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This ceremonial release of Okanagan Sockeye fry takes place by members of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and over 430 students from local schools so that kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ (cause to come back) will continue. These fry have been raised as part of Okanagan Nation Alliance’s Fish in Schools (FinS) Program along with fry from the hatchery.

ntyitix (salmon) is central to the Syilx Okanagan peoples creation stories and through our captikʷɬ (oral history), passed down through generations; it is our responsibility to be stewards of our lands and waters. These ceremonies with our language, songs and prayers are an integral part of the work that we continue, to ensure our efforts to revitalize our culture. For thousands of years these ceremonies and customs have been brought forward for our children.

Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Due to logistics, we ask that all large groups please contact the organizer prior to attending.

Initial kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Ceremonial Fry Release for Syilx Nation and Community Members

DATE: March 17, 2026
LOCATION: 101 Green Mountain Rd, Penticton

2026 FinS Sockeye Fry Release Dates

April 30, 2026: snpintktn, Penticton Fry Release Location (Skaha Lake East Marina)

May 6, 2026: nɬəɬt́pmuscin, Vernon Fry Release Location (by Marshall Fields Dog Park)

May 7, 2026: kiʔláwnaʔ, Kelowna Fry Release Location (Rotary Beach Park)

May 8, 2026: sənƛ̓uxuxtan, Six Mile Creek Fry Release Location (by OKIB Fire Hall)

May 12, 2026: snɬuxwqnm, Castlegar Fry Release Location (Millennium Park)

May 12, 2026: takliʕaickst, Slocan Fry Release Location (Village of Slocan Boat Ramp)

May 13, 2026: snkx̌ykntn, Revelstoke Fry Release Location (Centennial Park Boat Launch)

TBC: sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ Park (Okanagan Falls Provincial Park)

TBC: Spallumcheen River Release Location (Cherryville Recreation Site)

TBC: Salmon River Release Location (Tim’s By The River Campsite)

Please Note: Locations may not be exact but ONA Signage and vehicles will be onsite to assist.