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 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

ernon-born Len Marchand, 81, is one of 25 people named to Vthe 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 riding. In , 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 Chief: Byron Louis Editor: Sulinek Saddleman Councillors: Ph: (250) 542-4328 ext. 200 Homer Alexis, Lyle Fx: (250) 542-4990 Brewer, Barbra (June) Cole, Tim Isaac, [email protected] Allan Louis, Coola Louis, Diane Louis, Mail: 12420 Westside Rd., Vernon, Raymond Marchand, Russell Williams BC, V1H 2A4 and Leland Wilson July 2014 TSILHQOT’IN NATIONAL GOVERNMEN Administration July 2014

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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 Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision BC Indian Chiefs stated “amazing, absolutely amazing! overruling the BC Court of Appeal’s judgment on Thank you Tsilhqot’in for your courageous leadership, Aboriginal title. The Supreme Court of Canada upheld temerity and relentless tenacity! The Supreme Court of the 2007 ruling of the BC Supreme Court and declared Canada completely repudiated the greatly impoverished Aboriginal title to approximately 2000 km’ in the heart of and highly prejudicial positions of the BC and Federal the Tsilhqot’in homeland, in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region governments which formed the basis of the BC Court of of . Appeal decision. As parties supporting the Tsilhqot’in in this case, we worked collectively to ensure the Supreme The Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling ends a long history Court of Canada would understand that recognizing of denial and sets the stage of recognition of Aboriginal Indigenous Title and Rights do not diminish Canadian title in its full form. Rejecting the BC Court of Appeal’s society, it enriches it. Let us celebrate this momentous impoverished view of title as specific, intensely used sites and historical victory!” is a step towards true and lasting reconciliation for all If you would like to unsubscribe to the First Nations. The Tsilhqot’in Nation has worked tirelessly BCAFN Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould stated, Senk’lip with many organizations to make this a reality. Sen'klip Submissions “This decision is a game changer. The court has clearly Deadline: 15th of each month with distribution by please call me at sent a message that the Crown must take Aboriginal title “We take this time to join hands and celebrate a new the 1st 250-542-4328 seriously and reconcile with First Nations honourably.” relationship with Canada. We are reminded of our elders Please send submissions to: She continued, “The decision is an opportunity to truly or email me at who are no longer with us. First and foremost we need to [email protected] settle, once and for all, the land question in BC- where [email protected] say sechanalyagh (thank you) to our Tsilhqot’in Elders, our Nations are not simply making claims to the Crown Documents: in word format Photos: jpeg format 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 A secondary piece of ID is Status Card Fees: celebrate with us, those who drum with us” said Plaintiff, Application for Nations in British Columbia, heartfelt congratulations to also required such as: Okanagan Indian Band Chief Roger William of Xeni Gwefin. the Tsilhqot’in people.” Status Cards members Free Xeni Gwet’in Chief William states, “First Nations across 1. Birth Certificate Non-Band members This decision needs to be acknowledged as a positive step Application will not be this country have taken legal action, entered into treaty, forward in reconciliation between the government and 2. Provincial Health Care $25.00 practiced their language and demonstrated use of the accepted unless you have the First Nations. Resolving Aboriginal title reduces conflict, Card land and through this they have supported us- we thank following creates the opportunity for respectful relations and ends you. Non-First Nation organizations and First Nation Registration of Birth/ an era of denial. We stand in solidarity with all other Mandatory Valid Picture ID: organizations are adamant in helping us and we are When applying for a status Marriage/Death/ First Nations grateful. We are especially grateful for the support we card for a minor, only the Amendments Fees: and Indigenous people globally in the necessity of resolving 1. Passport received from our neighbors, the non-Aboriginal residents legal guardian can apply and Okanagan Indian Band land claims and moving forward. 2. Driver’s License and businesses in the title area, who intervened before sign and must present their members Free the Supreme Court of Canada to say that they welcomed a 3. Provincial ID declaration of Aboriginal title. These organizations have picture ID along with the Non-Band members 4. Student Card been interveners and in general support Media Contact: child’s birth certificate. $10.00 - sechanalyagh.” 5. Firearm License 6. Employee Card (which You are also required to *These Fees are due to Chief Roger William: (250) 267-6593 cannot be expired for more “Under our own laws and teachings there is no question bring your own picture either supplies and courier fees. Chief Joe Alphonse: (250) 305-8282 than 6 months) that these are our lands. This is the end of denying rights passport or status card size. 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. Page 2 | www.okib.ca Page 3 | www.okib.ca July 2014 Housing Housing July 2014 HOUSING A PHASE 1-10 REPLACEMENT RENOVATIONS Program. Which is a free home energy RESERVE FUND 6 Mould applications have been evaluation to improve the comfort and YEAR IN REVIEW Out of the 80 eligible units, 30 units have approved and will be started shortly; efficiency of your home, free of charge. completed renovations/replacements. and 10 other Renovation applications In partnership with BC Hydro Power It’s been one year since I’ve 29 are partially completed, and 29 have been submitted to the funding Smart and FortisBC, the Energy been the Housing Officer for the have not been started yet. If you have source. We have 60 people on the Conservation Assistance Program Okanagan Indian Band, and it any questions regarding your letter renovation waiting list, so to have 6 (ECAP) provides qualified* low-income has been an experience! I’ve had a that was sent in November, or need approved, and 10 others that have BC Hydro and FortisBC residential lot of sleepless nights, and can be help with the renovation process I can been applied for, we are well on our account holders with free: found answering questions about help. way. housing any hour of the day, If you would like an application sent to •Personalized home energy including nights, and weekends. YEARLY INSPECTIONS you, or need help with an application evaluation. But, I love it, and I think you We completed all yearly inspections for you can call or email anytime. Just •Installation of energy saving really have to love Housing to be the 2013/14 year except 2 out of our keep in mind that the renovation products by a qualified contractor. in Housing, because on a weekly 75 units. Since then our Maintenance waiting list is quite long so please •Personalized energy efficiency advice basis I have to do things that I Department has worked hard to don’t expect immediate renovations to help you create a more comfortable don’t want to do, but most times complete all required work. But, since after applying. home for your family are necessary. It usually pays our department is years behind in . off when I’ve touched someone This program is available to both in some way by helping them, renters and home owners in Fall it met all of AANDC ‘s standards higher levels of Government, such as and I get those unexpected tears of detached houses, townhouses, to comply with the new Shelter Policy, UBCIC are working on rectifying this happiness, nice comments, or a nice duplexes and mobile homes, with and by November 26, 2013 the Housing issue (this still has not been resolved hug, and I still love coming to work the installation of energy saving Policy was passed by Council. We are to date). But, the bottom line is, if we in the morning to my Public Works & products that may include: in our final stages with AANDC, and did not comply, it would have meant Housing family. will be one of the first 10 in BC to pass that we would be forced to make all • energy saving light bulbs this process. S/A clients in those units leave, which LOOKING FORWARD • faucet aerators for the kitchen to me is unacceptable. Last Fall I attended a Housing and bathroom AANDC SHELTER POLICY 5.4 Symposium hosted by Canada • water-saving showerheads Although, I may not completely agree ARREARS Mortgage and Housing Corporation • water heater pipe wrap with AANDC’s new Shelter Policy Another big deal in Housing has been (CMHC) and Aboriginal Affairs and • door weatherstrip Requirements for Band Rental units, the on-going arrears issue. When I Northern Development Canada I know that until this issue is resolved started last July, the arrears were (AANDC) with over 100 other Housing Some homes may also qualify for: Okanagan Band needs to comply at $331,781.83, and today they are Officers in BC, and there were 2 • ENERGY STAR® refrigerator with AANDC’s Shelter Requirements at $262,736.33. Agreements with Housing Officers that were given • attic, wall or crawlspace in order to run a successful Housing tenants owing arrears have been the time to tell their Band’s success insulation Department. If you are unfamiliar with signed, and all payment s have to be stories. From then on I was inspired, the new Requirements, in general, made by the 1st of every month, if and I wanted the Okanagan Indian Every home is different. Your this means that AANDC will not pay payment is not made the tenant will Band to have their own Housing evaluator will determine which for any shelter costs associated to a receive an eviction letter by the 2nd success story, which I strive to make energy efficiency upgrades your home without a mortgage. This issue of every month, and this process will possible. Maintenance we are playing catch up. AANDC HOUSING SUBSIDIES home is eligible for. The installation of has caused a major uproar from all continue indefinitely. My start to this came this past All Emergency and High Priority Work We’ve had 3 AANDC Housing Subsidies some products may require multiple First Nation Bands in BC, and now March, I was asked to speak at a orders are done first, but we have your approved, and we have 2 more pending visits. conference in March hosted by the inspection reports on file, which states approval. If anyone needs help with If you are a private homeowner and Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) the repairs needed, and our team will their House Subsidy application, I am would like to also participate in and Seabird Island regarding our be to your unit as soon as possible. always here to help, please contact me this program contact me as soon as experiences and success with the well in advance to building your house possible. Shelter Policy 5.4. When I accepted SOCIAL HOUSING/RENTALS though, because if the project has I thought I was speaking to a group Our Social Housing/Rental application been started, AANDC will not accept Tetku Coutlee of 8, which turned out to be about waitlist is sitting at 95 applications. the application. Housing Officer 138; so it was a very scary task, but Many of them are quite outdated. Okanagan Indian Band I was able to speak about a topic Each applicant will need to phone or SMOKE DETECTORS that I have passion for, and take come into the office to update their If your house does not have a smoke 12420 Westside Rd. pride in, our Housing Policy. application by the first week of January detector, we have smoke detectors at Vernon, BC V1H-2A4 This Policy took up a lot of annually. If you have any immediate Operations, Lands, and Housing that 250 542 3444 ext 406 my life, from working on it at my changes you may call the office at can be installed for you. For further fax 250 542 0541 children’s ball games, to working any time. If you choose not to update information contact our office. www.okib.ca on it at home. It was also a lot of your application it shall be deemed [email protected] going back and forth with my boss, inactive. It is your responsibility to and AANDC, and changes with apply each year in order to keep your ECAP other Housing issues that came up application active and considered for ALL OKIB units will be participating during the writing process. By last social housing as it becomes available. in the Energy Conservation Assistance Page 4 | www.okib.ca Page 5 | www.okib.ca July 2014 Administration Community July 2014 Please join me in welcoming the newest members of the Administrative Support team! Taralyn Joe, has been hired as the new Administrative Support Clerk Nicole Chillihitzia, has been hired as the Receptionist/Administrative for the Public Works & Housing . Taralyn comes with varied experience Support for the Daycare. Nicole comes with prior experience with the gained both within the OKIB as well as external organizations such OKIB Daycare team including an ECE (Early Childhood Education) as Statistics Canada, and Safeway Canada. She has filled in on an ‘on- Assistant Certification. She has worked with OKIB with Upper Nicola call’ basis for many of our different departments so you will be getting Band in the past as well. Welcome back to the OKIB team Nicole! a familiar voice when you call the OLH office. We will miss Taralyn from our ‘on-call’ staff group; she is a dependable employee.

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 [email protected] 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!

Joseph Jack Page 6 | www.okib.ca Page 7 | www.okib.ca July 2014 Health Health July 2014

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

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Interior Region Nations Advertising Rates For The Sen’klip Full page: (10” x 14”) Get Back to the Land Challenge ¾ Page (10” x 10 ½”) ELDERS FUNDRAISERS (Ktunaxa, Syilx, Secwépemc, Nlaka’pamux, Stát’lmc, Dãlkelh, Dené) ½ Page (10” x 7” or 5” x 14”) Aug 14 Thurs- Loonie Auction- Supper ¼ Page (10” x 3 ½” or 5” x 7”) 5:30pm The Secwepemc Health Caucus has challenged all bands of the Interior Region Nations to Get Back to the Land based on 1/8 Page (5” x 3 ½”) practices that kept our people healthy and brought our communities together since time immemorial. The Winning community 1/16 page (2 ½ x 1 ¾” size of business card) Sept 14 Sunday will be featured in the First Nations Health Authority’s SPIRIT MAGAZINE and receive a $10,000 food security grant from Bingo12:30 pm the First Nations Health Authority. Size OKIB Members Public/Business Contact Peggy Brewer Plus HST Scoring System: Full Page $150 $300 250-542-2745 1 point For each child, youth, adult, and elderly person involved* ¾ Page $100 $200 250-549-0439 ½ Page $75 $150 1 point For each food or medicine harvested and preserved. ¼ Page $ 40 $80 1 point For youth/child reporting on the activity in your ancestral 1/8 Page $ 30 $60 language. 1/16 Page $25 $50 The Elders wish to sincerely thank all those who donated *Per harvesting/preserving activity, minimum 2 different to our Garage Sale and Loonie Auction. age groups required The many donations from the residents of Parker Cove Example A grandmother, a parent, and a child go root digging and were greatly appreciated. Thank you also to those of you who came and supported the child reports via video = 5pts We now have an OKIB facebook our fund raising activities The Raffle Winners were: Explanation of activity written in the language: page 1, Handmade Quilt – Laura Miller Date: May 2014 2, Pendleton Blanket – Albert Arnouse My name is Cordell. I am from Nkamuplx (Okangan Band) This is an 3. Afghan – Annabelle Tronson elders showing us how to gather t’lakwa (wild celery). https://www.facebook. Child:1 point 3 adults:3 points com/OkanaganBand tlakwa:1 point report in the language: 1 point Lost Total = 6 points Please like and spread Hybrid sprayer for weeds. the word! If found please return to The Okanagan Band is one of the largest bands and if Economic Development 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. Eligibility for Post-Secondary Submissions can be made by video or pictures & Post Secondary Funds can be reviewed in the Post- Application Deadlines: writing (with proof of date, date stamp) to Mary Louis Applications Secondary Policies on the OKIB at the Health Department 250-542-5094 fax: 250- For September enrolment - dead- Web-Site and Funding is based on 542-3083 or emailed to [email protected] Planning to apply for Post-Sec- line April 30 Funds Available ondary? For January Enrolment - deadline Applications can be picked up September 30 If you have any question about the from the Band Office or printed For May Enrolment - deadline application form or programs that from the Band’s website www. January 30 are funded please contact Lacey okib.ca and are to be submitted Gregoire by phone 250-542-4328 to Lacey Gregoire Ext 209 or email. ([email protected])

Council Meetings Scheduled & Process Regular Schedule: All requests to be added to the Councils agenda must be submitted to Executive Director by Wednesday 4:30pm preceding each 1st Tuesday of month 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. council meeting. Agenda items are reviewed and approved by the 2nd Tuesday of month 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 Executive Director and Chief Thursday afternoon. 3rd Tuesday of month 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have any further questions or clarification please contact Sherry Louis, Executive Assistant to the Council, 250-542-4328 Changes will be circulated via email ext. 210 or email [email protected] and www.okib.ca

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Lorraine Ladan Have a great summer.

Closures Limlimpt

The daycare will be closed: Denise, Jordyn, Theresa, Mona and our Tuesday, July 1 – CANADA DAY TUPA (Virginia)

The daycare and summer day camp will Preschool be closed: Monday, August 4 – BC DAY Wi, From the Speplina Room:

We are now taking registration for Farewell Preschool for September. Please contact Snc’c’amala?tn at 250-545-3800 or come It is the time of year that we say good- by anytime this summer from Monday to bye to many of the children and families. Friday to pick up forms. day with activities and a picnic lunch having read a total of 90 books each and To all of our students who will not be and then on June 20 we will participate to Rowyn and Eva for completing their returning, we wish you well and hope that Thank you to everyone for a great year. in the Snc’c’amala?tn annual mini-pow 2nd home reading sheets by having read you come and visit. Thank you for the is valued. Gabriel and Glenda Louis in the wow. We will end our school year on June 60 books this year! Way to go! Happy time you have spent with us. We will miss • To the Territorial Stewardship staff, Education Department are committed to Limlimpt: Karla Louis 26 with our kindergarten graduation birthday wishes to Rowyn and Kendra you. Many of you will be back to daycare, you offer the school learning opportunities our programs, children and families. We Donna Lewis ceremony where we will acknowledge the who celebrate birthdays in June and to preschool, kindergarten or the Cultural that are hands-on and exciting and really could not manage without your interest wonderful achievements of our students Yesenia who will turn 6 in August. Immersion School in September…have a help the children to get in touch with and dedication. You are the best! Kindergarten and we say goodbye for now. fun and restful summer. To those of you their roots. We do not wish to miss anyone, because So wai for now and a big, congratulations who will be coming to daycare over the • The Health and Social Development in some way you all do work that touches Wi from the P’qel qin room, I can’t say thank you enough to Trish for to the kindergarten class of 2014. summer or the Summer Day Camp, we Department offers great support to the the daycare and school in some aspect. the excellent job that she does each day in hope that you enjoy the great activities children around dental care, diabetes Thank you for making us look good. It’s hard to believe we are at the end of our classroom. She helps with everything Mrs. Alexis and Trish Johnson that we are planning. prevention, a healthy lifestyle and sound another busy school year. The children to make our days run smoother. I would Kindergarten Teacher and Certified advice around illness and prevention. Infant/Toddler are anxiously awaiting the last day of also like to say Lim Limpt to Virginia Education Assistant Congratulations to our students We thank you for your participation and school and are looking forward to a well Gregoire, our Okanagan graduating from Preschool, Kindergarten assistance with our mini Sadie’s Walk. Congratulations Mary on completing your deserved summer break. Language Teacher for sharing and the Cultural Immersion School. This We appreciate the education and child Infant and Toddler Specialty courses; we SUMMER DAY CAMP AT SNC’C’AMALA?TN the language with the children is a great accomplishment. and family support programs that you are so proud of you and happy to have you We started off this month with a fieldtrip and to Mona Tronson for offer. back. While you were away we welcomed to the Science Center where we learned sharing her cultural teachings. For Children Ages 6-10 Willy Cohen is our only Grade 7 graduate • We could not get by without the Sophia and Gunner to our room, both are about our five senses and then got to A big thanks also to Nancy our this year. Willy will be greatly missed. He work that the Finance Department does learning how to walk. Adrian has insisted make and play with flubber (something speech and language assistant Crafts, Sports, Outdoor Activities, Cultural started in the infant/toddler daycare and for us on a daily basis. We send piles of on sitting on the big chairs at the table with like silly putty). We went on a tour of the and Katelyn our Certified Activities, Games, has been in all of our programs: daycare, paper their way and count on them for Jackson; Jackson helps Delissa to clean Vernon Museum and then on June 12 Education Assistant. One Outing Weekly, Pizza Party and More Head Start, preschool, kindergarten and payroll, tracking funds, paying bills…the up the toys; Delissa knows everybody’s the preschool and kindergarten classes all the way through the Immersion School list goes on and on. You are a great group name and calls “Leanna where are you?”; held a fun sports day with events like Congratulations to Anthony AVAILABLE SESSIONS: from Grades 1 to 7. Willy and his family of ladies with Don at the helm! Leanna can put on her own shoes and sack races and a tug of war. and Mattias for finishing their Session 1: July 7 – July 24, 2013 have been an integral part of the school • The staff in Administration are an hat to play outside with Isabelle; Isabelle 3rd home reading sheets and Session 2: July 28 – August 14, 2014 over the years. We thank you for your amazing team of people. Yancy Ochoa asks “Memaw (Ramona) walk!” and she On June 13 we are having a family fun good spirit and positive contributions. has been a welcome addition to OKIB invites Reese to come with us to look for Each session is 14 days in the area of Human Resources. I don’t their mothers; Reese notices when her Monday to Friday, 5 days a week We have an amazing group of early know how we lived without you in the brother Luke is playing next door with 9:00 am to 4:00 pm childhood educators, teachers, language past. Ken McGregor is always there when Olivia; Olivia is three now and ready for instructors and support staff. Thank you we need him and has influenced positive Head Start, she takes turns with Rydell •STATUS: $84.00 per child per session for your time and efforts over the past change within OKIB. You have a big job, and Soleil; Rydell and Soleil like to play in •NON STATUS: $140.00 per child per session year and have an enjoyable summer. Ken! Sherry, Veronica and Sharmaine… the new playhouse with Aurora; Aurora •Fees must be prepaid before child can participate you are always efficient with any requests shares the doll stroller with her friends. •Children must bring own lunch To Our Supporters that we have sent your way. •Children must wear hats and sunscreen • Operations staff keep our building Limlimpt Autumn Marchand, Mary •Small morning and afternoon snack provided Thank you to all of the individuals who and grounds well maintained. We have a Marchand and Ramona Wilson. continue to support our early childhood large building to upkeep and call on them For more information: programs and school. There are many of almost daily. We truly appreciate the work Head Start and 3 to 5 Year Old Daycare Call 250-545-3800 you who step up to the plate and do a that you do here to keep our building in lot to help enhance what we do for the safe and in good repair. You must have Summer is here! We still have spots Session 1 Supervisor: Tanya Saddleman-Joe children and students. a roomful of work orders from us alone! available for daycare. Call Denise Alexis Session 2 Supervisor: Donna Lewis Thanks goes to the maintenance staff at 250-545-3800 if you are looking for • Chief Byron Louis and Council, and in-office staff. childcare during July and August. NOW TAKING REGISTRATION your leadership and on ongoing support • And of course, Lacey Gregoire- Page 12 | www.okib.ca Page 13 | www.okib.ca July 2014 pRESCHOOL pRESCHOOL July 2014

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF PRESCHOOL GRADUATION 2014

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The Raiders, a men’s fastball team consisting of OKIB Members-Shane Congratulations Willie Cohen Miller, Zack Wilson, Chris Bonneau, Sheldon Louis, Jay-t Bonneau, Johnny Lee Bonneau, Stuart Bonneau, Justin Joe,Ryan Joe, Ellie Bonneau Howie A special congratulations goes to Willie Cohen on graduating from nkmaplqs i snmamayatn ikl sqilxwtet. Willie started off in the Louis, Tyrelle Louis & Coaches Dan Wilson & Frank Lewis. baby room and has gone thru every program Snc’c’amala?tn has to offer. Best Wishes Willie. 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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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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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 Congratulations to Courtney Jack in placing 3rd for Solo level grandparents to this beautiful girl. 11& under at BC Provincial Championships in Victoria May 24th & 25th, 2014. Love Serena, Olivia, and Mom

Happy Birthday Elias Happy Birthday from Sulinek and Ellie Happy Birthday Juanita Zack From Sulinek & Zack ‘from Sulinek & Zack

July 1st Lilah Jack July 6 Jake Jack July 19th Lilith Jack July 6 Dakota Jack July 10 Jacob Jack July 31st Michael Jack

From the Jack Family

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