OKIB

• OKIB breaks ground on new school, where heritage is ‘the compass’

  The Okanagan Indian Band this week broke ground on its new elementary school, heralding what officials say will be a new era of inclusive learning in the community.

  Canada

  Feb 22
  
• Neighbourhood swamped by rising Okanagan-area creek gets OK from OKIB to return home

  Parker Cove residents' homes were damaged, although the full scale of the destruction wasn't made clear in the immediate aftermath of the flood.

  Weather

  May 25, 2023
  
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• Evacuation order partially rescinded for Parker Cove in Okanagan

  Whiteman's Creek overflowed its banks last week, with an evacuation order issued on May 2 for part of Parker Cove. Part of that order was partially rescinded on Thursday.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
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• B.C. flooding: Crews continue to monitor Parker Cove conditions ahead of evacuee meeting

  As flood evacuations continue, the Okanagan Indian Band said late Saturday that emergency management crews continue to move silt and debris from Whiteman's Creek bridge. 

  Environment

  May 7, 2023
• OKIB monitoring Whiteman Creek after flood, keeping close watch on five other creeks

  The creek overflowed its banks on Monday and quickly wreaked havoc before receding on Wednesday.

  Canada

  May 6, 2023
• Whiteman’s Creek flood recedes, leaving washed-out road in its wake

  The area isn't out of danger yet. Since there is more snowpack left to melt, rain in the forecast and log jams, there are concerns the waterway could surge again.

  Environment

  May 3, 2023
• ‘Traumatizing:’ Creek water wreaks havoc on Okanagan neighbourhood

  As families rush to save their homes from flooding, residents from Parker Cove, B.C., who are not impacted, and others from further away, are pitching in to help with sandbagging.

  Weather

  May 3, 2023
• OKIB issues evacuation order for Okanagan neighbourhood swamped by rising creek

  As Whiteman's Creek continues to swell, some residents of Parkers Cove are being told to get ready to vacate their homes should it spill its banks.

  Weather

  May 2, 2023
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• Okanagan Indian Band chooses new chief and council in Thursday election

  The newly-elected chief and council will be sworn in at Head of the Lake Hall on April 3 starting at 9 a.m. They will hold their first council meeting after the ceremony.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2023
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• Canada and Okanagan Indian Band reach $30M advance payment agreement

  The Ministry of Indigenous Relations says money provided to the OKIB to purchase the O'Keefe Range Lands will be applied against an anticipated specific claim settlement.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2023