INDIAN BAND 12420 Westside Road Vernon BC V1H 2A4 SENK’LIP NEWS September 2019 OKIB Sues Feds Over Water Situation The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) took the to find a solution – specifically improvements to the extraordinary step of filing a suit in Federal Court systems to ensure the safety of drinking water. August 15 against the federal government over its failure to ensure the safety of drinking water. After nine years of determined and good faith efforts on the part of the OKIB, the federal government has The action revolves around drinking water systems made upgrades to only one of seven systems. OKIB felt constructed since the 1970’s according to standards no option was left, apart from legal action. specified by Indian Affairs Canada. The water systems rely on groundwater wells that supply untreated water “We have to act,” said Chief Byron. “We are concerned to hundreds of homes. The wastewater from those that it will take a crisis like a death or sickness from homes goes to individual septic fields which may be contamination before the federal government takes any contaminating groundwater. action – other than constant delay. This is unacceptable in a developed country. “The federal government has put the lives of our “It’s really an issue of people at risk,” said equality – if you can turn Chief Byron Louis. on the tap in Vernon and “We are stuck in limbo assume the water is safe, it between federal policy should be the same in our that underfunds our community.” system and provincial The suit simply asks for infrastructure resources confirmation that First we cannot access. The Nations have the same federal government is access to safe drinking simply not serious about safe drinking water for First water as other Canadians. That would compel the Nations communities.” federal government to ensure water infrastructure that An expert assessment commissioned by the federal meets safety standards – with a timeline. government in 2010 ranked OKIB drinking water All OKIB members should be aware that the current systems an 8 out of 10 on a scale of potential risk to water quality across IR#1 has not changed and that human health. To date, only one of those systems has this action is meant to call Canada to account for its seen significant upgrades. failures to safeguard our water systems from future A joint water management study from 2017 estimated contamination concerns. the cost of upgrades at $45 million. At present the Any questions or concerns should be sent to Michael largest drinking water system at OKIB is under a do Fotheringham, Manager of Policy and Strategy at not consume order. OKIB has worked with Ottawa [email protected]

Connect with OKIB today! Visit our website & register Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram to access member-only and YouTube. Search /okanaganband content at www.okib.ca OKIB Policies and Bylaws OKIB Cannabis Member Feedback July/August 2019 1) What are your overall feelings about Cannabis shops on reserve? (Circle the one that most suits your point of view):

I’m fine with how the Cannabis shops are currently operating on reserve 25.80% 16 I’d like to see more requirements of where these shops can operate and the 22.58% 14 need for security checks for staff (for example) We should require provincial licensing of dispensaries on reserve in order to 32.25% 20 ensure a safe supply of cannabis I don’t like these shops on reserve 20.00% 12 TOTAL 62

2) Of the major themes that are at play in this issue, what ones are most important to you? (Circle all that apply): Safety for residents (for consumers of cannabis in terms of supply and in 54.76% 35 terms of the types of dispensary operators active in the community) Opportunities for entrepreneurship amongst members 26.19% 16 Reputation and Fairness– desire for some order in terms of appearance on 38.10% 28 reserve and administering licenses Legal Risks if we proceed without provincial/federal license regime 35.71% 22 Exercising autonomy and sovereignty over OKIB lands 40.48% 26

3) Despite some potential legal risks, are you happy for OKIB to make our own laws to regulate cannabis on reserve (these laws would not explicitly require provincial licensing)? Yes, let’s exercise our sovereignty on this issue and create our own law 53.44% 31 Maybe, we should follow the best advice of the lawyers 10.34% 6 No, the lack of safe supply and legal risks are too much of a risk to the 36.20% 21 community TOTAL 58

4) Please share any thoughts you have on this issue. The responses to this question were varied but overall it was a mix of members wanting to see more safety. There were concerns that the benefits needed to be felt by members more than off-reserve people. There were doubts whether OKIB had the manpower to enforce a bylaw properly. NEXT STEPS: Likely another community forum to discuss a draft bylaw where the need for provincial licensing would be the sole responsibility of the dispensary operators. A plan for enforcement needs to be developed.

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The Human Resources Department would like Jeff Van Ryckeghem – Public Works and to announce some of our recent hires. Please Housing, Project Manager join me in welcoming them to OKIB: Jami Tonasket – Community Safety Coordinator Ashley Gregoire – Cultural Immersion School, Language and Culture Assistant Dylan Wilson and Ethan Joe – On-Call Fire Fighters Alicia Marchand, Angela Miller and Kristen Mitchell – Cultural Immersion School, Sylvia Altwasser – HR Manager Education Assistants Two Paddling Opportunities for Youth

OKIB Youth Ages 8 – 12 years’ old who are interested in some paddling please attend this fun filled day. Please come register at 10:00am - Komasket

White-water Rafting Saturday September 14th 2019 For OKIB Youth Ages: 12 – 18 years’ old CANOEING Saturday September 7, 2019

Lim ited spots available. Must register.

For more information and to register please contact: Ciaran McDonagh Phone: 250-542-5094 Ext. 208 Email: [email protected]

September 2019 3 Syilx Nation Recognition Agreement Community Discussions POSTPONED, Pending Outcome of Federal Election

At the direction of the Chiefs, the Recognition get the necessary Finance approvals required Agreement was negotiated to protect and for this agreement to be signed before the fall advance the Syilx Nation’s collective Title and election. Rights, with nothing ceded or lost. It was not This is a setback. However, depending on the about reorganizing governance within the results of the federal election, negotiations limitations of a non-profit society. It’s been may resume on this Syilx Nation Recognition designed to empower and engage Syilx Nation Agreement. members to work together to rebuild a unified Syilx Nation government guided by our laws We would like to take this opportunity to and responsibilities. express our appreciation and gratitude to all of the Syilx Nation members who have This agreement would require the federal contributed to this process to date. In the government to make a commitment of many meantime, Nation rebuilding work will millions of dollars annually to support the continue through the community-led Syilx Syilx Nation’s work to develop and implement Nation Rising process. Syilx Nation governance. Even though the agreement had been approved in principle by lim'lempt Cabinet, the federal government has informed Grand and Chief Stewart Phillip, Chair our negotiators that it has run out of time to

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IMPORTANT DISCUSSION FOR ALL SYILX NATION MEMBERS Friday, August 16, 10:30am–2pm Four Points Sheraton, Tuesday, August 20, 10am–3pm LakesideE, PentDicton Monday, August 26, 10am–T3pm PMerriOtt CivicN Centre, Merritt Please join to Olearn mSore, ask questions and share your voice! Upholding their mandate to protect and aPdvance Syilx People’s Title and Rights, the Chiefs Executive Council has been negotiating with Canada at a Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination table. We know who we are. Through this process, the government of Canada can finally and formally tell itself to recognize the Syilx People and our Syilx Nation. This is a much more effective path than continually fighting for our rights in costly endless court cases. This is a not a treaty. It is not a land claim settlement. It does not set up a mu nicipal level government. It has nothing to do with a corporation. This is an unprecedented opportunity to take control of our future now as a Nation. Come share your voice and contribute to our collective vision of self determination. Local discussions are also being organized by Chiefs and Councils in each community. For Nation forum info, please contact Charlotte Armstrong: [email protected] | 250.707.0095 x208

4 Senk’lip Family is Community: An OKIB Parents and Family Event Rattle Making September 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Blue Bird / Golden Eagle Building Mothers, Fathers, Grandparents, Community Members and all family members are welcome to this community event. All supplies for rattles, and a light dinner, to be provided. Join in a community program series that connects and supports healthy families! Max 15 participants. For more information, and to enroll, contact: Amber Froste, CHN at 250-542-5094 Or Danielle Saddleman at 250-503-5593 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] The Indigenous Artisan’s Trail Seeks Artists

Calling All Indigenous Artists: The Indigenous • Travel to festivals, farmer’s markets and other Artisan’s Trail (IArT) is a non-profit program run by events all over our massive region up to 5 First Nations, for First Nations. days per week to sell your art. We want to help you sell your art! Whether it • Keep customers up-to-date on the trailer’s be music, carving, beading, sewing, painting, whereabouts. tinctures, weaving, looming, inner cedar Tourism in the Thompson Okanagan is growing, creations—you name it. We have a modular trailer and the drive for our unique cultural experience is that we’ve set up to be a mobile retailer for your growing with it. We believe that this new initiative authentic art. There’s plenty of demand for art will help all First Nations communities in the just like yours, and we want to help you make an Thompson Okanagan generate a higher economic income from it. standing which they can choose to invest in their Here’s what we’ll do: children, themselves, or however they please. • Provide the initial capital investment (the Want to learn more? Call (778)-721-5519 or text trailer) 604-966-1330 or email [email protected] • All of the marketing work (create a brand, post on social media, create and maintain a website, hand out promotional materials, etc.) • Tell YOUR story to the public with your name and artwork showcased. September 2019 5 August 2019 Update

Company Strategy At the OKIB Group of Companies Annual (EDC). The EDC is mandated to update the General Meeting the strategy was presented Community Economic Development Plan, the to the community. A video is available on the last plan available was drafted. An RFP was Okanagan Indian Band’s Official Facebook sent out and six submissions were received. page. We have set up our operating companies, The plan is to complete the research and draft a completing our corporate structuring. We are plan in three phases. prepared to start bidding on projects in the Phase 1 - will involve data collection from Okanagan Territory to start generating cash community members to get an understanding flows. of the wants and desires of the majority of Land Designation OKIB members for economic development. At a special Council meeting to review the Fall 2019 Group of Company’s strategy held on August Phase 2 - the findings from the data collected 2nd. Recommendations were accepted to in Phase 1 will be presented to the committee. initiate a commercial designation and set up Further research will be collected to define the a commercial Headlease under the OKIB areas of interest and desired outcomes. Winter Assets LP of the Band land on Duck Lake IR 2019 No.7 Lot 1, 13 and 14. These lands are prime for commercial and industrial development. Phase 3 - draft the Community Economic OKIB Management Services LP is preparing Development Plan which will include actions, a designation information package which will roles and responsibilities, implementation and be available and sent out shortly. Additional evaluation plan. Spring 2019 information to come on this project as it We will be using the One Feather application develops. for surveys. Please check out their website Indigenous Services Canada has accepted the https://onefeather.ca/ and watch for designation BCR and the process is underway. instructions to register! One Feather is used for Watch for further details, community meetings community engagement, surveys, elections and and get ready to vote! referendums. Since it is used for elections and referendums, One Feather has an advanced Economic Development Plan security system to protect data. The moderator The Band Council approved the Governance will only be able to see if a person voted, not and Fiscal Agreement (GFA) early this year, how they voted. The benefit of One Feather is this agreement provides a mandate to establish only Band members will be able to vote on the an Economic Development Committee surveys.

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You’re invited! Health Benefits Information Session

The First Nations Health Authority listened to First Nations communities across BC to design a new benefits plan. Learn about improvements to the following benefits coming in fall 2019.

Vision care and eyeglasses Dental coverage Medical supplies & equipment

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 | TIME 5:00PM – 9:00PM WHERE: HOLIDAY PARK RESORT, KELOWNA EVENT DETAILS: THE PRESENTATION WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE MEMBERSHIP FORUM.

Contact Council Secretary, Stacy Yow, at 250-542-4328 or [email protected] for more information.

See you there!

8 Senk’lip YOUR NEW FIRST NATIONS HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: Dental, Vision and Medical Supplies & Equipment (MS&E)

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) PLAN HIGHLIGHTS engaged with First Nations communities and health care providers across the province Higher limits and no pre-approval needed to learn how we can improve dental, vision for routine eye exams and eyewear and MS&E benefits to support the wellness journey of First Nations people in BC. Dental fee guide in line with BC industry standards

Faster pre-approval decisions for MS&E, YOUR NEW PLAN vision and dental special needs launching Sept. 16, 2019 Pay-direct claims at most dental offices FNHA has partnered with non-profit, BC- and participating optical stores based health benefits organization Pacific Online and mobile app claims Blue Cross to administer dental, vision and MS&E benefits. Reimbursement in as little as 48 hours for claims paid out of pocket

Ability to check your coverage and limits online 24/7

Questions? Your local FNHA Health Benefits Community Relations Representative would be happy to help you.

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The FNHA provides other benefits to meet health needs not covered by provincial or third-party health insurance. These include medical transportation, mental health support, and pharmacy benefits through BC PharmaCare Plan W.

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September 2019 9 Nelson Mural Festival Features OKIB Artist

The Nelson and District Arts Council (NDAC) hosted the second annual Nelson International Mural Festival August 16 to 18, and the festival featured art from an OKIB member. The goal of the festival is to increase the cultural vibrancy of Nelson by engaging local, national and international street artists, muralists, creators and arts lovers through large scale public artworks and educational opportunities. The festival featured many local and regional artists, including OKIB artist Sheldon Pierre Louis. The festival is an inclusive event intended for all cultures, genders, ages and abilities. The goal is to shine a light on local cultures and histories, encouraging collaboration and community building. The festival events all took place in public spaces, free of charge. Sheldon created the mural depicted here. The mural is based on the captikwl of “How Senklip Brought N’tyxtix to the People.” Sheldon is a multi-disciplinary Sqilxw artist. His ancestral roots have influenced his works in painting, drawing, carving, and sculpting.

OKIB member Sheldon Pierre Louis created the mural at left while Kevin Ledo created the mural on the right. Photo by Bill Metcalfe.

10 Senk’lip Back To School Barbecue and Outdoor Movie a Huge SUCCESS!! Going back to school can be a stressful and approximately 50 OKIB students attend along challenging time for both parents and students with their parent. Door prizes, barbecue and alike. The education department recognizes an outdoor movie was enjoyed by all who came this and as a way of alleviating some of the out. A big thanks goes out to staff, volunteers, pressures a Back to School Barbecue was parents and students who came and shared in organized and held on August 14. We had the event.

OKIB Language Nest Open Houses The Language Nest will be hosting a series of open houses where you are invited to come out and learn about our program. We are located at 11 Victoria Road (6 Mile area). September 5 - 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. September 18 - 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. For more information please contact us at the Nest at 250-503-5593. Hope to see you there.

September 2019 11 Welcome Back We have had a great summer at Snc’c’amala?tn and are preparing for September with children coming and going. Welcome to all of the children and families who are attending this year. We are committed to providing quality early learning and childcare for all children. Our program encourages independence, respect for others and confidence. Come for a tour, we would love to share our special place of learning! I want to thank and commend our summer staff for their hard work and dedication over the warm summer months. Welcome back to the staff who are returning after being away over the summer. From the Manager, Lorraine Ladan Summer Day Camp for 6 to 12 Year Olds We had wonderful students working in the Summer Day Camp and hope they had a positive and valuable work experience. Thank you to Billie-Rae Oppenheimer, Autumn Wilson, Lilah Jack, Qaine Parker and Yetko Robins. Way lim limpt, Supervisor Autumn Marchand

12 Senk’lip $10 / day Universal Child Care Prototype – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Just a reminder to parents that at the end of the 18 months of being a $10 / day Universal Child Care Prototype, that parent fees will not likely continue to be $10 / day and will be increasing back to the regular rate. Our Agreement with the BC Provincial Government ends March 21, 2020. I encourage you to please make your thoughts known to the Provincial Government on how paying a maximum of $10 / day for daycare has helped your family (some families pay even less and may be receiving the Affordable Child Care Benefit, which used to be called Subsidy). It is only by hearing from you and letting the Government know that this is something you want to see continue, that it will. For further information and to give your feedback, please contact: Phone: 1 888 338-6622 (option 5) First Day of School Email: [email protected] Back to school is Tuesday, September 3. We welcome all of our returning and new children. Closures School will be dismissed at NOON. Monday, September 23 – Staff Professional Grade 1 students will be at the Cultural Development Day Immersion School this year.

September 2019 13 Facilities Update We are still having work done to beautify our playground for the children but are making progress, thanks to Public Works. In the past year we have had new play structures installed in both playgrounds, which are being well used by the children. We are still dealing with new sprouts showing up from the cottonwood trees that were removed, but it seems like we may finally be winning the battle. We will be getting some new trees for shade as well as some shade structures. Unfortunately, the compacted gravel bike paths have not worked out so well and we will be looking at some other form of path. We are hoping to have pour-in-place rubber installed under the play equipment instead of the wood chips. This will increase the safety and give better protection when falls occur.

New sod will be laid at some point and this will make everything cleaner and greener. We look forward to these improvements and are thankful for the Quality Improvement Grant that we received from the Province for participating as a $10 / day Universal Child Care Prototype.

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16 Senk’lip September 2019 17 $24.3 Million for New Wastewater Recovery System Benefits Environment, Economy, and Agriculture in North Okanagan

The environment, economy and agriculture in financial support. While currently planned to the North Okanagan’s Swan Lake area received service portions of Electoral Areas B and C, a major boost with the announcement of a the Township of ’s south-east $24.3 million grant from the Investing in industrial area and Okanagan Indian Band Canada infrastructure plan for construction lands within the proposed service area, it of the North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery will have the ability to expand to meet future System. The Government of Canada growth. contributed $13,255,148, and the Province of The grant funding will cover approximately contributed $11,044,852. The 66 percent of the total $36.9 million cost, project will provide homes and businesses with with the remaining amounts to be funded by a safe and sustainable wastewater treatment RDNO borrowing ($5.2 million), an Okanagan facility and sewer system that will protect Swan Basin Water Board grant ($5.9 million) and Lake water quality, provide reclaimed water for Township of Spallumcheen reserves ($1.5 agriculture, enhance recreational opportunities million). and support economic development. The next steps include design, development, “This substantial grant makes this project a tendering and construction of the facility reality and will help us create the future we and sewer lines over the next two to three envision, one that balances environmental years. The process will be aided by the protection with economic opportunities. The continued support of the Wastewater Recovery Partnership has been instrumental to moving Community Working Group of dedicated the project forward over the past four years and community volunteers providing local key to ensuring we continue to be stewards of perspectives as the project moves forward. our environment and our economy for future generations.” For more information visit the project website, hosted by the RDNO on behalf of the partners The project is the result of a unique and at: www.rdno.ca/wastewater innovative partnership formed in 2015 between the Township of Spallumcheen, the The North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Regional District of North Okanagan and the Project Partnership Members will be holding Okanagan Indian Band. For the past four years, a public celebration event with details to be the Partners have been setting the foundation shared soon. for the success of this project, including Check out the project backgrounder on page conducting environmental and economic 19 to learn about the history of the project. impact studies and obtaining community and

18 Senk’lip PROJECT backgrounder �������� �������� �� What is the North Okanagan Wastewater ����� �������� Recovery Project? The North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project is a partnership launched in 2015 by the Regional District of A ����������� North Okanagan (RDNO), Township of Spallumcheen, ������� and Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) to improve water O������� I����� quality in Swan Lake and local streams and to provide B��� T������� �� economic development opportuni�es through the S����������� implementa�on of a community sewer system. The project will provide sewer service to residents and businesses in por�ons of RDNO Electoral Areas B and C, the Township of Spallumcheen’s southeast industrial area, and parts of OKIB. 2015 Why is it Needed Now? An innova�ve partnership • Contaminants from sep�c systems are leaching into between the Regional District of Swan Lake. North Okanagan, Township of • The leachates are nega�vely affec�ng water quality Spallumcheen and Okanagan 2016 and bird habitats. Indian Band forms and the project Western Water Associates Ltd. • The leachates are limi�ng recrea�onal opportuni�es launches. recommends community sewer for the communi�es along the corridor. system a�er second assessment. • Lack of community sewer limits economic growth Western Water Associates Ltd. opportuni�es. conducts first water quality Urban Systems’ Phase 1 Feasibility • This is one of the last developed areas of the assessment. Finds Swan Lake is Study reports the project is Okanagan without a community sewer system. nega�vely impacted by sep�c technically and financially viable. • Grants are available now: more than 80% of the systems. es�mated $36.9M project could be funded by RDNO Employment Lands Report grants. (See Side B for more informa�on on project shows support of sewer project; costs.) finds the project would support 2017 economic development. Who are the Partners on the Project? Province of BC funds $10,000 to • This project is the result of a unique and support further project planning. collabora�ve partnership between the Regional 2018 District of North Okanagan, Township of Urban Systems’ Phase 2 Feasibility Spallumcheen, and Okanagan Indian Band. Study refines technical elements of • The partnership approach has increased funding the project and examines funding opportuni�es. opportuni�es. • The partnership will ensure project consistency and integra�on. Survey finds 76% of Local Area Plan • It sets the stage for future collabora�ons. open house respondents support the community sewer for environmental and economic reasons.

September 2019 19 Canadian Military on the Okanagan territory Dating back to the Early 1900’s, snapshots of the past

Lumby’s Canadian Mounted Rifles initially trained at 1907, a cavalry unit called the Okanagan Mounted Ri- the Vernon Military Camp. fles, Mission Hill Vernon , BC

Military Camp 1940’s Vernon BC Glenemma Range 1950’s

Glenemma Range 1960’s Vernon Military Camp 1970’s

Cenotaph 2016 honouring our Current Day: OKIB working with DND to clear OKIB members that have served former Military fields on OKIB lands

NOTE: UXO creates a safety risk wherever it World Wars Aboriginal Veterans site: http:// exists. Caution is ALWAYS advised av.canadiana.ca/en/ to search OKIB Members

For more information, contact Don Louis, UXO Liaison at 250-542-3444.

20 Senk’lip UNDERSTANDING LAWFUL POSSESSION UNDER A FRY SKETCH

In understanding lawful possession to your parcel(s), you may have been issued a Certificate of Possession (CP’s) or a ‘No Evidence of Title’ (NETI) or a Notice of Entitlement (NE) because the land interest may be held under a Fry Sketch.

When land is held under an old legal description, such as a Fry Sketch, individuals may want to subdivide a par- cel for land development or to transfer portions of the parcel to family members, or to have a survey plan updat- ed to create certainty on the boundary of a parcel.

So what is a Fry Sketch? Good question. Our Lands Department has compiled the following information to give you the history and hopefully a better understanding of Fry Sketches.

The History of Fry Sketch?

Actually the term ‘Fry Sketch’ is derived from the name Alan E. Fry, who was the Assistant Superintendent for the Okanagan Agency during the 1950's and 1960's under D.M. Hett, Superintendent, Okanagan Agency in BC.

Fry compiled a series of rough sketches of the Okanagan Indian Band reserve lands dated March 25, 1958. These are known as ‘Fry Sketches’. Other bands had similar sketches prepared as well by Mr. Fry.

The sketches, drawn at scale, show individual land holdings and band lands, divided into Blocks and Lots. The parcels labelled Lots on the sketches are not dimensioned, and the acreages indicated were likely added later, or were estimates. The sketches were the basis of descriptions of the original allotments to band members recorded in the Indian Land Registry System (ILRS).

Mr. Fry prepared the sketches for Blocks A, B and C on Okana- gan IR 1, from a combination of: aerial tracing maps, existing sur- veys, enlarged aerial photographs, and completed by traverse with a Brunton compass corrected to the reserve boundary.

Figure 1 - Fry Sketch 319-37

To determine what type of sketch or survey exists on your parcel of land please contact the Lands Department at 250-542-3444.

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SEABIRD MOBILE DIABETES S P TEAM: COMMUNITY ____ PRESENTATION E Ever wonder what you, or your family members, risks are for having diabetes?

Okanagan Indian Band would like to welcome Seabird Mobile Diabetes Team to present on diabetes and the risks of getting diabetes. Okanagan Indian Band Community Service & An informative presentation on the risk factors, the signs/symptoms Development and how to screen for diabetes will be provided.

If you feel yourself, or your family is at risk for diabetes please attend this supper/presentation.

For more information contact: Amber Froste, CHN at 250-542-5094 email: [email protected] Or Rosalie Saddleman at 250-542-5094 email: [email protected]

22 Senk’lip Massage Outreach 6-Week Programs Students from the Okanagan Valley College If you have submitted an application form will be hosting Massage Programs located at previously, you the Golden Eagle Building/Bluebird Building, will need to submit with no fee. another form to September 12 to October 17 (6 weeks) express interest in this session. Please Thursdays - Group A: 8:45am- 10:00am indicate the date Group B: 10:15 - 11:15am of your previous 4 spots in each group, for a total of 8 participation, if participants for this session applicable. October 24 to December 5 (6 weeks)* This program is Thursdays - Group A: 8:00-10:00am open for all community members to apply. If Group B: 10:15 - 11:15am there is a high number of requests priority will *No Massage on November 7, 2019. be given to those with a medical need, able to 5 spots in each group, for a total of 10 commit to 6 sessions, and first time applicants. participants for this session If you commit, you must attend all sessions. How to Apply: Submit form to the Health Contact Beverly Simpson or Amber Froste Department (include contact information). for more information at (250)-542-5094 or Forms available at CSD- Health Reception. ([email protected])

September 2019 23 Important Dates for September September 3 - First day of school. September 7 - White Water Rafting for youth 12-18 years old. Must register. See page 3. September 9 - Health Benefits Information Session. See pages 8, 9. September 12 - Rattle Making. Golden Eagle/Blue Bird building. September 14 - Paddle Day for youth 8-12 years old. Komasket Park. See page 3. September 24 - Diabetes presentation. See page 22. The Okanagan Elders Elders Bingo The elders have many fund raising activities Last Sunday of every month. going on throughout the year. Early Birds - 12:30 pm If you have any donations for Loonie Auctions, Bingo - 1:00 pm Bingos or for their 50/50. Please contact Bonnie Lawrence at 250-542-1243. All donations are very much appreciated by our elders. Please do not hesitate to give generously.

Agreement # 40015968

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