The Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation are a trans-boundary tribe separated at the 49th parallel by the border between Canada and the United States. Our Nation is comprised of seven member communities in the Southern Interior of British Columbia: Okanagan Indian Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, Penticton Indian Band, Upper Nicola Band, Upper and ...

2025年1月30日 · This two-day event will offer an opportunity for CEC Legal and Policy updates aimed at supporting the Syilx Nation in our efforts to advance our Syilx Inherent Rights. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The Syilx (Salishan pronunciation:) people, also known as the Okanagan, Suknaqinx, or Okinagan people, are a First Nations and Native American people whose traditional territory spans the Canada–US boundary in Washington state and unceded British Columbia in the Okanagan Country region. [1]

Responding to legislative and legal changes related to forestry and natural resources, the Syilx Okanagan Nation hosted a Provincial conference “Building Land and Resource Alliances Among First Nations” on September 11-12, 2003, to develop a communication network among First Nations to share resources and strategies and to collectively work ...

2024年12月13日 · Okanagan Indian Band. Address: 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4 Phone: 250 542-4328 Toll Free: 1 866 542-4328 Email: [email protected]

5 天之前 · The Okanagan Indian Band, part of the larger Syilx Nation, has lived in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia for thousands of years. Known for their close relationship with the land and water, the Syilx people developed a sophisticated culture deeply tied to …

OKIB!CommunityNurse! Your Band Nurse (also called a Community Health Nurse) provides nursing care to you and your family members in your home and/or your Wellness Centre. Your Band Nurse knows about mainstream health care programs and services and can help you to find and use these services.

2025年2月16日 · A new sign with information about the cultural significance of Canoe Bay, adjacent to Kin Beach, in the City of Vernon in syilx territory will be unveiled on Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

2024年12月13日 · This two-day event will offer an opportunity for CEC Legal and Policy updates aimed at supporting the Syilx Nation in our efforts to advance our Syilx Inherent Rights. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Building a Sustainable Community Through Value-Aligned Economic Development Initiatives. Open for business and welcoming all opportunities! The Okanagan Indian Band Group of Companies (OKIBGC) is built to create partnerships that serve the economic interests of the syilx (Okanagan) people.