

Congratulations to our students graduating from Preschool, Kindergarten and the Cultural Immersion School. This is a great accomplishment.

Willy Cohen is our only Grade 7 graduate this year. Willy will be greatly missed. He started in the infant/toddler daycare and has been in all of our programs: daycare, Head Start, preschool, kindergarten and all the way through the Immersion School from Grades 1 to 7. Willy and his family have been an integral part of the school over the years. We thank you for your good spirit and positive contributions.

We have an amazing group of early childhood educators, teachers, language instructors and support staff. Thank you for your time and efforts over the past year and have an enjoyable summer.

To Our Supporters Thank you to all of the individuals who continue to support our early childhood programs and school. There are many of you who step up to the plate and do a lot to help enhance what we do for the children and students.

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is valued.

• To the Territorial Stewardship staff, you offer the school learning opportunities that are hands-on and exciting and really help the children to get in touch with their roots.

• The Health and Social Development Department offers great support to the children around dental care, diabetes prevention, a healthy lifestyle and sound advice around illness and prevention.

We thank you for your participation and assistance with our mini Sadie’s Walk.

We appreciate the education and child and family support programs that you offer.

• We could not get by without the work that the Finance Department does for us on a daily basis. We send piles of paper their way and count on them for payroll, tracking funds, paying bills…the list goes on and on. You are a great group of ladies with Don at the helm!

• The staff in Administration are an amazing team of people. Yancy Ochoa has been a welcome addition to OKIB in the area of Human Resources. I don’t know how we lived without you in the past. Ken McGregor is always there when we need him and has influenced positive change within OKIB. You have a big job, Ken! Sherry, Veronica and Sharmaine… you are always efficient with any requests that we have sent your way.

• Operations staff keep our building and grounds well maintained. We have a large building to upkeep and call on them almost daily. We truly appreciate the work that you do here to keep our building in safe and in good repair. You must have a roomful of work orders from us alone!

Thanks goes to the maintenance staff and in-office staff.

• And of course, Lacey Gregoire-

Gabriel and Glenda Louis in the Education Department are committed to our programs, children and families. We could not manage without your interest and dedication. You are the best!

We do not wish to miss anyone, because in some way you all do work that touches the daycare and school in some aspect.

Thank you for making us look good.

Infant/Toddler Congratulations Mary on completing your Infant and Toddler Specialty courses; we are so proud of you and happy to have you back. While you were away we welcomed Sophia and Gunner to our room, both are learning how to walk. Adrian has insisted on sitting on the big chairs at the table with Jackson; Jackson helps Delissa to clean up the toys; Delissa knows everybody’s name and calls “Leanna where are you?”; Leanna can put on her own shoes and hat to play outside with Isabelle; Isabelle asks “Memaw (Ramona) walk!” and she invites Reese to come with us to look for their mothers; Reese notices when her brother Luke is playing next door with Olivia; Olivia is three now and ready for Head Start, she takes turns with Rydell and Soleil; Rydell and Soleil like to play in the new playhouse with Aurora; Aurora shares the doll stroller with her friends.

Limlimpt Autumn Marchand, Marchand and Ramona Wilson.

Mary

Head Start and 3 to 5 Year Old Daycare Summer is here! We still have spots available for daycare. Call Denise Alexis at 250-545-3800 if you are looking for childcare during July and August.

We are now taking registration for Preschool for September. Please contact Snc’c’amala?tn at 250-545-3800 or come by anytime this summer from Monday to Friday to pick up forms. day with activities and a picnic lunch and then on June 20 we will participate Thank you to everyone for a great year. in the Snc’c’amala?tn annual mini-pow wow. We will end our school year on June Limlimpt: Karla Louis 26 with our kindergarten graduation

Donna Lewis ceremony where we will acknowledge the wonderful achievements of our students Kindergarten and we say goodbye for now.

Wi from the P’qel qin room, It’s hard to believe we are at the end of another busy school year. The children are anxiously awaiting the last day of school and are looking forward to a well deserved summer break.

having read a total of 90 books each and to Rowyn and Eva for completing their 2nd home reading sheets by having read 60 books this year! Way to go! Happy birthday wishes to Rowyn and Kendra who celebrate birthdays in June and to Yesenia who will turn 6 in August.

So wai for now and a big, congratulations I can’t say thank you enough to Trish for to the kindergarten class of 2014. the excellent job that she does each day in our classroom. She helps with everything Mrs. Alexis and Trish Johnson to make our days run smoother. I would Kindergarten Teacher and Certified also like to say Lim Limpt to Virginia Education Assistant Gregoire, our Okanagan Language Teacher for sharing the language with the children SUMMER DAY CAMP AT SNC’C’AMALA?TN and to Mona Tronson for sharing her cultural teachings. For Children Ages 6-10 A big thanks also to Nancy our speech and language assistant Crafts, Sports, Outdoor Activities, Cultural and Katelyn our Certified Activities, Games, One Outing Weekly, Pizza Party and More Education Assistant.

We started off this month with a fieldtrip to the Science Center where we learned about our five senses and then got to make and play with flubber (something like silly putty). We went on a tour of the Vernon Museum and then on June 12 the preschool and kindergarten classes held a fun sports day with events like Congratulations to Anthony sack races and a tug of war. and Mattias for finishing their 3rd home reading sheets and On June 13 we are having a family fun

AVAILABLE SESSIONS: Session 1: July 7 – July 24, 2013 Session 2: July 28 – August 14, 2014 Each session is 14 days Monday to Friday, 5 days a week 9:00 am to 4:00 pm •STATUS: $84.00 per child per session •NON STATUS: $140.00 per child per session •Fees must be prepaid before child can participate •Children must bring own lunch •Children must wear hats and sunscreen •Small morning and afternoon snack provided

For more information: Call 250-545-3800 Session 1 Supervisor: Tanya Saddleman-Joe Session 2 Supervisor: Donna Lewis NOW TAKING REGISTRATION Page 13 | www.okib.ca

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pRESCHOOL

CONGRATULATIONS PRESCHOOL GRADUATION

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pRESCHOOL

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CLASS OF 2014

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nkmaplqs i snmamayatn ikl sqilxwtet

Congratulations Willie Cohen A special congratulations goes to Willie Cohen on graduating from nkmaplqs i snmamayatn ikl sqilxwtet. Willie started off in the baby room and has gone thru every program Snc’c’amala?tn has to offer.

Best Wishes Willie.

Raiders Fastball

July 2014

The Raiders, a men’s fastball team consisting of OKIB Members-Shane Miller, Zack Wilson, Chris Bonneau, Sheldon Louis, Jay-t Bonneau, Johnny Lee Bonneau, Stuart Bonneau, Justin Joe,Ryan Joe, Ellie Bonneau Howie Louis, Tyrelle Louis & Coaches Dan Wilson & Frank Lewis.

Raiders Highlights: 2nd Place in Westbank Cardinals Tournament held on May 31 & June 1.

Wilf – Pitcher – Pitched a one hitter Sunday at Semi Final Game against Westbank Cardinals.

Wilf “superb defence that played an error free game both defensively and offensively. Also coach Dan Wilson, Ryan Joe, and Sheldon Louis who were instrumental on the bench and key components to the team’s success”.

“Also the ladies who played at the Mission Park who kept racing over to cheer us on between the games”.

The final game was between Randy A’s and Six Mile Raiders, a tough battle between the two teams with a grand slam hit by Kevin Gabriel in the 4th inning to take the lead.

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Community

Community

July 2014

The Okanagan Indian Band would like to recognize Shane Miller on his efforts towards Pebble Park. He has built new dugouts and is in the process of building new bleachers.

We would also like to recognize Shane on his Kids Friday Night at the ball park.

Shane has been teaching kids of all ages baseball skills.

He has put a lot of his own time and money into the ball park.

So once again thank you Shane and keep up the great work, It is very much appreciated

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Birthdays

July 2014

Teal Peyton Louis

Born June 6th 2014 Vernon Hospital 8 pounds Congratulations & Proud parents to Bobby .W.C. Louis and Allysha Pomeroy.

We are proud to announce our newest grand daughter. From Cecil and Carol Louis proud grandparents to this beautiful girl.

Happy Birthday Elias from Sulinek and Zack

July 1st Lilah Jack July 6 Dakota Jack

Congratulations to Courtney Jack in placing 3rd for Solo level 11& under at BC Provincial Championships in Victoria May 24th & 25th, 2014. Love Serena, Olivia, and Mom

Happy Birthday Ellie

Happy Birthday Juanita

From Sulinek & Zack

July 6 Jake Jack July 10 Jacob Jack

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‘from Sulinek & Zack

July 19th Lilith Jack July 31st Michael Jack