Gathering and Supporting Frontline Workers he YES Program offers specialized training and self-care opportunities for frontline workers of the Syilx Nation, addressing their community responsibilities in crisis response. It aims to combat vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue by providing tools for self-care and a relaxing environment for respite. This event will feature training aimed at...
The Syilx Data Plan has been guided by the collective knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors, elders, knowledge keepers, and Nation members of today to plan and prepare for the people-to-be. Good quality wellness data helps with community planning and monitoring of programs. ONA data team would like to invite you learn about the Nation...
As part of the kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ initiative, ONA has been beach seining and collecting eggs and milt from adult Sockeye in the Okanagan River for rearing and release into Skaha Lake. Since 2004, ONA has stocked Skaha and Osyoyoos Lake with hatchery-reared fry and monitored their growth, survival, and impacts on the Skaha Lake...
The kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Hatchery is a testament to the perseverance of the Syilx Okanagan People to realize their dream of restoring the n’titxw (Chief Salmon) – one of our Four Food Chiefs – to their original habitat and rightful place in our territory. This hatchery represents a critical stage of our Nation’s restoration initiative and is part of...
skc exwexwipla / uł stełtalt The Annual General Assembly takes place each year, along with the Syilx Youth Leadership Gathering. The event brings together the Syilx Okanagan Nation to celebrate...
The overall purpose of the project – led by the Pacific Salmon Foundation - is to value the economic and cultural benefits that the wild Pacific salmon population provides to...
Join our Celebration and Honour the Sacredness of the River The Annual Salmon Feast is an essential practice in the continued organized efforts of the Okanagan Nation Alliance and member communities...
Healing starts with us Join us for a 2 km Walk for Reconciliation on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as we come together to honour Survivors, remember the children...
The Syilx Hunting Camp is a community-led initiative, supported by the Okanagan Nation Alliance, that takes place annually in October. The camp brings our people together on the land to...
ONA Open House Join us for the ONA Open House, a chance to come together, connect with one another, and learn more about the programs and services supporting our Syilx...
Okanagan Nation Alliance and Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre are proud sponsors of the four-part performance, “Epic Misadventures of the Trickster Coyote”, by Julian Brave NoiseCat. Award-winning author, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, and...
The Syilx Elders Luncheons are gatherings organized by the Okanagan Nation Alliance to bring Syilx Nation Elders together to reconnect, share stories, enjoy a meal, and spend time with one...
