Lower Similkameen Indian Band

28/05/2026

4th Annual Komasket Powwow

June 12th -14th

Powwow entry is free, camping for the weekend, $20.

Switch Dance and Hand Drum Specials - Hosted by the Komasket Powwow committee
Teen (13 and older) and Adult Team Dance Special - Hosted by the Marchand and Oliverius Family

Women's Traditional Special - Hosted by the Robbins and Louis Family

Grand Entry times
Friday - 7:00pm
Saturday: - 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday: - 1:00pm

For registration or Sponsorship information
Please contact Grant Louis:
[email protected] or 250-306-7179

Volunteers needed
Please contact Mneote Louis at [email protected]

28/05/2026

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Please note that the Automated Slope Monitoring System (SMS) has issued a Warning regarding thunderstorms entering into the ʔaysnúlaʔxʷ (Ashnola) and c̓up̓áq̓, (Chopaka) areas.

Details are in the attached Notice.

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LSIB Communications

"limləmt to those who care for, heal, & protect siwɬkʷ (water), tmxʷulaxʷ (lands), tmixʷ (all living things), & sqilxʷ (people)”

kʷu sməlqmíx…kʷu suknaqínx

27/05/2026

Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

26/05/2026

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Just a reminder that tonight is Bingo Night at LSIB Gym!

Every Tuesday afternoon, the doors open at 4:30pm.

Updated Game Prices are on the Notice.

All proceeds to the Education Department Bursary Fund!

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LSIB Communications

"limləmt to those who care for, heal, & protect siwɬkʷ (water), tmxʷulaxʷ (lands), tmixʷ (all living things), & sqilxʷ (people)”

kʷu sməlqmíx…kʷu suknaqínx

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

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ntámłqən snm'a?m'aya?tn, the LSIB Band School, is hosting an Open House for the general public, on Wednesday May 27th, from 2pm until 6pm.

Details are in the attached Notice.

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LSIB Communications

"limləmt to those who care for, heal, & protect siwɬkʷ (water), tmxʷulaxʷ (lands), tmixʷ (all living things), & sqilxʷ (people)”

kʷu sməlqmíx…kʷu suknaqínx

25/05/2026

Residents in and around Hedley are invited to attend upcoming Community Open Houses to learn more about the Hedley Restoration Project.

Regeneration is working in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia to restore the Hedley tailings site through metals recovery and land restoration.

These drop-in sessions are an opportunity to explore information stations, speak directly with project staff, ask questions, and learn more about the project overview and upcoming activities.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Chuchuwayha Community Hall
196 Snaza’ist Drive, Hedley

Thursday, May 28, 2026
4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Hedley Center
789 Scott Avenue, Hedley

No registration is required, and everyone is welcome.

Questions can be directed to the Regeneration team at [email protected]

25/05/2026

Today on , we honour the families and communities who are still searching for their loved ones who never returned from residential schools.

Through our work with communities on Calls to Action 72 and 73, the NCTR is committed to finding answers for families and commemorating the children who never came home.

25/05/2026

Making a home emergency plan is an important part of being prepared.

Knowing how you and the people you live with will respond during an emergency, like a wildfire, will help keep everyone focused and safe ✔️

Create your personalized emergency plan using our free interactive Emergency Ready planner: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyReady

The online planner provides helpful prompts to tailor your plan to your unique needs, including considerations for people with disabilities ✔️

It works in any browser, and once complete, you can save your plan as a PDF or print it ✔️

Prefer to handwrite your plan? Download our PDF template: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan

Alt text: Person completing an emergency ready planner using a computer and a phone.

25/05/2026

Happening tonight, Monday May 25th, at Victory Hall in Keremeos.

‼️Tonight, there is an important conversation about the future of water and land stewardship in the Similkameen Valley.

A Forest Landscape Planning consultation is taking place at Victory Hall in Keremeos from 6 PM – 8 PM, where watershed management and land use in the wider Similkameen region will be discussed.

If you care about our water, forests, ecosystems, food systems, and future generations, we encourage you to attend, listen, and ASK QUESTIONS. Community voices matter in these conversations.

Bring your thoughts, concerns, and questions.
📍 Victory Hall, Keremeos
🕕 Tonight, 6 PM – 8 PM