MAY 2014
Interior Nations pass Regional Health and Wellness Plan by Consensus The interim Interior Regional Health and Wellness Plan was passed by consensus at the March 18-19 Interior Regional Caucus meeting. The Health and Wellness Plan was built from
this by using the Seven Directives,” said the FNHA’s Regional Director of the Interior, Lisa Montgomery Reid. The Interior Region, credited with coining Directive 1: CommunityDriven, Nation-Based spent two months gathering feedback and direction through their Seven Nation assemblies. This process lead to a focus on governance development through the question of “How we are going to work together?” which included updating the Interior Governance structure and the caucus Terms of Reference. The work at the Seven Nation assemblies also resulted in the development of the iRHWP. Interim Regional Health and Wellness Plan • Lays a foundation of the principles (based on the Seven Directives and Unity Declaration), governance structures and processes that will support our work in the region • Identifies shared regional priorities and Nation priorities that will guide the work of the region and regional envelope decision-making • The iRHWP is a living document that will be revisited and revised to reflect new information and priorities identified by the Nations
the ground up.
Another important outcome of the meeting was the devel“The directive by the Interior Region Nation Executive was to opment of a Seven Nation technical table. 51 of 54 Nations ensure we listened to the people. That we do things differ- were present at the Interior Regional Caucus. ently, that we separate technical and governance and we did To learn more about the Interior Region please visit: http://www.fnha.ca/about/regions/interior
Okanagan Indian Band, 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC. V1H2A4 “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
MEMBERSHIP
MAY 2014 Application for Status Cards Application will not be accepted unless you have the following Mandatory Valid Picture ID: 1. Passport 2. Driver’s License 3. Provincial ID 4. Student Card 5. Firearm License 6. Employee Card (which cannot be expired for more than 6 months)
A secondary piece of ID is also required such as: 1. 2.
Birth Certificate Provincial Health Care Card
When applying for a status card for a minor, only the legal guardian can apply and sign and must present their picture ID along with the child’s birth certificate. You are also required to bring your own picture either 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.
AFN BULLETIN February 25, 2014
ONE TIME IRS PERSONAL CREDIT AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS STUDENTS Eligible former Indian Residential Schools (IRS) students who qualified for the Common Experience Payment (CEP) under the IRS Settlement Agreement may now qualify for a one time IRS Personal Credit (no cash value) for educational programs and services. You may see advertisements on TV, radio or newspapers in the coming weeks. The organization appointed to handle the IRS Personal Credits process is Crawford Class Action Services. Eligible IRS students will receive a Personal Credits Acknowledgement Form in the mail from Crawford Class Action Services. All forms must be completed and returned postmarked no later than October 31, 2014. All instructions to complete the Personal Credits Acknowledgement Form are included in the mailed package to eligible claimants. The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is not overseeing this process but can provide assistance to complete forms if required. The AFN has four Liaison Coordinators available for community presentations as well. Please call the AFN at 1-866-869-6789 if you require assistance or a presentation on IRS Personal Credits. More information is available at: www.residentialschoolsettlement.ca or by calling 1-866-343-1858
Council Meetings Scheduled & Process
Assembly of First Nations, 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1600, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L5 Toll-free: 1-866-869-6789 | Fax: (613) 241-5808 | www.afn.ca
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 and www.okib.ca
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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
COMMUNITY
MAY 2014
Moose stew, oven bannock, huckleberry glazed cake, Indian tea, Indian ice-cream
is a Syilx Knowledge Keeper and a teacher from the Penticton Indian Band. He will share the Captíkʷł Four Food Chiefs Story and his expert knowledge of our traditional foods is a
Registered Dietitian and a member of the Penticton Indian Band. She will speak on the health benefits and advantages of gathering and preserving traditional foods
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
Monday/Wednesdays 7-8 pm
Come learn more about this exciting project partnership between the OKIB Diabetes, Youth and Addictions Programs and Territorial Stewardship Department
Bring your yoga mat Advertising Rates For The Sen’klip MondayFull page: (10” x 14”) & water Chair ¾ Page (10” x 10 ½”) ½ Page (10” x 7” or 5” x 14”) Yoga For More Info:
¼ Page (10” x 3 ½” or 5” x 7”) 1/8 Page (5” x 3 ½”) Mary Louis Wednesday 1/16 page (2 ½ x 1 ¾” size of 250-542-5094 business Regular card) HOL HO HALL Size OKIBYoga Members Public/Business Plus HST Full Page $150 $300 ¾ Page $100 $200 Bring your ½ Page $75 $150 dancing (running) ¼ Page $ 40 $80 shoes & water 1/8 Page $ 30 $60 1/16 Page $25 $50
Thursdays 12-1 pm head of the lake hall
Latin Dance
Monday/Wednesdays 7-8 pm Monday Chair Yoga Wednesday Regular Yoga
Bring your yoga mat & water For More Info: Mary Louis 250-542-5094 HO HALL HOL
For more info: Yancy Ochoa 250-542-4328
Wednesdays/Thursdays 545-645pm & Saturdays 930-1030am Bring yourself & Water For more information: Tetku Coutlee 250-542-3444
HOL HALL
Kickboxing
BringREMINDER your Thursdays 12-1 pm dancing (running) AREA A CLEAN UP DAY- MAY 8th/2014 head of the
NORTH OF PRO-HARDWARE-Bradley Creek, Irish Creek, Head of the Lake, Round Lake and Salmon shoes & water lake hall River AREA B CLEAN UP DAY- MAY 15th/2014 For more info: South OF PRO-HARDWARE-Six-Mile, Nashwhito Yancy Ochoa (Siwash) Creek, and Whiteman’s Creek
Latin Dance
250-542-4328
Wednesdays/Thursdays 545-645pm & Saturdays 930-1030am
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HEALTH
MAY 2014
ELDERS FUNDRAISERS May 3 Saturday Garage Sale 9am4pm $7 table rental June 13 Fri- Bake Sale & Taco Dinner5:30-830pm Raffle $1000 tickets $20/each Aug 14 Thurs- Loonie Auction- Supper 5:30pm Sept 14 Sunday Bingo12:30 pm Contact Peggy Brewer 250-542-2745 250-549-0439
These items have been taken from New Horizons and belong to the elders group. 1. The green tray from the commercial dishwasher is missing 2. A framed poster (approx. 20 X 30) of the Indian 10 commandants is missing 3. A newly purchased Dutch oven pot is missing. Whoever has taken these items, it will be greatly appreciated to have them returned.
•All prescription drugs, as well as over-the-counter drugs and natural health products in oral dosage form, are now part of a new stewardship program the BC MEDICATIONS RETURN •When you do your spring cleaning and find all those leftover PROGRAM. bottle of medication ie cough syrup or other medications that DON’T throw it out, take it back to your nearest pharmacy you are not taking drop them off at any Pharmacy and they will safely dispose of them for you. •The purpose of this program is to recover drugs
DID YOU KNOW:
OKIB INCOME ASSISTANCE COMMUNITY MEETING
that are expired or no longer needed before they are thrown out in the garbage or down sewers and drains.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND…
•Keeping medicine around the house is not safe, especially if you have children/teenagers who could take the medicine by accident
MAY 22 2014
ND
Community Information Meeting
TOPICS INCLUDE
HOL HALL 5:30- 7:00PM
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Changes
HOW DO I DISPOSE OF MEDICINES?
CHANGE BEGINS WITH AN EMPLOYMENT PLAN
• NEW POLICY CHANGES MEAN IMPROVED SERVICES • AGE IMPLEMENATION DEVELOPING AN EMPLOYMENT PLAN • HOW IMPORTANT IS ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE EMPLOYMENT PLAN YOUTH SOCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Ages 19-24
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MAY 22ND
Author: [Name]
2014 Location: OKIB HOL Who to contact: Social Development Office
PRIZES
•Expired medications can be ineffective or even toxic. Prescription drugs, including over-the-counter medicines, can also be subject to reuse, misue, theft and abuse. Flushing your medicines down the toilet or drain, or tossing them in the garbage is not recommended.
Just take the medications in their original containers (plastic bottles or blister packs, but not outer packaging), remove any personal identification, such as you r name, and stop by a pharmacy – you don’t have to return your mediations to the same pharmacy where you purchased them. Drop off your bag with the pharmacist. Not sure where to go Visit www.healthsteward.ca for the pharmacy nearest you. WHAT ABOUT NEEDLES, SYRINGES or Other SHARPS? This program is for medications only, a sharp disposal program might be available, please ask your pharmacist. Keep Safe Stay Healthy Submitted by Patricia Ellis RN OKIB
HEALTH
MAY 2014
Head Lice Clinic and Workshop
Home Care
SCRATCHING FOR ANSWERS
Okanagan Indian Band has two Home Care Programs which are delivered to community members over the age of 19 living on reserve. Both programs are offered to assist families in providing care to help keep community members at home as long as it is safe and reasonable to do so. Both of the programs offer short term respite service. The Adult in Home Care is a program which provides assistance with keeping the home safe while offering companionship and monitoring. Other duties such as home management and assisting with meal preparation will be client focused. Home and Community Care offers some of the day to day upkeep tasks along with personal care such as bathing, dressing, mobility, medication monitoring, companionship and exercises.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 6:00 pm Head of the Lake Hall Snc’c’amala?tn and the OKIB Health Department are holding a seminar, entitled Scratching for Answers which will provide up-to-date information on what works, and what doesn’t. It covers: • How lice spreads in a community • How to be proactive and preventative • Treatment options / chronic cases / why treatment fails • Wet combing method of removal • Benefits of regular screening • Head lice survey to test delegate knowledge • Exciting head lice facts, including samples • Louse life and reproductive cycles Education is truly our best defense against head lice outbreaks. You will learn about safe options for treatment, basic head lice facts and preventive measures. The workshop will be FREE and is open to all members of the community. Head check screenings will be available following the workshop for anyone who is interested. There will be snacks and DOOR PRIZES! Darlene Miller 21172 Cook Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 7P8 Phone: 778 984 5423 www.greatervancouverliceclinic.ca Everyone Welcome
Good Food Box May 15/14 Order $ due by May 8 June 19/14 Order $ due by June 12 July 17/14 Order $ due by July 10 August 21/14 Order $ due by August 14 September 18/14 Order $ due by Sept 11 Contact Rosalie @ 250-542-5094
The general process is; 1) A referral is made 2) An assessment of client is completed 3) A care plan is made specific to each person 4) The client is placed in a program and services begin Who can make a referral? You can make a referral for a family member, friend, neighbor, community member or yourself. How do you make a referral? • In person at the Okanagan Indian Band Health Department, 76 Head of the Lake Road • By telephone: 250-542-5094 with Patricia Ellis or Wanda Duncan • By email: patricia.ellis@okanagan.org or wanda.duncan@okanagan.org
Did you know…
that if you are a Status Indian living on Reserve you do not need to pay taxes on your phone, natural gas or hydro bill? Please check your bills to ensure you are not paying taxes. If you would like more information or with help the tax exemption, please contact Laurie Peters or Marie Tonasket at the Health and Social Development Building, we would be happy to assist. 250 542-5094 •Did you know... that when you turn 19 that you need to fill out a Medical Services Plan Enrollment Application as you will no longer be eligible for Health Benefits under your Parent’s or Guardian’s Medical Services Plan. Today if you go to the hospital or walk-in clinic you could be charged a fee that may not be refundable by First Nations Health Authority because you are not registered and your premiums have not been paid. These forms can be found on the internet or you can come into OKIB Health & Social Development where we can assist with photocopies of your Birth Certificate and Status Card which need to be included with the application. You can find the application at: https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/exforms/msp/178fil.pdf •People returning from living out of province or in the United States will have to re-apply for Health Care. It is never a good thing to wait on these things as a medical emergency may come up at any time and if your premiums are not paid you may be billed for the costs. If you are coming from another province your previous health coverage covers you for 3 months while you transfer your health care coverage. Those returning from the States will have to prove residency, residents of the United States are not eligible for health care in Canada until they prove they have changed residency back to Canada Page 5 | www.okib.ca
MAY 2014
Snc’c’amala?tn News From the Director/Principal Lorraine Ladan
SNC’C’AMALA?TN NEWS es / why treatment fails • Wet combing method of removal • Benefits of regular screening • Head lice survey to test delegate knowledge • Exciting head lice facts, including samples • Louse life and reproductive cycles Education is truly our best defense against head lice outbreaks. You will learn about safe options for treatment, basic head lice facts and preventive measures. The workshop will be FREE and is open to all members of the community. Head check screenings will be available following the workshop for anyone who is interested. There will be snacks and DOOR PRIZES! Darlene Miller 21172 Cook Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 7P8 Phone: 778 984 5423 www. greatervancouverliceclinic.ca
Mini-Sadies Walk
Closures All child care and school programs will be closed: Friday, May 16 – Last STAFF PD DAY of this school year Monday, May 19 – VICTORIA DAY
Head Lice Clinic and Workshop SCRATCHING FOR ANSWERS Thursday, May 15, 2014 6:00 pm Head of the Lake Hall
Infant/Toddler
Happy Birthday to Adrian and Kimora Head Start and 3 to 5 Year Old Dayin May. care With hot, sunny days we like to play outside and explore our beautiful neighbourhood. The babies wear hats outside, every day, all year long. We do this for sun protection and to get in the good habit of wearing a hat. A child may take off the hat a hundred times and we simply help them to put it back on. Children who are over one year will also have sunscreen lotion applied when the UV rays get high. This year we hope to get a few vegetable plants in our garden and maybe some berries too. Congratulations to Mary Marchand for completing the Infant and Toddler Specialty training at Okanagan College. She will be away for a few weeks at a Practicum placement in another daycare centre and we’ll miss her while she’s gone. We are proud of you, Mary!
Snc’c’amala?tn and the OKIB Health Department are holding a seminar, entitled Scratching for Answers which will provide up-to-date information on what works, and what doesn’t. It covers: • How lice spreads in a community Limlimpt Autumn Mary and Ramona. • How to be proactive and preventative • Treatment options / chronic casPage 6 | www.okib.ca
Mini-Sadies Walk
We would like to welcome Landon Scott and Keziah Marchand to Head Start. Happy Birthday to our May babies; Shiloh, Avery, Jalen, Melody, Landon, and Teacher Jordyn. Our Early Childhood practicum student Karen is half way through here with us and is doing lots of great activities, art work and has even brought in some new toys to share with the children. The children and staff have all enjoyed having her here. Our May parent night with be our annual plant swap May 21st this is always a fun night for the ladies and we all get a few new plants to put in our flower beds. Come out and join us from 5-7 pm. A snack will be provided. Hope everyone had a great Easter Holiday!
EDUCATION gift for their parents, so you will have to wait and see what happened to the special rocks we found. Tupa has been teaching us the word (Indianpotato) (YellowBell) and ( S u n flower). We have also been learning the names of birds. Limlimpt In May we well be going on a fieldtrip to Brewer’s Pond. Hopefully we will see the Denise, Jordyn, Theresa, Ashley, Mona turtles. We have to be very quiet or they and our TUPA (Virginia) get scared and go back into the water. Preschool If you have any questions or concerns please talk to Karla or Donna. Wi, From the Speplina Room: Limlimpt: Karla & Donna In April we have been learning about all the signs of spring. We went for a Kindergarten nature walk to Komasket Park and on the way the class gathered little peb- Wi from the P’qel qin room, bles. The children enjoyed the fresh air; we were listening to robins, looking for We have been enjoying the mild weathrocks and searching for flowers. Next er and have been able to get out and the children washed all the rocks we observe insects, flowers, birds and othfound on our adventure. They are work- er signs of Spring. We are planning a ing on a project for the end of the year fieldtrip to see the spring flowers in-
If you child was born in 2011 they are eligible for Head Start in September 2014. If you would like to pre-register please give Denise Alexis a call at 250-545-3800 or come to the daycare and ask for a registration form from the front desk.
Attention: Grade 12 Students If you are planning to attend Post-Secondary for the Fall 2014 Semester Post-Secondary Applications need to be submitted by Wednesday April 30 to Kevin Ned, Education Director (kevin.ned@okanagan.org). Applications can be picked up at the Band Office or printed from the Band’s website: www.okib.ca. Eligibility for Post-Secondary Funds can be reviewed in the Post-Secondary Policies on the OKIB Web-Site and Funding is based on Funds Available If you have any question about the application form or programs that are funded please contact Kevin Ned by phone 250-542-4328 Ext 211 or email.
MAY 2014 cluding sunflowers pick Indian Potatoes
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On April 17 the kindergarten students participated in the Mini Sadie’s Walk that is held at Snc’c’amala?tn each year. We will walk from the daycare to the Public Works building and back again. After the Easter break, we will end the month with our student led conferences, where the kindergarteners will be able to share and celebrate what they have been learning in the classroom with their parents. Congratulations to Taylor Lalonde for finishing her 2nd home reading sheet and having read a total of 60 books so far and to Kendra for having finished her 1st home reading sheet, excellent job and awesome reading! Happy 6th Birthday to Eva, Zayden and Zaley! Mrs. Alexis and Trish.
CLASS OF 2014 Roll Call for Okanagan Indian Band Members
If you are graduating Grade 12 Student or Post-Secondary Graduate for the school year of 2013-2014, we would like to know about it. Details to include in your response: Full Legal Name Parental Information Secondary School/Academic Institute Graduation Photo (jpeg)(optional) Accomplishments/Awards/Scholarships (optional) Brief inspirational message-up to 50 words (optional)
Please contact the Education Department either by telephone 250-542-4328 or toll free 1.866-542.4328 or email: lacey.gregoire@okanagan.org
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COMMUNITY “Cause it to come back”
MAY 2014
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Okanagan Sockeye Fry Release into Skaha Lake cpLake ’ elk ’ stim
“ C AU S E I T TO CO M E BAC K ”
Thursday May 15tthh, 2014 Okanagan River, Penticton B.C.
Hwy 97 & Green Mountain Road
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Opening Remarks Cultural Ceremony Ceremony Feast & Giveaway
S o c ke y e F r y R e l e a s e
K l c p e l k ’s t i m G r o u n d B r e a k i n g
For More Information Contact: Okanagan Nation Alliance (250) 707-0095
DRUMMING & SINGING For BOYS 88-- 12 yrs Starting April 30, 2014 When: Wednesdays Where: HOL Hall Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm Ends: June 18, 2014 Instructor: Bill Robins Snacks and water for participants Okanagan Indian Band Health & Social Development 250-542-5094
R Native Voice
“SPEAK OUT AND BE HEARD”
COME JOIN US: *MEET NEW PEOPLE * MAKE NEW FRIENDS * LEARN ABOUT FIRST NATION CULTURE * HAVE FUN*
Who:
OKIB Youth Ages 12-18
Starting:
April 8th – June 3rd , 2014
When:
Every Tuesday (Dinner Provided)
Time:
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Where:
OKIB Health Centre
What do We Do? Power Of Hope Camp April 25-27 at Silver Lake, Games, Workshops, Cultural Activities, Have Fun!
CONTACT: Gerard at 250-542-5094
NTS*
CIPA PARTI W E N PTING
E L ACC
*STIL
This program is a Partnership between the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the Okanagan Indian Band
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NKMAPLQS CHALLENGE CUP
MAY 2014
The 10th annual All Native Nkma- petitive division final, the Kamloops plqs Challenge Cup is in the books 10K – an all-star team with players from B.C. and Alberta – prevailed for another year. 6-3 over Big Guy Lake from Prince There were 25 native teams and hock- George ey players from all over Western Canada and the Yukon taking part in the Former Pittsburgh Penguin draft pick Casey Pierro Zabotel led the event in Vernon. way collecting the hardware for The competitive division was extreme- tournament high scorer and tourly competitive this year with teams nament MVP. Also collecting allfrom Vernon, Quilchena (Merritt), stars from Kamloops were Drew Kamloops, Blueberry (Fort St.John), Rose (defense) and Trent CampSto:lo (Chilliwack), Hustalen (Chase), bell (forward). From Big Guy Lake, John French (goalie), Dustin Erickson (defense), Ryan Howse (forward), and Josh Garneau (forward) all received-all stars. Big Guy lake made it to the final by defeating Team Yukon in the semifinal earlier in the day. In the masters division, teams from Okanagan, Fort St. James, Quilchena, Williams Lake, South Okanagan, Alkali Lake, Butch’s Bandits and Moberly Lake competed for bragging rights.
Kennedy & Trenton Louis presenting Kamloops with the 1st Place trophy
The Okanagan T-Birds went undefeated for the weekend, beating Fort St. James in the Kennedy & Trenton Louis presenting MVP final 8-4, making up to Casey Pierro-Zabotel for a loss over the same squad a year earlier in Team Yukon and Big Guy Lake (Prince the master final. George) with many current and former junior players representing their Fort St. James had earlier beaten Moberly Lake respective areas. Vernon Womens Team Lakers berry, Sto:lo, and Canim lake competto return to the ed for the love of the game, with playfinal. ers ranging in skill from beginner to veteran. Fun was had by all. While a slightly slower affair, it The tournament committee would like was still extreme- to thank all volunteers, weekend staff, ly competitive as and the tournament supporters and old rivalries and sponsors. new ones were renewed. Great Also, a special thank you to all the to see so many teams and theirs fans – without them, teams and areas the tournament would not be possible. represented in both divisions. Submitted by: Richard Louis Jr. In the recreation and ladies divi1st place- Vernon Masters Team sion teams from In a very fast-paced and rough com- Vernon, Merritt, Williams lake, BluePage 9 | www.okib.ca
COMMUNITY
MAY 2014
PRESENTED BY CECIL & CAROL LOUIS
LOUIS estates
BRITISH COLUMBIA RODEO ASSOCIATION
rodeo
Vernon bc
MAY 10 & 11, 2014
SAT & SUN 1 PM • 12085 WESTSIDE ROAD, VERNON BAREBACK | SADDLE BRONC | BULL RIDING | TIE DOWN ROPING | STEER WRESTLING | TEAM ROPING | BREAKAWAY ROPING | LADIES BARREL RACING | JUNIOR BARREL RACING | JUNIOR STEER RIDING | GET DOWN RODEO CLOWN JASON CHARTERS | ANNOUNCER - IRVINE JOHNSON & STANLEY STUMP
ADMISSION
ADMISSION AT GATE ADULTS $15 | SENIORS / KIDS $10
C H R Y S L E R
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 250.542.4527 | LOUISESTATESRODEO.CA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Territorial Stewardship Division On Call Laborers Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: • Able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions; • Work in physically challenging conditions; • Work under indirect supervision; • Ability to work as part of a team; • Available to work flexible work hours; • Current BC Drivers license an asset; • Experience in working outdoors is an asset; • Preference given to Okanagan Band Members. Laborers are expected to provide their own equipment (Example: gloves, rain gear and proper footwear) Deadline for Applications: On-going
BCRA INFORMATION CALL 250.398.4101 | VISIT US ONLINE AT RODEOBC.COM
Potential start-date: To be determined
You’re invited to
An Expression of Aboriginal People & Culture Week Tues May 6 ‐ Fri May 9, 2014
We’d love to see you!
Interested candidates should forward a resume to: Colleen Marchand, Natural Resource Manager Territorial Stewardship Division – Okanagan Indian Band Phone: 250-542-7132 Fax: 250-542-0541 Email: okibnrd@okanagan.org
Date
Host School
Time
Tues May 6
Cherryville
9.25am ‐ 1.10pm
Wed May 7
Silver Star
9.00am ‐ 2.00pm
Thurs May 8
Harwood
9.00am ‐ 2.00pm
Fri May 9
Okanagan Landing
9.00am ‐ 2.00pm
School District 22 (Vernon) ~ Aboriginal Education 1401 – 15th Street Vernon, BC V1T 8S8 Ph: 250-549-9291 Fax: 250-549-9292
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As per exemption under Section 19 of the Human Rights Act, preference will be given to Aboriginal applicants. Only those who are screened for an interview will be contacted.
COMMUNITY
MAY 2014
A Message from the Family of Geoffrey Lawrence. Thank You for your Sympathy and Caring. There were friends and family members who were able to be there for us with a warm hug to give... a strong hand to hold. an open ear to listen.. a happy memory to share.. time to keep the fire going... and others though not present, did so much to show they care- with a beautiful note.. a generous donation.. a delicious meal... a lovely bouquet.. Please know your kindness made this sad time a little easier to bear. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered for a long time... Thank you From the Family of Geoffrey Lawrence.
Post Secondary Applications
For January Enrolment - deadline September 30 For May Enrolment - deadline January 30
Planning to apply for Post-Secondary? Applications can be picked up from the Band Office or printed from the Band’s website www.okib.ca and are to be submitted to Kevin Ned, Education Director (kevin.ned@okanagan.org).
Eligibility for Post-Secondary Funds can be reviewed in the Post-Secondary Policies on the OKIB Web-Site and Funding is based on Funds Available
Application Deadlines:
If you have any question about the application form or programs that are funded please contact Kevin Ned by phone 250-542-4328 Ext 211 or email.
For September enrolment - deadline April 30
May-14
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5pm Traditional Foods Feast- HOL Hall
5:45 Kickboxing 7pm Volleyball
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9:30 am Kickboxing Elders Fundraiser Garage Sale 9am-4pm
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5 7:00 pm Chair Yoga Mini Career Forum 9:30-11:30 am
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20 6 Clinic 7pm Volleyball
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Victoria Day
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4-5:30 Drumming& Singing
5:45pm Kickboxing 7pm- Yoga
9:30 am Kickboxing
5:45pm Kickboxing 7pm Volleyball
Louis Estates Rodeo
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9am-12pm Primary Care
Clinic
Louis Estates Rodeo
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5:45pm Kickboxing 7pm Volleyball 7pm- Yoga 4:30-7 R-native Voice @OKIB Health 20 21
AREA "B" Cleanup Day
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4-5:30 Drumming& Singing
Clinic
5:45pm Kickboxing
5:30-7pm
7pm Volleyball
7pm- Yoga
Assistance @ HOL
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9:30 am Kickboxing
6pm Head lice Clinic
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Wills & Estates Workshop 7-9pm HOL Hall
Clinic 4-5:30 Drumming& Singing 7pm Volleyball 5:45pm Kickboxing 5:45pm Kickboxing 4:30-7 R-native Voice 7pm- Yoga 7pm Volleyball @OKIB Health
Health
Elders
Community Event
Youth Activity
9:30 am Kickboxing Adult Activity
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MAY 2014
BIRTHDAYS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TETKO LOVE SULINEK & ZACK
Happy Birthday Cashius, Jayce, Wes, Chris, Krista, Tiffany, Emery, Sherry. Jordan,Enstarie, Meagan, Richard, Rosalie, Frank & Keona From Sulinek & Zach HAPPY BIRTHDAY TETKO!! Love Sulinek & Zachary
Happy 4TH Birthday Melody Ella Alexis Love Mom, dad, brothers and family.
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Happy Birthday Sulinek Love you Lots Zachary