ax̌aʔ l kʷu syilx itmxʷu̓laxʷtət, istəɬtaɬtət, lut pnkin tə x̌ʷickmntm km tə tumi̓stmntm. məɬ kl ts x̌ʷuys, l̓a kin ts sx̌əlx̌a̓lt
This is our syilx life place, our laws/responsible life-ways have never been given away or sold. these ways are forever, til the end of days.
The Chiefs Executive Council (CEC) have been approached by the elders to meet about title and rights matters, including those concerning the Syilx Territory. 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.
We encourage all Syilx Nation Leadership and members to attend.
Title and Rights Gathering 2025
Strengthening Our Truth
Okanagan Nation Alliance will be hosting captikʷl Forums this year, in partnership with the En’owkin Centre. The captikʷł forums are held for insight and community engagement in examining Syilx captikʷł, how lessons from the captikʷł connect with our modern way of living, and how to integrate Syilx values and principles within captikʷł in Policy & Planning.
captikʷł are a collection of teachings about Syilx Okanagan laws, customs, values, governance structures and principles that, together, define and inform Syilx Okanagan rights and responsibilities to the land and to our culture.
Open to Syilx Nation Members only.
2025 captikwl Forums – Save The Date
iʔ scəcmálaʔtet
The Early Years Gathering provides opportunity for Aboriginal Early Childhood professionals to engage in a manner that can contribute to capacity building and resource development through a process that draws on the wisdom and experience of the attending staff, managers and parents. This annual two day training fulfills the Professional Development requirements of frontline Early Childhood Development staff in a manner that is grounded in Syilx values and practices.
A Time of Sharing and Caring.
The Early Years Program provides support for Early Years centres, daycares, workers, and children and families through cultural resources, trainings, programs and workshops.
Honouring our siwɬkʷ
Every year in recognition of World Water Day the ONA hosts a forum that focuses on various water tributaries, watersheds or bodies of water to raise awareness around the state of siwɬkʷ, water within the territory. One of the main goals of the Water Strategy is to improve the way water is managed within Syilx Territory and ensure that clean, flowing water is properly respected and available for all living things. This year the forum is focused on nx̌ʷaqʷaʔstn, Mission Creek. The forum will include a blend of syilx teachings, habitat restoration, and water informed collaborative conversations.
Each year of the Water Forum focuses on a different area within Syilx Okanagan Territory and the water in that area, as well as different topics to focus on each year. The event brings together Syilx Okanagan Nation members, community members, local partners and organizations, and leadership. The event is held close to World Water Day, March 22, each year.
This year, the Syilx Nation would like to invite you to join us for a ceremony to honour and pray for siwɬkʷ, water in the territory.
Event Information:
- We will be starting out on the watershed with a water ceremony/syilx water teachings and a presentation on river restoration
- Conversations will continue at Manteo Resort. Lunch will be provided.
Who Should Attend:
- Syilx Nation Members
- Those connected to the Mission Creek by way of planning and the work they undertake
- Those who live on or benefit from mission creek
- Seats are limited
Water Forum 2025 (1)
