The Interior Region FNHA is happy to announce that we are now able to provide our Nations, communities and members with a direct phone number and email address to access resources specifically related to; Mental Health  Cultural Supports Crisis Support.

We hope that this new pathway will be better able to provide you with simple, accurate and timely access to programs and services
Our goal is to connect members, staff and partners with the right people the first time!
Below are the *NEW* Mental Wellness contact details:

General Inquiries Toll-Free Phone Number:
1-833-751-2525
E-mail Inquiries:

Dear Members,

This is a reminder the office is still open to in-person appointments with staff. You can email Patricia at or call 250-292-8733 to make your appointment. Appointments are necessary to limit the number of people that are in the building and to ensure we are keeping our staff and community safe.

You will be asked to go through the checklist of Covid-19 symptoms and proceed to sign in and sanitize. A mask must be worn when entering the building.

We look forward to meeting with you.

Administration

Income Assistance First Nations Youth Employment Strategy (IAFNYES) Pilot Mentoring Work Placements can navigate your career pathways while allowing you to earn as you learn!
Are you between the ages of 18-30 years & interested in on-the-job training for your future?
Career Exploration
Resume building
Short Term Certificates
Job Coaching
Mentorship
Network with Industry Leaders
Job Information
Financial Literacy
Work Experience
This initiative is to provide short-term work placements for youth to increase access to permanent employment opportunities within the youths residency region.
Tourism & Hospitality Early Childhood Education Office Administration
Eligibility: Living on-reserve within the Okanagan Nation, Recipient of Income Assistance and between the ages of 18-30 years of age.
Double Vaccination may be required pending Business/ Employer (s) Vaccination Policy
Are you interested? Please call your Pre-Employment Supports Caseworker or Band Social Development Worker to learn how to participate in the program before November 10, 2021, to register. Only 20 seats are available
The initiative is funded by Indigenous Services Canada—Income Assistance & First Nations Youth Employment Strategy in collaboration with Okanagan Indian Band Human Resources’ Development Department.
For more information please email: or call 236-599-4018

way’ from the Chuchuwayha Family Centre Team!

Below is a photo of a completed version of the log shelter currently being constructed near the family centre. It was designed, engineered and built by local company TL Timber.

TL Timber has completed this structure for many local schools and childcare facilities throughout the South Okanagan and Similkameen this year, including Similkameen Elementary Secondary School in Keremeos.  Due to many schools and childcare facilities ordering them, they were able to offer the structure at a reduced rate. TL TImber is also donating custom-made seating to go underneath.

This structure is being funded through a Capital Land-Based grant for Aboriginal Head Start Programs from First Nations Health Authority.  Although the funding came from the Chuchuwayha Family Centre team applying for the grant for their programming, the decision was made with Chief and Council to place the structure outside of the enclosure of the family centre fenced yard in order for it to be a shared resource between family centre programming and the community as a whole.  

The family centre and future licensed childcare facility will use it for land-based learning and it will be available for community gatherings, other uses by staff and families.

We look forward to creating many wonderful memories here as a community!

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Chuchuwayha Family Centre Team

USIB/HEDLEY FLU CLINIC

AT THE HEDLEY SENIORS CENTER

OCTOBER 25, 2021

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL CHRISTINA AT 250-499-3029

PLEASE BRING YOUR CARE CARD/PERSONAL HEALTH NUMBER TO REGISTER

Notice

The Garbage and Metal bins will be moving to the Upper Subdivision on the 13th of October.  They will be there for one week!

With the recent bear activity, please close the doors after you use the bins.  We do not want to have bears moving in 😊

Reminder:

Please no liquids in the bins

Please do not put fridges/freezers in the bins.  Call the office at 250-292-8733 and we can arrange to take those separately.

Thank you!

****Attention Community****

Dear Community Members

Due to the increased workload with the pandemic and flu Season, the Health team is no longer able to provide medication pickup & delivery at this time.  As this was a courtesy service, we encourage everyone who is able to, to please pick up their own medications.  For those who are physically unable to get their own, we will contact you to make arrangements.

Thank you for your understanding.

We are now in Flu season and USIB is planning to do the annual Flu vaccine clinic within the next few weeks.  The date, time & place will be posted on this site and on the FB page as soon as it is organized.

Stay Safe & Healthy!

~ The Health Department

If you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet or if it’s been more than 28 days since your first dose, visit a drop-in clinic today and get protected from COVID_19.

Keremeos: South Similkameen Health Centre Drop-in clinic Tuesday 11:30 am to 6 pm and Thursday 9 am to 3:30 pm

Penticton: Trade and Convention Centre Drop-in clinic Monday to Tuesday and Friday to Saturday 9 am to 3:30 pm and Thursday 11:30 am to 6:30 pm

Princeton: Princeton General Hospital Drop-in clinic Monday 9 am To 4 pm Wednesday 11:30 am to 6:30 pm