senklip - may 2014

MAY 2014

Senk’lip NewsEditor: Sulinek SaddlemanPh: (250) 542-4328 ext. 200Fx: (250) [email protected]: 12420 Westside Rd., Vernon,BC, V1H 2A4

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

Okanagan Indian Band, 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC. V1H2A4“Ensuring the Future through Cultural, Social and Economic Development.”

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

the ground up.

“The directive by the Interior Region Nation Executive was to ensure we listened to the people. That we do things differ-ently, that we separate technical and governance and we did

this by using the Seven Directives,” said the FNHA’s Regional Director of the Interior, Lisa Montgomery Reid. The Inte-rior Region, credited with coining Directive 1: Community-Driven, 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• Laysafoundationoftheprinciples(basedontheSevenDirectives and Unity Declaration), governance structures and processes that will support our work in the region• IdentifiessharedregionalprioritiesandNationpriori-ties that will guide the work of the region and regional enve-lope decision-making • TheiRHWPisa livingdocumentthatwillberevisitedandrevisedtoreflectnewinformationandprioritiesidenti-fiedbytheNations

Another important outcome of the meeting was the devel-opment of a Seven Nation technical table. 51 of 54 Nations were present at the Interior Regional Caucus.

To learn more about the Interior Region please visit: http://www.fnha.ca/about/regions/interior

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MAY 2014 MEMBERSHIP

Council Meetings Scheduled & Process

Regular Schedule: 1st Tuesday of month 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.2nd Tuesday of month 5:30 p.m. - 9:303rd Tuesday of month 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Changes will be circulated via email and www.okib.ca

All requests to be added to the Councils agenda must be submit-ted 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. IfyouhaveanyfurtherquestionsorclarificationpleasecontactSherry Louis, Executive Assistant to the Council, 250-542-4328 ext. 210 or email [email protected]

Application for Status Cards

Application will not be accepted unless you have the followingMandatory Valid Picture ID:

1. Passport2. Driver’s License3. Provincial ID4. Student Card5. Firearm License6. Employee Card (which can-not be expired for more than 6 months)

A secondary piece of ID is also required such as:

1. BirthCertificate2. Provincial Health Care Card

When applying for a status card for a minor, only the legal guard-ian can apply and sign and must present their picture ID along with thechild’sbirthcertificate.

You are also required to bring your own picture either passport or status card size.

Status Card Fees:Okanagan Indian Band members FreeNon-Band members $25.00

Registration of Birth/Marriage/Death/Amendments Fees:Okanagan Indian Band members FreeNon-Band members $10.00

*These Fees are due to supplies and courier fees.

AFN BULLETINFebruary 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

Assembly of First Nations, 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1600, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L5Toll-free: 1-866-869-6789 | Fax: (613) 241-5808 | www.afn.ca

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MAY 2014COMMUNITY

REMINDERAREA A CLEAN UP DAY- MAY 8th/2014 NORTH OF PRO-HARDWARE-Bradley Creek, Irish Creek, Head of the Lake, Round Lake and Salmon RiverAREA B CLEAN UP DAY- MAY 15th/2014SouthOFPRO-HARDWARE-Six-Mile,Nashwhito(Siwash)Creek,andWhiteman’sCreek

Sen'klip SubmissionsDeadline: 15th of each month with distribu-

tion by the 1stPlease send submissions to:

[email protected] Documents: in word format Photos: jpeg

format

Bring youryoga mat& water

For More Info:Mary Louis

250-542-5094HOHOL HALL

Monday/Wednesdays 7-8 pm

Thursdays 12-1 pm

Latin Dance

Bring yourdancing (running)

shoes & water

For more info:Yancy Ochoa250-542-4328

head of the lake hall

Wednesdays/Thursdays 545-645pm &Saturdays 930-1030am

Bring yourself & Water HOL HALL

KickboxingFor more information:Tetku Coutlee 250-542-3444

MondayChairYoga

WednesdayRegular

Yoga

Bring youryoga mat& water

For More Info:Mary Louis

250-542-5094HOHOL HALL

Monday/Wednesdays 7-8 pm

Thursdays 12-1 pm

Latin Dance

Bring yourdancing (running)

shoes & water

For more info:Yancy Ochoa250-542-4328

head of the lake hall

Wednesdays/Thursdays 545-645pm &Saturdays 930-1030am

Bring yourself & Water HOL HALL

KickboxingFor more information:Tetku Coutlee 250-542-3444

MondayChairYoga

WednesdayRegular

Yoga

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 Captikʷł 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 Come learn more about this exciting project partnership between the OKIB Diabetes, Youth and Addictions Programs and Territorial Stewardship Department

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MAY 2014

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HEALTH

DID YOU KNOW:•Whenyoudoyourspringcleaningandfindallthoseleftoverbottle of medication ie cough syrup or other medications that you are not taking drop them off at any Pharmacy and they will safely dispose of them for you.

•Allprescriptiondrugs,aswellasover-the-counterdrugsandnatural health products in oral dosage form, are now part of a new stewardship program the BC MEDICATIONS RETURN PROGRAM.DON’T throw it out, take it back to your nearest pharmacy

•Thepurposeof thisprogram is to recoverdrugsthat are expired or no longer needed before they are thrown out in the garbage or down sewers and drains.

•Keepingmedicinearoundthehouseisnotsafe,es-pecially if you have children/teenagers who could take the medicine by accident

•Expired medications can be ineffective or eventoxic. Prescription drugs, including over-the-coun-ter 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.

HOW DO I DISPOSE OF MEDICINES?

Just take the medications in their original con-tainers (plastic bottles or blister packs, but not outerpackaging), removeanypersonal identifica-tion, 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 dis-posal program might be available, please ask your pharmacist.

Keep Safe Stay Healthy

Submitted by Patricia Ellis RN OKIB

ELDERS FUNDRAISERSMay 3 Saturday Garage Sale 9am-

4pm$7tablerentalJune 13 Fri- Bake Sale & Taco

Dinner5:30-830pmRaffle$1000tickets

$20/eachAug 14 Thurs- Loonie Auction- Sup-

per 5:30pmSept 14 SundayBingo12:30 pm

ContactPeggyBrewer250-542-2745250-549-0439

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 ap-preciated to have them returned.

OKIB INCOME ASSISTANCE COMMUNITY MEETING

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND…

Community Information Meeting HOL HALL 5:30- 7:00PM TOPICS INCLUDE

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Changes

• 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

CHANGE BEGINS

WITH AN EMPLOYMENT

PLAN

Author: [Name]

MAY 22ND

2014 Location: OKIB HOL

Who to contact: Social Development Office

MAY 22ND 2014

PRIZES

HEALTH MAY 2014

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Home CareOkanagan Indian Band has two Home Care Programs which are deliv-ered 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 prepa-ration 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.

The general process is;1) A referral is made2) An assessment of client is completed3) Acareplanismadespecifictoeachperson4) The client is placed in a program and services beginWho 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?• InpersonattheOkanaganIndianBandHealthDepartment,76Head of the Lake Road• Bytelephone:250-542-5094withPatriciaEllisorWandaDuncan• By email: [email protected] [email protected]

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 Develop-ment Building, we would be happy to assist. 250 542-5094

•Didyouknow...thatwhenyouturn19thatyouneedtofilloutaMedical Services Plan Enrollment Application as you will no longer beeligibleforHealthBenefitsunderyourParent’sorGuardian’sMedical 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 Develop-mentwherewecanassistwithphotocopiesofyourBirthCertificateand Status Card which need to be included with the application. Youcanfindtheapplicationat:https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/ex-forms/msp/178fil.pdf

•PeoplereturningfromlivingoutofprovinceorintheUnitedStateswill 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 cov-erage covers you for 3 months while you transfer your health care coverage. Those returning from the States will have to prove resi-dency, residents of the United States are not eligible for health care in Canada until they prove they have changed residency back to Canada

Head Lice Clinic and Workshop

SCRATCHING FOR ANSWERS

Thursday, May 15, 20146:00 pmHead of the Lake Hall

Snc’c’amala?tn and the OKIB Health Depart-ment are holding a seminar, entitled Scratch-ing for Answers which will provide up-to-date information on what works, and what doesn’t. It covers:• Howlicespreadsinacommunity• Howtobeproactiveandpreventative• Treatmentoptions/chroniccases/whytreatment fails• Wetcombingmethodofremoval• Benefitsofregularscreening• Headlicesurveytotestdelegateknowl-edge• Exciting head lice facts, including sam-ples• LouselifeandreproductivecyclesEducation is truly our best defense against head lice outbreaks. You will learn about safe options for treatment, basic head lice facts and preven-tive 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 Miller21172CookAvenue,MapleRidge,BCV2X7P8Phone:7789845423www.greatervancouverliceclinic.ca

Everyone Welcome

Good Food BoxMay 15/14Order $ due by May 8June 19/14Order $ due by June 12July 17/14 Order $ due by July 10August 21/14 Order $ due by August 14September 18/14Order $ due by Sept 11

Contact Rosalie @ 250-542-5094

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MAY 2014 SNC’C’AMALA?TN NEWS

Snc’c’amala?tn News

From the Director/PrincipalLorraine Ladan

Head Lice Clinic and Workshop

SCRATCHING FOR ANSWERS

Thursday, May 15, 20146:00 pmHead of the Lake Hall

Snc’c’amala?tn and the OKIB Health Department are holding a seminar, en-titled Scratching for Answers which will provide up-to-date information on what works, and what doesn’t. It covers:• Howlicespreadsinacommunity• Howtobeproactiveandpreven-tative• Treatmentoptions/chroniccas-

es / why treatment fails• Wetcombingmethodofre-moval • Benefitsof regular screen-

ing• Headlicesurveytotestdel-egate knowledge• Excitingheadlicefacts,in-cluding samples• LouselifeandreproductivecyclesEducation is truly our best de-fense against head lice out-breaks. 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 mem-bers of the community. Head check screenings will be avail-able following the workshop for anyone who is interested.

There will be snacks and DOOR PRIZES!

Darlene Miller21172 Cook Avenue, MapleRidge,BCV2X7P8Phone: 778 984 5423 www.greatervancouverliceclinic.ca

Infant/Toddler

Happy Birthday to Adrian and Kimora in May.

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 Spe-cialty training at Okanagan College. She will be away for a few weeks at a Practi-cum placement in another daycare cen-tre and we’ll miss her while she’s gone. We are proud of you, Mary!

Limlimpt Autumn Mary and Ramona.

Head Start and 3 to 5 Year Old Day-care

We would like to welcome Landon Scott and Keziah Marchand to Head Start.

Happy Birthday to our May babies; Shi-loh, 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 activi-ties, art work and has even brought in some new toys to share with the chil-dren. The children and staff have all en-joyed having her here.

Our May parent night with be our annual plant swap May 21st this is al-ways a fun night for the ladies and we all get a few new plants to put in our flowerbeds.Comeoutandjoinusfrom5-7pm.Asnackwillbeprovided. Hope everyone had a great Easter Holi-day!

Mini-Sadies Walk

Mini-Sadies WalkClosures

All child care and school pro-grams will be closed:

Friday, May 16 – Last STAFF PD DAY of this school yearMonday, May 19 – VICTORIA DAY

EDUCATION MAY 2014

CLASS OF 2014

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

([email protected]). 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.

CLASS OF

2014Roll Call for Okanagan Indian Band

MembersIf 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 NameParental InformationSecondary School/Academic InstituteGraduation Photo (jpeg)(optional)Accomplishments/Awards/Scholarships (optional)Brief inspirational message-up to 50 words (optional)

Please contact the Education Department either by tele-phone 250-542-4328or toll free 1.866-542.4328 or email: [email protected]

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Limlimpt

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

Preschool

Wi, From the Speplina Room:

In April we have been learning about all the signs of spring. We went for a nature walk to Komasket Park and on the way the class gathered little peb-bles. The children enjoyed the fresh air; we were listening to robins, looking for rocks and searching for flowers. Nextthe children washed all the rocks we found on our adventure. They are work-ing on a project for the end of the year

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).Wehavealsobeenlearningthenames of birds. InMaywewellbegoingonafieldtriptoBrewer’s Pond. Hopefully we will see the turtles. We have to be very quiet or they get scared and go back into the water. If you have any questions or concerns please talk to Karla or Donna.

Limlimpt: Karla & Donna

Kindergarten

Wi from the P’qel qin room,

We have been enjoying the mild weath-er and have been able to get out and observeinsects,flowers,birdsandoth-er signs of Spring. We are planning a fieldtrip to see the spring flowers in-

cluding sunflowers and to pick Indian Potatoes

OnApril17thekindergartenstudentsparticipated 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 class-room with their parents.

Congratulations to Taylor Lalonde for finishing her 2nd home reading sheetand having read a total of 60 books so far and to Kendra for having finishedher 1st home reading sheet, excellent job and awesome reading! Happy 6th Birthday to Eva, Zayden and Zaley!

Mrs. Alexis and Trish.

If you child was born in 2011 they are eligible for Head Start in Sep-tember 2014. If you would like to pre-register please give Denise Alex-isacallat250-545-3800orcometothe daycare and ask for a registra-tion form from the front desk.

MAY 2014

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COMMUNITY

This program is a Partnership between the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the Okanagan Indian Band

“SPEAK OUT AND BE HEARD”

COME JOIN US: * M E E T N E W P E O P L E * M A K E N E W F R I E N D S * L E A R N A B O U T

F I R S T N A T I O N C U L T U R E * H A V E F U N *

R Native Voice

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

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm O p e n i n g Re m a r k s C u l t u ra l C e re m o ny S o c ke ye F r y Re l e a s e K l c p e l k ’s t i m G ro u n d B re a k i n g C e re m o ny Fe a s t & G i v e a wa y

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Okanagan Sockeye Fry Release into Skaha Lake Lake

“ C AU S E I T TO C O M E B AC K ”

*STILL ACCEPTING NEW PARTICIPANTS*

DRUMMING & SINGING DRUMMING & SINGING DRUMMING & SINGING

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Okanagan Indian Band Health & Social Development

250-542-5094

MAY 2014

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NKMAPLQS CHALLENGE CUP

The 10th annual All Native Nkma-plqs Challenge Cup is in the books for another year.

There were 25 native teams and hock-ey players from all over Western Can-ada and the Yukon taking part in the event in Vernon.

The competitive division was extreme-ly competitive this year with teams from Vernon, Quilchena (Merritt), Kamloops, Blueberry (Fort St.John), Sto:lo (Chilliwack), Hustalen (Chase),

Team Yukon and Big Guy Lake (Prince George) with many current and for-mer junior players representing their respective areas.

In a very fast-paced and rough com-

petitivedivisionfinal,theKamloops10K – an all-star team with players from B.C. and Alberta – prevailed 6-3 over Big Guy Lake from Prince George

Former Pittsburgh Penguin draft pick Casey Pierro Zabotel led the way collecting the hardware for tournament high scorer and tour-nament MVP. Also collecting all-stars from Kamloops were Drew Rose (defense) and Trent Camp-bell (forward). From Big Guy Lake, John French (goalie), Dustin Er-ickson (defense), Ryan Howse (for-ward), and Josh Garneau (forward) all received-all stars. Big Guy lake made it to the final by defeatingTeamYukon in the semifinal ear-lier in the day.

In the masters division, teams from Okanagan, Fort St. James, Quilche-na, Williams Lake, South Okanagan, Al-kali Lake, Butch’s Ban-dits and Moberly Lake competed for bragging rights.

The Okanagan T-Birds went undefeated for the weekend, beating Fort St. James in the final 8-4, making upfor a loss over the same squad a year earlier in themasterfinal.

Fort St. James had ear-lier beaten Moberly Lake

Lakers to return to the final.

While a slightly slower affair, it was still extreme-ly competitive as old rivalries and new ones were renewed. Great to see so many teams and areas represented in both divisions.

In the recreation and ladies divi-

sion teams from Vernon, Merritt, Williams lake, Blue-

berry, Sto:lo, and Canim lake compet-ed for the love of the game, with play-ers ranging in skill from beginner to veteran. Fun was had by all.

The tournament committee would like to thank all volunteers, weekend staff, and the tournament supporters and sponsors.

Also, a special thank you to all the teams and theirs fans – without them, the tournament would not be possible.

Submitted by: Richard Louis Jr.

Kennedy&TrentonLouispresentingMVPto Casey Pierro-Zabotel

VernonWomensTeam

1stplace-VernonMastersTeam

Kennedy&TrentonLouispresentingKamloopswiththe1stPlacetrophy

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COMMUNITY MAY 2014

LOUIS estatesrodeo

PRESENTED BY CECIL & CAROL LOUIS

MAY 10 & 11, 2014SAT & SUN 1 PM • 12085 WESTSIDE ROAD, VERNON

Vernon bc

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 250.542.4527 | LOUISESTATESRODEO.CA BCRA INFORMATION CALL 250.398.4101 | VISIT US ONLINE AT RODEOBC.COM

C H R Y S L E R

ADMISSION AT GATE ADULTS $15 | SENIORS / KIDS $10ADMISSION

BRITISH COLUMBIARODEO ASSOCIATION

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYTerritorial Stewardship DivisionOn Call Laborers

Qualifications,SkillsandAbilities:• Abletoworkoutdoorsinvariableweather conditions;• Workinphysicallychallengingcon-ditions;• Workunderindirectsupervision;• Abilitytoworkaspartofateam;• Availabletoworkflexibleworkhours;• CurrentBCDriverslicenseanas-set;• Experienceinworkingoutdoorsisan asset;• PreferencegiventoOkanaganBandMembers.

Laborers are expected to provide their own equipment(Example:gloves,raingearandproperfootwear)

Deadline for Applications: On-going

Potential start-date: To be determined

Interested candidates should forward a resume to:Colleen Marchand, Natural Resource ManagerTerritorial Stewardship Division – Okanagan Indian BandPhone:250-542-7132Fax: 250-542-0541

Email: [email protected]

As per exemption under Section 19 of the Human Rights Act, preferencewill be given to Aboriginal applicants.

Only those who are screened for an in-terview will be contacted.

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

You’re invited to

An Expression of Aboriginal People & Culture Week

Tues May 6 ‐ Fri May 9, 2014

We’d love to see you!

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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 happymemorytoshare..timetokeepthefirego-ing... and others though not present, did so much to show they care- with a beautiful note.. a gen-erous donation.. a delicious meal... a lovely bou-quet.. Please know your kindness made this sad time a little easier to bear. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered for a long time... Thank youFrom the Family of Geoffrey Lawrence.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

5pm Traditional Foods

5:45 Kickboxing Feast- HOL Hall 9:30 am Kickboxing7pm Volleyball

Elders FundraiserGarage Sale 9am-4pm

7:00 pm Chair Yoga 9am-12pm Primary Care

Clinic 4-5:30 Drumming& Singing

Mini Career Forum 7pm Volleyball 5:45pm Kickboxing 5:45pm Kickboxing 9:30 am Kickboxing9:30-11:30 am 7pm- Yoga 7pm Volleyball

4:30-7 R-native Voice Louis Estates Rodeo @OKIB Health AREA "A" Cleanup Day



5:45pm Kickboxing 6pm Head lice Clinic 9:30 am Kickboxing7pm Volleyball 7pm- Yoga

Louis Estates Rodeo 4:30-7 R-native Voice

@OKIB Health AREA "B" Cleanup Day

9am-12pm Primary Care 4-5:30 Drumming& Singing

Clinic 5:45pm Kickboxing 5:30-7pm Income

Victoria Day 7pm Volleyball 7pm- Yoga Assistance @ HOL 9:30 am Kickboxing

4:30-7 R-native Voice

@OKIB Health



Wills & Estates Workshop 7pm Volleyball 5:45pm Kickboxing 5:45pm Kickboxing

7-9pm HOL Hall 4:30-7 R-native Voice 7pm- Yoga 7pm Volleyball 9:30 am Kickboxing @OKIB Health

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Post Secondary ApplicationsPlanning to apply for Post-Secondary?

ApplicationscanbepickedupfromtheBandOfficeorprinted from the Band’s website www.okib.ca and are to besubmittedtoKevinNed,EducationDirector ([email protected]).

Application Deadlines:

For September enrolment - deadline April 30

For January Enrolment - deadline September 30 For May Enrolment - deadline January 30

Eligibility for Post-Secondary Funds can be reviewed in thePost-SecondaryPolicieson theOKIBWeb-SiteandFunding is based on Funds Available

If you have any question about the application form or programsthatarefundedpleasecontactKevinNedbyphone 250-542-4328 Ext 211 or email.

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MAY 2014 BIRTHDAYS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TETKO!!

Love Sulinek & Zachary

Happy 4TH Birthday Melody Ella Alexis

Love Mom, dad, brothers and family.

Happy Birthday Cashius, Jayce, Wes, Chris, Krista, Tiffany, Emery, Sherry.

Jordan,Enstarie, Meagan, Richard, Rosalie, Frank & Keona

From Sulinek & Zach

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TETKO

LOVESULINEK&ZACK

Happy Birthday SulinekLove you Lots

Zachary