senklip - april 2014

APRIL 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.”

Emergency 911 Service

September 4, 2013 the OKIB signed an agreement for 911 emergency contact services for the community.

TIPS:In an emergency dial 911 for Fire, Ambulance or Police

Give your type of emergency and you would like the local Fire Department to be dispatched, please say so.Ensure your home address signage is fluorescent so that it is easy to find in the dark.

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

Sen'klip SubmissionsDeadline: 20th of each month with distribu-

tion by the 1stPlease send submissions to:

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR QUARTERLY REPORTAPRIL 2014Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)

Activity Achievements to date Next Steps

Council Support • Improvedbriefingmaterialsto Council

AdministrativeandProgramServices• Digitalinfrastructureupgrade• Developdigitalfilesystem

• 2phaseof2phasescom-pletetoupgradethebandsservers• FundingappliedforTSDtoproceedwiththeinitialphaseofthis project

• Workonlinkingalladministrativeareastonewservers• LearnfromTSDprojectandseektoexpandacrossadministration–couldtakeseveralyears.

ExternalandInternalRelationships• LocalMunicipalGovernments• AANDC

• Metatleastoncewithseniormanger• MetwithLakeCountryCouncil• Developbriefingandwork-plansforrelationshipmanagementforC&C• SeveralmeetingsatseverallevelswithAANDC

• ContinuedevelopmentofrelationshipsandpursueOKIBagenda(s)• AANDC–sameasabove

Governance• CouncilSupport• Bylawdevelopment• CorporateandCouncilGover-nance• PolicyReview• ConflictofInterest

• ImprovedbriefingmaterialsandformatforCouncil–leadstobetterandmoreefficientdecisionmaking• WorkingonthedevelopmentofbylawtrackingsothatCouncilcanprioritizebylawsthatrequirerevisionorcreation.• CouncilhasaskedthataBylawprocessbedevelopedforsystematicapprovalofbylaws.• WorkingonlocatingfundingandonthedesignofprojectsthatwillseethedevelopmentofaOKIBDevelopmentCorporationandaGovernanceBylaw.• InitialstartonreviewofAd-ministrationandHRpolicies• Councilandseniormanag-ershavehadConflictofInteresttraining.

• Completetrackingandprioritizingsystem• Progresswiththeseprojects–timeframetocom-pletionis1-2years;• Progresswiththeseprojects–timeframetocom-pletionisexpectedtobeendofnextfiscalyear.• Councilhasrequestedadraftrangebylawandapublicareasbylawbedeveloped.Adogbylawisinprog-ress.• ConflictofInteresttrainingwillbedoneatthenextlowerlevelofstaffintheadministration.• TheConflictofInterestlanguageinallOKIBbylawsandPolicieswillbere-writtentobethesameinall.

Finance• Riskmanagement• Completenecessaryadminis-trative and process adjustments to ensurecompliancewiththeFinanceBylawontimingofbudgetpreparationandauditcompletion.• Developfiscalplanningframe-work

• InitialplanningstartedforreviewofBandinsuranceneedsanddevelopmentofRFP• Reformattingoffinancialsystem complete and audit com-pleteforpreviousfiscalyear• Budgetworkprogressingtohavecompletionbeforenewfiscalyearcommences.

• Expecttomoveforwardwiththisprojectnextfiscalyear(afterApril01,2014)• Thefiscalplanningframeworkwillbeorganizedtoprovidea5yearplanninghorizontofacilitatebetterfinancialdecisionmaking.

Negotiations:• participateinOKIBnegotia-tionswithFederal,Provincialandlo-cal jurisdictions• developcommunityconsulta-tion and communications

• Negotiationsareeitherinprocess or in preparation phases onclaims(Federal),rightsofway(Provincial);andjointplanningex-ercises(localjurisdictions).• Indevelopment

• Continuewiththenegotiations• Continuecommunityconsultationunderthedirec-tionofCouncil.

Communication• Websiteimprovements• Newsletter• Developacommunicationsdepartmenttoensurerobustmember-ship communications as well as han-dlethecommunicationsrequirementsofCouncilandtheAdministration.

• HaveimplementednewOKIBsiteincludingmemberonlysite• Needtoupgradeoursoft-wareandre-organizeeditorandproduction• Developpositiondescriptionandbudget.

• Continuetoimprovethewebsite• LooktohavethesenewsletterissuesdealtwithbyMarch31.(Note:thenewsletteralsogoestothewebsite)• Thenewpositionwillbedevelopedfornextfiscalyearbudgetpendingavailablefunding.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY REPORT APRIL 2014Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)

ACTIVITY ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE NEXT STEPS

1. Attract&SecureTenants. • CompletedServiceStationFeasi-bilityStudy.

• CompletedSteeleSiteMasterPlan.

• CompletedSteeleEnvironmentalAuditPhase1.• SecuredinterestinbuildingaFruitPackingPlantatSteele(CoralBeach).• SecuredtwoSunValleyleaseof-fers(Harvey&Brewer).• Securedinterestinbuildingamo-bilehomepark(FreeportIndustries).• Securedinterestinbuildingamo-bilehomefactory(FreeportIndustries).

• SecureMOTfunds(StAnne’sHill)toimproveaccess.

• CompleteDesignationStudies(Appraisal,EA,Surveys)• Lease(secure)tenants.

2. Attract&SecureTenants. • InconsultationswithSRIHomesregardingreconfiguringsitelease.

• ReducefootprintofSRIandrede-velopexcessland.

3. SecureInvestment(Money). • SecuredinstallationofMtBTestTurbines.

• Securedfundingfor2014UXOremoval.

• Secured$70,000inAANDCslip-page.

• SecuredERAtruckcontractingopportunity.

• CollectWindData.

• NegotiateLongTermRemovalPlan.

• CompletefundingofSteeledesig-nation.

4.SecurePartners(Expertise&Money). • FinalizedFCRSAAgreementwithTerritorialStewardship.

• OrganizemeetingsbetweenLakeC&OKIBtoimproveIR#7infrastruc-ture,tourismservices,watershedpro-tectionandroadaccess.

• WaitoutcomeofChilcotinCasereFTOWA.• PositionTolkoIndustries.

5.IncreaseBandEntrepreneurSuccessRate.

• SecureFrankLouisRVParkFea-sibilityStudyFunds.

SecureJVPartner.

Change in Service Fees for Non-Band Members

Effective Immediately

Registration of: Status Card $25.00Birth $10.00 Marriage $10.00Death $10.00 Amendments $10.00Name Change $10.00 Misc. $10.00These costs are due to office ex-penses and courier fees.

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APRIL 2014 TERRITORIAL STEWARDSHIP QUARTERLY REPORTQuarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)

Activity Achievements to Date Next Steps

1. Archaeology •Highway97WinfieldtoOyama

•BCHydroReservoirManagemento ArrowLakeso DuncanReservoiro KinbasketLakeo WhatshanLakeReservoiro MicaCreeko SugarLakeReservoir

•Hwy6GreytoRicardo•TolkoIndustriesFieldReviews•BCTimberSalesFieldReviews•GormanBrothersFieldReviews•BradleyCreekWaterLine

•SeabreezeFieldMonitoring

•VillageofKasloArchaeologicalMonitoring

•FortisDuckLakeArchaeologicalMonitoring•FortisHighway6ArchaeologicalMonitoring•Oatscott(AncestralRemains)

•MalakwaBridgeProject•PinausDam

•St.Anne’sHillHwy97Project

•BCCapacityInitiative

Ongoing:ArtifactanalysisbeginsJan2014,storagesitere-vegetationtoresumespring2014•Completedfor2013,resumes2014

•CompletedOctober2013•Completereview/reporting/audits•2013fieldReviewscompletedNov2013•Completereview/reporting/audits•2013fieldReviewscompletedNov2013•Completereview/reporting/audits

•2013fieldReviewscompletedNov2013

•CompleteNov2013•CompletedNov2013•Ongoing:furthermonitoringwillbeneeded.•Ongoing•CompleteNov2013•Ongoing-gatheringresearch.Maintainingcommuni-cationswithBCHydroandanyinterestedOKIBCom-munityBandMembersandChiefandCouncil.FieldvisitNovember5-6,2013.•Ongoingfieldwork.MaintainingcommunicationswithMOTItoensureourparticipationinHighwaysproject.

•Ongoing.Highpotentialforarchaeologysites.Fur-therworkneeded,pendingfunding.•Ongoing.Intheinitialstageofdiscussions.•Ongoingfieldwork.Submissionofphase2ofproj-ectsubmittedforfundingapproval.

TSDStrategicPlanning •DraftTSDstrategicPlan

•DraftTSDOperationalPlanning

•Complete:ThefinaldraftoftheTSD5yrstrategicplanhasbeenapprovedbyChiefandCouncil.

•Complete:Dec16-17.DraftOperationalPlan,inprogress.

Research • WestsideRoad/NkwalaTrail

• Highway33

• TruthandReconciliationProject,ResidentialSchool Project

• ShuswapRiverSustainabilityPlan

•Complete:thefinaldraftiscomplete.Readyforsubmission.

• InProgress

• CompleteSept2013

• Complete:thedraftisreadyforsubmission

Fisheries • ShuswapFallsHatchery

• ChinookCreekSurvey

• 3Creeks-KokaneeEnumerationandbiologicalsampling

• KokaneeShoreSpawner• CohoEnumerations

• CompleteforBroodyear2012/13• FinalyearofContractwithShuswapFallsHatchery.2014thePentictonHatcherywilltakeover.• DiscusslevelofOKIBparticipationwiththeONAFisheriesDept.

• Complete:Dataentryandreportwritinginprogress

• Complete:dataentryandreportwritinginprogress

• Complete• Complete:Dataentryandreportwritinginprogress

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TERRITORIAL STEWARDSHIP QUARTERLY REPORT APRIL 2014Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)

Achievements to Date Achievements to Date Next Steps

CommunityOutreach/Educationalsupport • HuntingCamp2013,planningfor2014inprogress

• SilverStarBerryPicking

• TEKMeetingswithEldersandcom-munitymembersChiefandCouncil-TSDcohosted2Elder/TEKmeetingatNewHo-rizons.• ViewingofWinfieldtoOyamaArti-factsTSDhosted2communitypresentationsoftheArtifacts• TSDtreeplantingwiththestudentsandstaffofthenkmapl’qsisnmamayatnklsqilxwtet,culturalimmersionschool

• Kikaneewalkprovidedsupportforbothsn-c’c’a-mala?tnandnkmapl’qsisn-mamayatnklsqilxwtetculturalimmersionschool.

• CedarbarkharvestwiththeCher-ryvilleCommunityForest

• CulturalWorkshopsProvidedwork-shopsforW.LSeaton,andAlexisParkschools.

• TraditionalPlateauArtClassPilotProject Hands on instruction in traditional andcontemporaryPlateauartsforthenkmapl’qsisnmamayatnklsqilxwtet,cul-turalimmersionschool.• 2013RemembranceDaycommunityeventsupport.

• Complete/ongoing



• Complete.Complete/Ongoing

• Complete/Ongoing



• Complete/ongoingpendingfurtherfunding


• Complete

Referral Response Systems • Tracking of all incoming referrals and sending out invoicing for review of documents

• Ongoing

Training Professional Development • Level 1 first aid and transportation endorsement

• Project Management

• Environmental and Community De-velopment Project Management

• GIS Workshop

• UBCIC Cultural Heritage Workshop

• Complete. All TSD Staff passed both courses and received their certifica-tion

• Complete 2 TSD staff attended the 2 day course on project management software • Complete.

• Complete.

• Complete

AREA 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 5th/2014 South OF PRO-HARDWARE-Six-Mile, Nashwhito (Siwash) Creek, and Whiteman’s Creek

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APRIL 2014Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)

HEALTH QUARTERLY REPORT

Activity Achievements to Date Next StepsDevelopacommunicationsplansoeverymemberofthecommunityisawareofallprogramsandservicesofferedbytheHealthCentre

• Websiteupdates• Identifyallavenuesofcommunica-tions

• Re-implement“DidYouKnow”columninSen’Klip• Prepareacommunity“blitz”forallser-vices,especiallymentalhealthservices

Establishaqualifiedmentalhealthservice in the community that is clinicallysupervised,mentored,supportedandreceivesongoingtraining

• Informationonavailablereferralser-viceshavebeenidentifiedandbeingutilized

• Regularmonthlymeetingsareheldwithmajorreferralresources(MCFDandIH)

• BHC–MHCfundshavebeenear-markedandre-profiledforcommunityca-pacitybuildingandon-siteservices• HealthCanadahasbeencontactedre:accessingIRSfundingforapilotproject• Adultmentalhealthservices(2daysperweek)havebeenestablishedasofNov30

•Establishqualifiedfull-timeon-sitementalhealthresourcesthroughinternalfundingand/orIRSfundingasapilotproject•Deliverfour(4)parentingprograms/year•Deliverfour(4)griefcounsellingprograms/year

•DevelopclinicalsupervisionforA&Dstaff

EstablishaFoodSecurityProgramtoreintroduceandmakeavailabletraditionalfoods

• Conceptualframeworkdeveloped• Conceptualbudgetdeveloped• Existingprogramsidentified

• Visitstoexistingprograms• Confirmbudgets• AdvertiseforCoordinatorposition

IncreaseYouthActivitiessoallyouthhaveaccesstoawiderangeofactivitiesthatarecultural-basedandpositivelifestyleoriented

• Case/Programprocessidentified• Targetgroupinthe13-19agegroupidentified• YouthActivitiesAdvisoryGroupiniti-ated• Equipmenthasbeenobtainedforar-chery,boating,volleyball,martialarts,mu-sic,dance,huntingcamps,youthculturalactivities• Regularmonthlyreportsdeveloped

• PrepareawrittenStrategyfortargetgroupswithafocusonculturalactivities• Obtainadditionalequipmentandsup-pliesi.e.lacrosse,floorhockey,canoes,etc.• Identifyexternalresourcesi.e.coachingclinicsandtrainingcamps• ConfirmHOLHallusage• DraftaTermsofReferenceforaYouthCouncil

Comprehensive Needs Assessment • HealthCanada(nowFNHA)fundingconfirmed

• DraftDiscussionPaper(PhaseI)pre-paredandpresentedtoH&SDCommittee• AdvertiseandretaincontractorsthroughtheExpressionofInterest(EOI)pro-cessforcontractorstocoordinatethecom-munityengagementprocess(PhaseII)• HealthPlanningprocesscoordinatedwithLUPprocess• Communityengagementprocessiniti-atedinOctober2013

• DraftHealthPlantobedeveloped(PhaseIII)andpresentedtocommunityforvalidation• ContinuecoordinatedwithLUPprocess• HaveHealthPlanapprovedbyChiefandCouncilandsubmittoFNHAtosecureadditionalfunding

Council Meetings Scheduled & Process

Regular Schedule: 1stTuesdayofmonth9a.m.-4p.m.2ndTuesdayofmonth5:30p.m.-9:303rdTuesdayofmonth9a.m.to4p.m.

Changeswillbecirculatedviaemailandwww.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. If you have any further questions or clarification please contact Sherry Louis, Executive Assistant to the Council, 250-542-4328 ext. 210 or email [email protected]

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APRIL 2014Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)

OPERATIONS LANDS & HOUSING QUARTERLY REPORT

Activity Achievements to Date Next Steps1.Property Management•Maintenance-Inspectiontemplates oIdentifytargetCapitalAssetoBreakdownintobuildingsciencecompo-nentsoCreateascheduleofmeasurablecriteriaoDraftInspectionTemplate

• InspectionTemplateshavebeendraftedforuseonallBandandcommunityassets• CapitalassetshavebeenidentifiedwithseveraladditionsaddedtotheCAISreport

• SchedulesofInspectionstobein-corporated into the corporate calendar

2.Property Management• Maintenance-CAIS oBreak-outCAISitemsbysectoroDraftSchedulefortrackingoCrosscheckwithinspectionresultsoIdentified‘New’itemstobeprocessforaddi-tiontobudgetfornextyear

• Complete–1stinspectionshavetakenplace

• UpdatetheCAISreportwillbeup-datedtoincludenewlyidentifiedassets• Developanannualmaintenanceplanforeachasset

3.Property Management•Maintenance-CorporateCalendaroIdentifyupdatedscheduleforCapitalAssets and Community owned propertyoBreakdownintobuildingsciencecompo-nentsoDevelopInspectionprotocoloAssigninspectiontimesandlocatewithinannual calendaroCommunicatefindings

• Allproperty/assetshavebeeniden-tified• Allseasonalworkhasbeenidenti-fiedwithinthecalendaryear

• CompletetheyearlymaintenancescheduleofallBandassetswiththismovingforwardtoa25yearmaintenanceschedule/plan

4.Property Management•Capital-Applications oProcessofprogramapplicationsdefinedoUpdatesmadetoManualsasrequiredoTemplatesdrafted

•Renovationpolicyisnow75%complete• Templateshavebeenfinalizedforallprograms• Manuals–nothingnewtoreport

• DraftaProcessChart,definingtheApplicationProcess,forpresentationtothecommunityviaWebsite.• Completemanualdevelopment

5.Property Management•Capital-NewBuildsoProcessofprogramapplicationsdefinedoUpdatesmadetoManualsasrequiredoTemplatesdrafted

• FNMHFNewBuild2nddraftpolicyiscomplete,waitingtobepassed• NewSocialHousingPolicy,Novem-ber2013• TemplatesforSocialHousingNewBuildshavebeenfinalizedforallprograms• Manuals–nothingnewtoreport

• CompleteallelementsrequiredforFNMHF• DraftaProcessChart,definingallNewBuildProcess,forpresentationtothecommunityviaWebsite.

6.Property Management•Capital-NewHousingOptionsoProcessofFinancialoptionsdefinedoDevelopFinancialCriteriaasrequiredoDraftingBy-lawsforBCR

• Processoffinancialoptionsandpro-ceduresidentifiedforCMHC/AANDC• WorkingwithFNMHFandLendingInstitutionsindevelopingfinancialcriteriaforeligiblebandmembers• WiththeassistanceoftheOKIBpolicyanalystadraftnon-profithousingauthoritymodelisbeingdeveloped• CapacitydevelopmentframeworkoutliningelementsofprofessionaltrainingforC&Candstaff• IndemnityAgreementhasbeenre-viewedbyC&Candhasbeenpreparedforlegalreview• Types&amountsofloanshavebeendefined• Defaultprotocolshavebeendraftedforreview• By-lawdrafting–nothingnewtoreport

• ContinueworkingwithFNMHFandLendingInstitutionstofinalizeapplica-tion/criteriaprocess• CompletedefiningtheEligibilityCri-teria and the application process • By-lawdevelopment

7.Property Management•LandsoProgramreviewandnewprogramsAd-ministrativeframeworkdevelopment oCommunications process development oCommunity address renewal

• Nothingnewtoreport• Nothingnewtoreport• 911addressprojectonreviewandupdatehasbeenforwardedtoOKIB’sGISdepartment

• Continuetoworkonthisdirective• Continuetoworkonthisdirective• ContinuetoworkwithGISdepart-ment

APRIL 2014 OPERATIONS LANDS & HOUSING QUARTERLY REPORT

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Activity Achievements to Date Next Steps8.Property Management •PolicyDevelopmentoHousingPolicyReviewoRentCollections,trackingandjuris-dictionoDevelopmentofWorkOrdersystemwithrealtimebudgetupdatesoReplacementReserve

• ReviewandredraftofSocialHous-ingPolicycompleted• RentCollections–NothingNewtoReport• C&Cpassedthereplacementre-servepayoutstomemberswhohadintheirreserveslessthan$2000.00

• ReviewandredraftofSocialHousingPolicy completed• RentCollections–NothingNewtoReport• C&Cpassedthereplacementreservepayoutstomemberswhohadintheirre-serveslessthan$2000.00

9.Previous Capital Investment•6-MileSubdivisionoFormalizeplanandspecifications oCost out development optionsoInvestigateFinanceoptionsfordevel-opment

• SubdivisionWork75%complete • CompleteSubdivision• 9servicelotsavailableforsale

10.Previous Capital Investment•6-MileUnitsoTakeoffanddevelopmentof‘As-built’drawingsoCostoutcompletionoptionswith&withoutCMHCoBriefupoptionsforC&Creview

• RequestforProposalsperformed,andRichmondCustomHomesawardedthe tender• Enteredintoacontract

• ConstructioncompletionforMarch31,2014• Salepricetobeidentifiedanddisplaysuiteopenedtothepublic

11.Previous Capital Investment•AssistedLivingbuildingoDesignCharetteandelderconsulta-tionoEngageBCHousing/Health/NRCanon the developmentoEngageinterestedstakeholdersasinterestedoConsiderationtothedevelopmentofaNetZeroAssistedLivingcomplex

• Nothingnewtoreport • Rolloutastrategytodevelopa‘BestUse’fortheAssistedLivingBuilding

12.Previous Capital Investment•WinfieldApartmentsoCloseoffCapitalAuditoInvestigateexpansionandincreaseddensityoptionstosupportaffordabilityoDraftFeasibilitystudytosupportfindingsandbestcasescenariotoemerge

• Capitalauditcompletedandallrequestedallfinalreportsfromgoverningbodieshavebeenprovided

• Developalongtermplanonafford-abilityandrollintoaLandUsePlan

13.Emergency Response•EmergencyPreparednessoSeekoutsupportivefundingsourcesoDevelopEmergencyPreparednessplanoDevelopEmergencyPreparednessCapacityoDevelopmentofappropriatecommu-nicationsMaterialsoAssigndutiesasrequired

• Designatedstaffhavebeencon-firmedbyalldepartments• AgreementsignedwithFirstNa-tions’EmergencyServicesSocietyforthedeliveryofcapacitydevelopmentandfinal-izationofEmergencyPlan

• TrainingtobeheldinMarch2014

14.Emergency Response•911ResponseoSignoffon911Agreement

• Completed911agreements–withtheCityofVernon• Radioandtowercapacityupgradecompleted

• Nothingnewtoreport

15.Emergency Response•FireHallCertificationo Signoffon911Agreemento Increasecurrentwatercarryingcapacityo InvestigatefundingforHeadoftheLakeHall#2o Feasibilitystudiesasrequired

• RolledinFireHall‘Ask’intothe5-YearCapitalSubmission

• Draftingof‘MutualAid’agreementswithneighbouringjurisdictions• FireServicecontractswithlocalcom-munities

OPERATIONS LANDS & HOUSING QUARTERLY REPORT APRIL 2014

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16.Bradley Creek Expansion•InternalContractso Award and Completeo Inventoryrequirementso KekuliExpansiono Capital audito AdditiontoCAIS

• ProjecthasreachedSubstantialCompletion• OnBudget• Completionof5,000meterofwatermain pipe and services• Anewwellhasbeeninstalledalongwitha200cubicmeterreservoir• Thebuildingofthewatertreatmentplantandthere-chlorinationfacilityhavebeencompletedalongwiththenewcom-munication system that is now up and running• TreatedwaterdeliverytotheBrad-leyCreekcommunitycommencedonOcto-ber8/13• BradleyCreekwatersystempipeswereswabbedinNovember2013• Kekuliexpansionhashadaddition-alworkcontributedbyAnsellConstructionandUrbanSystems

• Allminordeficiencieswillbeclearedupbythecontractoroverthenexttwomonths• SixMileresidentspipeswillbeswabbedinMarchorAprilof2014• FullCommissioningoftheExpan-sionisanticipatedtobebytheendofApril2014• CrossConnectionissuesresolved• RemovaloftheBoilWaterAdvisory• AddCapitalAssettoCAIS

17.GISoRollingoutofWaterMasterPlanningo OLHGISCapacityo Remappingofexistinginfrastruc-tureo Additionofnewinfrastructureo AssistancetoLUP/WMPandBylawDevelopment

• IdentifiedGISTrainingtoberolledintotheFirstNationMarketHousingFundcapacitydevelopmentprogram

• IdentifytheWorkPlanandrevenueleveragingopportunitytorolloutaGISposition

18.Land Use Planningo OKIBcommunityengagementpro-cesso DraftcommunicationsPlano FeasibilityStudyreview/LowHang-ingFruito Meetings,Forums,stakeholdercommitteeandspecialinterestorfamilygroupso RolloutLUPandLowHangingFruitasdirectedbyCommunityandChiefandCouncilo Developmentofassociatebylawso FormalizeLandUsePlan

• WorkshopprovidedtoChief&CouncilontheLUPStrategyandCommu-nications Plan

• Publishthecommunityfindingsreceivedattheworkshop• Increasedcommunications• Coordinatingfamilyvisits• DraftingoftheLandUsePlan• Consultationtocontinuewithwork-inggroupsandthecommunitythroughthebalanceoftheCalendarYear

19.Housing Strategyo ParalleltimelinestoHousingPolicydevelopmento MeettheneedsandprioritiesofOKIBmembershipovera25yearforecasto IdentifyLUPcomponentsrelatedtotheHousingStrategyinregardstoneigh-bourhoodandcommercialdevelopment

• Reviewingelementsofconsiderationforalongterm(20yr)sustainablehousingstrategy• DevelopmentofaHousingStrategyQuestionnaire

• Increasecommunityengagement

20.Water Master Plano RollingoutoftheLUPo DevelopmentofenhancedCommu-nications Plano Communityengagementtoconfirmexistinginfrastructureandplanfor20demographicandCommercialResidentialexpansiono Providefeeforservicestonon-Com-munitymemberso LongtermviabilityofOKIBo SupportiveBy-lawdevelopmentasrequired

• Deferredto2014/2015FiscalYear • RollinrelevantfindingsanddatafromtheLandUsePlan,intotheW3MPanalysis• Increasecommunityengagement

21. AdditionalAchievements-Adminis-trationo Arrears Collections

• BetweenthemonthsofOctober-December2013atotalof$79,031.42wasrecoveredinarrearsowingtoOKIB

• Continueanaggressivearrearscol-lectionstrategy

22. AdditionalAchievements–Policyo Procurement Policyo Governance

• DraftsofaGovernanceandaPro-curementPolicyhavebeencompleted

• ContinuetorefinecurrentPolicyprojects

Activity Achievements to Date Next Steps

APRIL 2014

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Quarter 3 (October- December 2013)EDUCATION QUARTERLY REPORT

Activity Achievements to Date Next Steps1. Post-Secondary • ContinuetoincreasethenumberofOKIBstu-

denttransitionsfromsecondaryschooltocolleges,universities and vocational institutes• Assistandsupporthighschoolstudentstomeettherequirementstobeacceptedintocollegeoruniversityprograms(throughacademicassistance,tutoring,etc.)• ContinuetoIncreasestudentaccesstoandsuccessinpost-secondaryandprofessionaltraininginstitutions •ContinuetoincreasethenumberofMembersgradu-atinginpost-secondaryeducation

2. Elementary/Second-ary

•HomeworkClub–2locationsHeadoftheLakeHallandSixMileTrainingCentre–averageof8studentsattending•SchoolDistrict22reviewofAboriginalprogramreport

• CommunicateandprovidesupportforGrade12studentsapplyingtoPostSecondary.

3. BandOperatedSchool

• ReceivedagrantfromFirstPeoples;Cultur-alCouncilforanOKIBTraditionalOkanaganFallCulturalActivitiesProjectfor$15,000.

• StaffcontinuestoattendProfessionalDevelop-mentWorkshopstoensuretheschooliskeepingtoongoingeducationalupdatesandtrends.

TeamworkandTeamBuild-ingProfessionalDevelop-ment

BCAboriginalChildCareConferenceinRich-mond,TreadingSoftly:HonouringChildren,theLandandOurCulture–DeniseAlexis,MaryMarchand,AutumnMarchandandKarlaLouis.

•OkanaganLegendsFeltStories–Allstaff.•PerformanceManagementandSuccessionPlan-ning–LorraineLadan.•OrganizationBenefits,RespectfulWorkplacePolicyandDealingwithChangeOKIBIn-service–allstaff.•FNSAProfessionalLearningCommunitySessionforPreschoolTeachersinVancouver–KarlaLouis.•ImprovingInstructionalandAssessmentSkillswithDamienCooperinVancouver–AlyshaMihal-cheon.•Bully,BulliedandtheBystander–DonnaLewis.•FNESCAnnualAboriginalEducationConferenceinVancouver,StoryasHistory–TanyaSaddle-man-Joe.

Special Needs Services •ContinuationofSpeechandLanguageandSup-portedChildDevelopmentConsultantservices.•SpecialEducationSMARTGoalsandIndividualEducationPlanssubmittedtoFNSAinDecember.

DRUMS(DataRecordsandUserManagementSystem)

• Ongoingon-linetrainingandimplementa-tionforschool.

Community(greaterVernon) •HealthyDevelopmentandInclusionCommittee.•ChildCareAdministrator’sNetwork.•EarlyChildhoodEducatorsofBC.•EarlyYearsForum.

4. LanguageandCul-ture

• LanguageNestprogramrunningthreedaysaweek.

• OngoingLanguageNestImmersionProgramPlanningandrecruitment.

• Curriculumdevelopment

APRIL 2014

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Quarter 3 (October- December 2013)EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING QUARTERLY REPORT

Activity Achievements to Date Next Steps1. ProjectDescriptionOK2075-shortTermTrain-ing2013-2014

• Shorttermfundingprovidedtoindividu-alsinthefollowingareas:travelassistancetoBCAMATA,OC,FortMcMurrayAB,courseseatpurchaseforapprenticeship,books&suppliesfortraining.

• DatacollectionforOK2075claim&reportingtoOTDC

2. ProjectDescriptionOK2111ChildcareAdmin-istration

• Childcareseatsprovisions• Financial&activityreporting• Ensuringrequireddocumentationiscom-plete and accurate

• Ongoing

3. ProjectDescriptionOkanaganCollege

• Toestablishandmaintainopencommuni-cationswithOCforupcomingtraining/certifica-tion,advocacyforOTDCfundedstudents,stu-dentorientation&potluckluncheonsaswellasprogramplanning.

• Ongoing

4. ProjectDescriptionAccountability&ResourceSystemsManagement(ARMS)

• OngoingClientcasemanagementtrackingtraining&oremploymenthistory

• Ongoing

5. EmploymentSearch • Assistclient(s)withresumedevelopment&jobsearchstrategies• Includesliaisingwithpotentialemployerfororientation&orticketcertification• Employmentsupportssuchassafetyworkgear,greyhoundbusticketsorticketcertification

• Ongoing

6. ProjectManagement • FinancialandActivityreporting• Ensuringrequireddocumentationiscom-plete and accurate

7. NetworkingandorCollaboration

• CommunicationswithexternalagenciesoftraininginitiativesincludesSchoolDistrict22&83orprivateinstitutes• Attendanceofemploymentandortrainingevents• ProgramplanningforBladeRunnerspro-gramwithotherEAS&OTDC• ProgramplanningforProjectRaven,fund-edbyFirstNationsTechnologyCouncilforMicro-softWindowsTraining• PlanningforBCWildfireManagementBranchRecruitmentSessions• MeetingsforFirstNationsJobFund(for-merlyActiveMeasures)forclientreferralprocess• LetterofsupportsforOTDCfundedstu-dentsforbursaries&scholarshipsandoremer-gencygrants

• Ongoing

8. Referrals • ClientreferraltopointofinterestprogramssuchasBaldeRunners,BCAMATA,OkanaganCollege,CommunityFuturesandorNexus

Ongoing

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OkanaganIndianBandManagementDiscussionandAnalysisofFinancialStatementsandOperatingResults

FortheNineMonthsEndedDecember31,2013

FinancialPositionNotes:

TheBalanceSheetindicatesafinanciallystrongorganization.CurrentAssetbalancesareoverfivetimestheCurrentLiabilitiesbalances(whencurrentportionoflongtermdebtof$253,000isadded)andFixedAssetsareoverthreetimesLongTermLiabilities,theseshowthatOKIBisabletomeetitsdebtpaymentobligationsandisnotoverextendedwithdebt.

Current Assets1. OKIBisinagoodcashposition.ThisispartlyduetoAANDCpayingalargeamountatthestartoftheyearandcarryforwardsfromthe2012-2013year.2. TheAccountsReceivablebalancehasbeensteady.

FixedAssets1. TheinvestmentshaveincurredminimalchangeastheBandhasnotusedtheinvestedfunds.2. FewCapitalAssettransactionshaveoccurred.

CurrentLiabilities1. TheAccountsPayablebalanceisreducedduetoyearendaccruedliabilityremoval,otherwisehasbeensteady.

LongTermLiabilities1. LongTermLiabilitiesarelowerduetopaymentsbeingmadeandnoad-ditionalloansbeingmade.2. Inthefinalquarterofthe2013-2014fiscalyearOKIBwillincurloansinordertocompletethe15lotsubdi-visionatSixMileandtocompletethesixhomesatSixMile.Threeloanswillbeissuedtoamaximumof:$352,000forthesubdivision,$999,000forthehomes,and$100,000forconstructioncontractor/manager.Theseloanswillberepaidfromproceedsofthesaleofthehomesandsubdivisionlots,andtherentalproceedsfromrentingunsoldhomes.

Equity1. CurrentYeardeficitis($247,957)

whichis$195,705lessthanthebudgeteddeficitof($443,667).Thesewerefundscarriedforwardfromthe2012-2013yearwhichhada$1,109,596surplus.

OperationsNotes:

BandandCommunitySer-vices• AdministrationhasYTDdeficitof($191,573)whichis$149,060lessthanthebudgeteddeficitof($340,638).Thisim-provement is due mostly to AANDCincreasingfundingby$204,114.

SocialDevelopment• OKIBSADepart-mentiscurrentlyoneoffiveBandsoutofovertwohundredtobeselectedbyAANDCas“CenterofEx-cellence”oncomplianceperformance.ThisisagreatbenefitinfundingnegotiationsasAANDCisconfidentthattheOKIBre-cordsarereliable.• SAhasYTDdeficitof($43,925)whichis$34,138morethanthebudgeteddeficitof($9,787).ThedeficitismostlyduetoadelayinAANDCfunding.

Health Services• HealthhasYTDdeficitof($35,157)whichis$8,265morethanthebudgeteddeficitof($26,892).Thedeficitisduetosometimingadjustments,thedeficitwillbereducedbyyearend.

EconomicDevelopment• EcDevhasYTDsurplusof$40,962whichis$108,130higherthanthebudgeteddeficitof($67,168).TheimprovementisduetotransfersinfortheParagonsitemasterplanandSwanLakeprojectsandtheprojectsnotyetspendingasbudgeted.

Education• EducationhasYTDsurplusesof$676,906whichis$215,300higherthanthebudgetedsurplusof$461,606.Theimproved surpluses are mostly due to timingdifferencesintuitionpayments,$443,215fundedbyAANDCbutnotyetpaidtotheschools.

TerritorialStewardship• TSDhasYTDsurplusesof$41,883whichis$69,542higherthanthebudgeteddeficitof($27,658).Theimprovement is due mostly to increases inrevenuesasTSDisabletoacquiread-ditionalprofitablework.

Operations,LandsandHousing• OLHhasYTDdeficitof($805,596)whichis$281,322morethanthebud-geteddeficitof($524,273).Theincreas-esaremostlyduetodelayedAANDCfundingof$97,000,LandUsePlanningprojectbeingmoreactiveearlierintheyear$23,000,PinausDamprojectover-spendingatAANDC’sdirection$30,000,andSixMileSubdivisiondelayedfund-ing$82,000.

HousingOperations• HousinghasYTDsurplusof$68,543whichis$22,600lessthanthebudgetedsurplusof$91,144.Thede-creaseisduetomostlytoCMHCsub-sidydelays$34,000.CMHCsubsidiesaredelayedasthe2012-2013financialstatementauditwaslate,thesubsidieswillbefullypaidbyyearend.

FINANCE QUARTERLY REPORTAPRIL 2014Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)

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ACTIVITY ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE NEXT STEPS 1. Examine all areas of Finance, determining

where improvements can be made.

• Complete set of improved financial reports for Chief and Council and the OKIB Directors.

• Implemented new budget reporting system. The new system was used for 2013-2014 budget with some hiccups, the process should improve each year.

• The second phase of server upgrades was

completed in December.

• We are reviewing the processes in Finance in order to update and ensure all areas are working as efficiently and effectively as possible. The G/L, reporting and budgeting have been updated.

• Ongoing refining the reports to meet the user’s needs.

• Complete the 2014-2015 budget in the next weeks.

• The final piece is to connect all OKIB computers to one bank of servers through high speed connection – this is being completed with the help of the EcDev Dept.

• This is an ongoing task, the next area to review is accounts receivable and banking, to be followed by payroll and accounts payable.

2. Design policies and procedures to support the discharge of OKIB’s fiduciary duties.

• The Financial Administration By-law was implemented last year and is being adhered to. Redesigning the Finance policies and procedures has not yet begun.

• Review and redesign the Finance policies and procedures, this is a large project and will take time and may require outside assistance.

FINANCE QUARTERLY REPORT APRIL 2014Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)

Snc’c’amala?tnNewsFromtheDirector/Principal

LorraineLadanClosuresAllchildcareandschoolprogramswillbeclosed:Friday,April18–GOODFRIDAYMonday,April21–EASTERMONDAY

Head Lice Clinic and WorkshopPlease plan ahead to be at a head liceclinicandworkshopthatwewillbehav-ingontheeveningofThursday,May15.Education is truly our best defenseagainst head lice outbreaks. You willlearn about safe options for treatment,basicheadlicefactsandpreventivemea-sures.TheworkshopwillbeFREEandisopen toallmembersof the community.TherewillbeDOORPRIZES!Atimeandlocationwillbeannounced.

Group PhotosBrendaHalawillbeatSnc’c’amala?tnthemorningofWednesday,April16forclassandagroupphoto.Theywillbeavailabletopurchase.

Early Years FairTherewillbeanEarlyYearsFairattheOkanaganRegionalLibraryon:Saturday,April510:00amtonoonThiseventisforfamilieswhohavechil-drenagesbirthto6years.Pleasedropbyfor information on children’s programsand services, entertainment and give-aways.

Infant/ToddlerWeareveryexcitedforSpring!Please ensure children have proper out-door clothing for eitherwarmerdays orrainydays.Asetofextraclothingisen-couraged as spring can be muddy andwet. Adrian is having tons of fun withwordsandusingthemlots.Auroraisverycaring and nurturing towards the littleones.Delissaenjoysthegreatoutdoors.

Elizabeth likesthe bubble ma-chineandblow-ingbubbles.Isa-belle is gettingverygoodatherwalking. Jack-son is our little chef, he lovescooking in theplay kitchen..Kimora is grow-ing and gettingreadyforthebigroom. Leannaloves when we playpeekaboo.Luke is alsogrowingandget-tingreadyforthebigroom.ReeseisenjoyinghertimewithherlittlefriendsIsabelleandLeanna.Westill have spaces open in the I/T room

please contact theDaycare if youarelookingforaspot.LimlimptAutumnMarchand,MaryMarchandandRamonaWilson.

Head Start and 3 to 5 Year Old DaycareHappyBirthdayZoe!!!So happy to see Spring time, wewillbegoingforlotsofwalkstoseenewgrowthandwewillbegoingonafieldtriptoseenewbabyCalves.The childrenalways enjoywatch-ingthemrun&jumparound.We will also be looking for Sun-flowers soon! Lots of fun STUFFhappening.Wearehavingapar-

ent activity night we are going to haveDanielleSaddlemancomeinandshowus

somedifferentEpicureSpices&Dips.Come out and join us for some goodsnacksandvisit.Hopetoseeyouallhere!LimlimptDenise,Jordyn,Theresa,Ashley,Mona&ourTUPA(Virginia)

PreschoolWi,FromtheSpeplinaRoom:FortheMonthofApril,wewillbelearn-ingaboutSpringWeather,Nature,PondLife, andEaster. TheChildrenwill takea lookat theenvironmentaround theminways of naturewalks. April ShowersbringMayFlowers,sowewillbeplantingagardeninthegardenplantersoutside.

WewouldliketosayHappy5thBirthdaytoMaxsonMcMillanApril30th.Limlimpt:KarLlaLouis&DonnaLewis

KindergartenWifromtheP’qelqinroom,Spring has finally arrived and the stu-dents are getting excited about Springbreak. We completed our second terminMarch and are extremely proudhowmuch our students have accomplished sofarthisyear.ThismonthwehavebeenlearningaboutSpring,birdsandbugs.Congratulations toMattias,ZaydenandAnthony for finishing their 2nd homereadingsheets,byhavingreadatotalof60bookssofarthisschoolyear.Keepupthegoodreading!Happy6thBirthdaytoMattiasandAnthony!

Mrs.AlexisandTrishJohnsonKindergartenTeacherandCertifiedEducationAssistant

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APRIL 2014 SNC’C’AMALA?TN NEWS

Avery Phelan

Tajai Pleasant & Shiloh Richard

Melody Alexis & Zoe Marchand

The students from snc’c’amala?tn kindergarten class and the grades 1-7 students from the im-mersion school have art pieces at the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s ‘Art From The Heart’ Exhibit. It’s an exhibit that features art pieces from elementary students throughout Vernon. The exhibit runs March 20th until April 17th.

EDUCATION APRIL 2014

OKIB Immersion students @ Vernon Art Gallery

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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APRIL 2014

APRIL 2014 CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

5:45pm Kickboxing7pm Volleyball 9:00am Elders Breakfast/Bake12pm Latin Dancercise Sale Fundraiser (New Horizons)

9am 7:00 pm Chair Yoga Primary Care Clinic 5:45pm Kickboxing 4:30pm Floor Hockey

10am SunRun 5:45 Kickboxing 7pm Volleyball4:30pm Floor Hockey 6pm Acting/Drama 12pm Latin Dancercise 9:30am Kickboxing6pm Guitar 7pm Yoga7:45 Volleyball Elders Fundraiser

loonie auction and dinner (ribs, baked potatoes, caesar salad and apple crisp).

7:00 pm Chair Yoga Primary Care Clinic 5:45pm Kickboxing 4:30pm Floor Hockey 9:30am Kickboxing5:45 Kickboxing 7pm Volleyball

10am SunRun 4:30pm Floor Hockey 6pm Acting/Drama 12pm Latin Dancercise 10:00am Sadie's Walk6pm Guitar 7:45 Volleyball Nk’maplqs Challenge Cup Tournament

Good Friday

7:00 pm Chair Yoga 5:45pm Kickboxing 4:30pm Floor Hockey10am SunRun 5:45 Kickboxing 7pm Volleyball

4:30pm Floor Hockey 6pm Acting/Drama 12pm Latin Dancercise 9:30am Kickboxing6pm Guitar 7pm Yoga

Nk’maplqs Challenge Cup Tournament 7:45 VolleyballEaster Monday

7:00 pm Chair Yoga Primary Care Clinic 5:45pm Kickboxing5:45 Kickboxing 7pm Volleyball

10am SunRun 4:30pm Floor Hockey 6pm Acting/Drama 12pm Latin Dancercise6pm Guitar 7pm Yoga7:45 Volleyball

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Work on a new TV Series!

WILD FOOD

A new show for APTN on Aboriginal Food and its place in history, culture and modern cooking.

Hosted by Penticton Indian Band member and Global TV reporter,

Tracey Kim Bonneau, we will be shooting aroundthe Penticton and Osoyoos area for 7 weeks starting late April.

We are hiring 3 Aboriginal youth to work as PAID interns.

Gain first hand experience working with established film and television professionals,

and learn if this is a career path for you.

No film production experience is necessary, just hard work and dedication!

- you must be at least 18 years old, and a self identified Aboriginal

- be enrolled in post secondary education or have 2 years work experience

- a valid driver's license and use of a car

- willingness to take on many different tasks, and to work indoors and outdoors

- Love of your Aboriginal culture and food!

Interns will receive $10.25 an hour plus overtime, lunch, and a fuel allowance.

Email a resume and short letter telling us about yourself, and why you'd like this opportunity. Send your email to [email protected] by April 15, and we'll contact you for an interview.

Email to: [email protected]

by April 15, 2014

This program is sponsored by

the Okanagan Training and Development Corporation and the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.

COMMUNITY

APRIL 2014

Family Meetings Please contact us to arrange a meeting with your family to:

Learn more about the OKIB Land Use Plan Ensure that the plan includes your priorities

Operations, Lands and Housing: Ph: 250 542 3444

Over the winter, work by the Community Advisory Committee and an Open House in January has provided a solid foundation to begin drafting the framework for a draft land use plan for IR#1 and #4. The next phase will involve intensive community engagement through family meetings to refine and build more detail into the land use plan. Chief and Council have committed to support and participate in these family meetings that will be facilitated by community members. Every OKIB voice is essential to build a land use future that truly reflects OKIB priorities!

Get Involved! Share your voice! Watch for timely updates!

Some Results from January Open House

1. Community Priorities in Land Use Planning: • #1 Environment • #2 Heritage and Culture • #3 Housing • #4 Economic Development • #5 Infrastructure

2. Support for Land Use Planning

• 65% Strongly Agree and 24% Agree with planning land use on OKIB lands

• 100% agree that there should be a process for planning and discussion with the community before a change in land use.

Please see the OKIB Land Use Planning web pages for the full report:http://okib.ca/departments-1/land-use-planning/planning-work-feedback/

We need to hear more from OKIB youth, and members off-reserve!

At the January Open House, future OKIB planners (including Em Marie Louis) shared their community vision!

Operations, Lands and Housing, OKIB

OKIB_LUP

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LAND USE PLANNING APRIL 2014

SADIE’S WALK Friday, April 18th, 2014 at 10am

The walk will begin at 10am in PARKER COVE. Lunch will be served at 12pm in the Parker-‐Bonneau Memorial Center.

All are welcome to participate!

Feel free to walk, run, bike and rollerblade!

Please leave your dogs/pets at home.

For more information contact: Gary Bonneau (250) 542-‐5094

APRIL 2014

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Health

Diabetes DietA diabetes diet is simply a healthy eating plan that is high in nutrients, low in fat, and moderate in calories. It is a healthy diet for anyone. The only difference is that you need to pay more attention to some of your food choices- most nota-bly the carbohydrates you eat.

Myths and Facts about diabetes and diet

MYTH: You must avoid sugar at all costs.FACT: The good news is that you can enjoy your favorite treats as long as you plan properly. Dessert doesn’t have to be off limits, as long as it’s part of a healthy meal plan or combined with exercise.

MYTH: A high-protein diet is the best.FACT: Studies have shown that eat-ing too much protein, especially ani-mal protein, may actually cause insulin resistance, a key factor in diabetes. A healthy diet includes protein, carbohy-drates, and fats. Our bodies need all three to function properly. The key is a balanced diet.

MYTH: You have to cut way down on the carbsFACT: Again, the key is to eat a bal-anced diet. The serving size and the type of carbohydrates you eat are especially important, Focus on whole grain carbs since they are a good source of fibre and they are digested slowly, keeping blood sugar levels more even.

MYTH: You’ll be no longer able to eat normally. You need special diabetic meals.FACT: The principles of healthy eating are the same- whether or not you are trying to prevent or control diabetes. Expensive diabetic foods generally of-fer no special benefit. You can easily eat with your family and friends if you eat in moderation.

Diabetes Diet Tip: Choose high fibre, slow release carbs.Carbohydrates have a big impact on your blood sugar levels- more so than fats and proteins- but you don’t have to avoid them. You just need to be smart about what types of carbs you eat. In general, it’s best to limit highly re-fined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, and rice, as well as soda, can-dy and snack foods. Slow-release carbs help blood sugar levels because they are digested more slowly, thus prevent-ing your body from producing too much insulin. They also provide lasting energy and help you stay full longer.

Stress and Diabetes

Stress is a normal part of everyone’s life. A certain amount of stress is a good thing, it motivates you. Stress is a bad thing when it overwhelms you, and you don’t know how to handle it. Then it can have a serious impact on your diabetes, blood pressure and health.Your body makes stress hormones when stress levels are constantly high or escalate to a medium to high level. These hormones circulate in your blood and affect your body in different ways. For example, stress hormones increase your blood sugar and blood pressure, reduce immunity, and increase inflam-mation inside your blood vessels, and cause over stimulation of your nerves. You may feel unwell, have an upset stomach, be sleeping poorly, and be agitated and unhappy. Over time, high stress levels increase your risk for dia-betes complications including a heart attack or stroke.

Tips to manage stressSlow down: get back to the basics; you can only do what you can do.Think in healthy ways: negative thoughts build up one on top of the other. Replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts, you will start seeing good results.Talk it out: Sometimes we’re angry. Sometimes we laugh, and it’s wonderful to laugh. Mostly we talk to express our emotions, because this is what helps us most. It is good to share our troubles and our pain. If we don’t talk, all these

troubles stay inside us. They build up and we start getting sick. It is okay to let it out sometimes: Don’t pretend to be happy when you are not. Sometimes we cry, crying is good. We would not have tear ducts if we were not meant to cry.Have Fun: Smiling makes you feel posi-tive, sometimes it’s hard to smile but it does work. Keep in touch with things that make you happy.Laughter – the forgotten medicine: Laughter helps us accept our limitations, and still get on with taking care of our-selves the best we can. Laughter may help us live longer, it can improve our resistance to disease and infection, and it encourages healing. When we laugh, we breathe deeper. Then the oxygen- enriched blood and “happy hormones” (endorphins) flow though our body.Article taken from The Complete Diabe-tes Guide by Karen Graham, Certified Diabetes Educator

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APRIL 2014Community

Good Food BoxApril 17/14

Order $ due by April 10May 15/14

Order $ due by May 8June 19/14

Order $ due by June 12July 17/14

Order $ due by July 10August 21/14

Order $ due by August 14September 18/14

Order $ due by Sept 11

Contact Rosalie @ 250-542-5094

OKIB HEALTH-MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAM Counsellor

Rennie Francis (Frank) Genaille MSW, RSW, RCC

Hello,myname isRennieFrancisGenaille,manyofyouknowmeasFrank.IamhonoredtobeworkingaspartoftheOKIBHealthServicesandwillbeoffer-ingClinicalCounsellingservicesaspartoftheMentalHealthTeam.Ihaveover15yearsofexperiencework-ing inMentalHealthandAddictionsasaneducator,facilitatorandcounsellor.Ihaveexperienceworkingwith issues specific to FirstNationspeople, suchasthemultigenerationalimpactoftheResidentialSchoolexperience,PTSD,childhood/adulttrauma,andFam-ilyorrelationshipissues.Sopleasefeelfreetocomebyandhaveacoffeetolearnmore.IamintheofficeonWednesdays.SeeRosalieoranyofthereception-iststobookanappointmentorContactFrankat250-542-5094Ext.221

OKIB HEALTH-MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE

PROGRAMBrenda Bannerman, MSW, BSWGreetings everyone!My name isBrendaBannermanandyou’llbeseeing me at the Health Centreonaregularparttimebasis.Ro-saliewillhavemyschedule.I’mlooking forward to my new roleas a team member and liaisonbetweentheOKIBHealthCentreandtheMentalHealthandSub-

stanceUseprogramwithInteriorHealth.IamavailableandeagertomeetwithEldersandalladultcommunitymembers.PleasecallRosalie(message)orcomebyandseeme.

AsofApril15thyoucancontactBrendaat250-542-5094Ext222

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APRIL 2014 Community

OKIB Youth Program

Winter -Spring 2014 Activities Update

Spring Break Drop in Floor Hockey for Kids

Monday & Wednesday March 17-26

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. HOL Hall

Sticks provided. Bring gym shoes & drinking water

Previously scheduled Tuesday & Friday drop in floor hock-ey 4:30 - 5:30 pm is Canceled

Guitar Lessons February 11– April 15

OKIB members ages 12-18

Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. HOL Hall

Must have own acoustic steel string guitar & pick

10 seats

Instructor Jonathan Alexis (Bachelor of Music Degree)

Watch for new session postings

Archery February 7-Mar 14

OKIB members ages 9-18

Fridays 6:30 pm-7:30 pm HOL Hall

BC Archery Association Certified Instructors

Chad Marchand & Mario Richard

New day and time

Drop in Volleyball

February 11– May 1

Ages 14—adult

Tuesdays 7:45 p.m.—9:00 pm HOL Hall

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.—8:30 pm HOL Hall

Bring gym shoes & drinking water.

Acting Classes will resume in March if there is enough

interest

Ages 9-16

Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Health Centre

Please call or stop by the Health Centre to

register

Instructor Mariel Belanger

New day and time

FULL

Youth Co-ed Volleyball Tournament

March 27th at HOL Hall

Ages 13-17

No entry fee

Prizes

Hosted by Killer Bees Volleyball team

To enter your team call Kila Bonneau 250-306-6380 or Gerard 250-542-5094

R Native Voice April 8 - June 3, 2014

Who: OKIB Youth Ages 12-18 When: Every Tuesday (Dinner Provided

Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm Where: OKIB Health Centre

What do We Do? Games, Workshops, Cultural Activities, Have Fun

For registration call Gerard at 250-542-5094 or email [email protected]

Post Secondary Applications

Planning to apply for Post-Secondary?

Applications can be picked up from the Band Office or printed from the Band’s website www.okib.ca and are to be submitted to Kevin Ned, Educa-tion Director ([email protected]).

Application Deadlines:

For September enrolment - deadline April 30 For January Enrolment - deadline Sep-tember 30 For May Enrolment - deadline January 30

Eligibility for Post-Secondary Funds can be reviewed in the Post-Secondary Pol-icies on the OKIB Web-Site and Fund-ing 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.

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

Community APRIL 2014

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 com-mandants is missing

3. A newly purchased Dutch oven pot is missing.

Whoever has taken these items, it will be greatly appreciated to have them returned.

Le Pew Septic Services AKA Manton Tank,Under NEW Management

Hello Friends, family, neighbors, strangers. Septic Tank Pumping season is almost here and I would like to introduce myself Patrick Lawrence as the new owner operator of Manton Tank Septic Services also known as Lepew Septic Services. Manton Tank has been in business for about 35 year. Percy decided to retire last year and with the help of Community Futures from Kamloops I purchased the business from him. This business primarily cleans out septic tanks, holding tanks, flooded basements and outhouses. I trained under and learnt a great deal from Percy. The quality of service and business practices will be the same. My prices will remain the same. Operating a septic pumping business aside from the smell, has been rather an enjoyable endeavor. The people have been so positive. I’ve seen more of the North Okanagan than I ever thought existed. My 3 sons Luke, Craig and Owen take turns helping out when they can. Working with them has made this venture fun. Being an owner operator has its moments. It is a business and there are many rules and guidelines I’ve had to learn and follow. The most surprising thing I’ve noticed is so many people do not understand what a septic system is. There are many septic tanks overdue for pumping and that short-ens up the life of a septic field. Your septic tank should be cleaned out on average every 4 to 6 years depending on use. A properly installed septic field should last an average family somewhere between 15 and 25 years. A typical cost for reinstalling a certified septic field will cost between $5000 and $15000. When the tank is overdue for pumping, the waste goes to the septic field. Your septic field can die quickly. It will most likely happen in the cold months of winter. Pumping your tank out on a regular basis is necessary. Pumping out long overdue tanks will also cost more due to time and more solids. I hope to see more of you community members this coming year. I certainly have enjoyed working with family and friends from this past year. I will do a solid job and provide you with quality service. Not long ago, I was asked by this older fellow what was the best thing about this line of work? I replied, “ just chatting with people like yourself.” Call me 250-938-2093 or 250-545-2714.

ELDERS FUNDRAISERS

April 5th Sat Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale

9-12 noon $7.00 April 10 Thursday-

Loonie Auction/Supper 5:30om

Raffle $1000 Tickets $20/each

May 3 Saturday Garage Sale 9am-4pm $7 table

rentalJune 13 Fri- Bake Sale & Taco Dinner5:30-830pm

Raffle $1000 tickets $20/each

Aug 14 Thurs- Loonie Auc-tion- Supper 5:30pm

Sept 14 SundayBingo12:30 pm

Contact Peggy Brewer 250-542-2745

250-549-0439

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APRIL 2014 Community

Rylie Marchand & her MMA Coach

Kimmimela Louis at Traditional Dance

Mckayla Bonneau atTraditional Dance

Bernice Jensen teaching Traditional Dance

Traditional Dance Group OKIB Members Zack Wilson & Conrad McMillan Placed 1st in Williams Lake 1st Annual All

Nations Challenge Cup

OKIB Guitar Lessons with Johnathan Alexis

Reed Wilson & Torval Marchand at HOL ice rink

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APRIL 2014Community

Richard Louis Sr. & Keith Louis

OKIB Archery Group

OKIB Volleyball Group

OKIB Volleyball GroupOKIB sun-runners Glenda Louis, Sherry Louis, Tetku Coutlee & Gwen Torres. Photo Credit - Ruby Alexis

OKIB Masters Team- Richard Louis Jr, and Frank Lewis placed 1st in Merritt.

Floor Hockey- Delaney Bonneau, Emily Wilson, and Nation Bonneau

OKIB sun-runners Maria Alexis, Paul Alexis & Glenda Louis Photo Credit - Ruby Alexis

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HAPPY 50th Birthday NED <3 Joan and the Kids

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA, DICKIE,

BEAVER, Richard!

From Martie & Kids

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shelley

From Martie & Kids

BirthdaysAPRIL 2014

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLAN LOUIS, KASSIE GREGOIRE, RYAN JOE, MABEL SADDLEMAN, TIM

JACK & HAILEY TRONSON