En'owkin Centre

UPDATED COMMUNITY SUPPORT ANNOUNCEMENT - AUGUST 11, 2026The En’owkin Centre Board and Staff extend our continued sympathy and heartfelt support to our fellow Syilx Nation members at Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), their families and loved ones. We are deeply affected by the losses and displacement experienced during this difficult time. We are also supporting En’owkin staff and students from Penticton Indian Band (PIB) who have been in the evacuation zone since Friday, August 7, as a result of the Bald Range fire and now require immediate emergency support.
As a private post-secondary institution serving the Syilx Okanagan Nation, En’owkin is privileged to work with instructors, staff and students through our language, cultural and arts programs. Members of our En’owkin community have been directly affected by the wildfires, including evacuation and the loss of homes. We are mobilizing immediate emergency support, including gas cards and emergency financial assistance for personal essentials, and coordinating with OKIB Council members and PIB evacuation response teams so assistance reaches those in need quickly.
The En’owkin Centre is governed by the Okanagan Indian Educational Resources Society
(OIERS), a Provincial not-for-profit society and a Federally registered charitable organization (Charity No. 107793580RR0001). OIERS is accepting donations to support wildfire relief for affected OKIB members and En’owkin staff and students from PIB, including those facing home loss, evacuation or immediate emergency needs. Relief will be coordinated with guidance from OIERS Board members from OKIB and in coordination with PIB evacuation response teams. Official donation receipts will be issued for eligible donations of $500 or more.
Donations of any amount may be sent by e-transfer to [email protected] or [email protected].
For other donation information or assistance, please contact En’owkin Centre:
Anna Tonasket, Human Resources Executive Manager
250-493-7181 Ext. 217 | [email protected]
Deb Dunham, Finance Manager
250-493-7181 Ext. 205 | [email protected]
Limlmt,
Brian Holmes, President, En’owkin Centre
OIERS Board of Directors & En’owkin Centre Staff & Faculty

Community Support Announcement - OKIB August 7, 2026
The En’owkin Centre Board and Staff extend our sympathy and heartfelt support to our fellow Syilx Nation members at Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), their families and loved ones. We are deeply affected by the losses and displacement experienced during this difficult time.
As a private post-secondary institution serving the Syilx Okanagan Nation, En’owkin is privileged to work with instructors, staff and students through our language, cultural and arts programs. Members of our En’owkin community have been directly affected by the wildfires, including evacuation and the loss of homes. We are mobilizing immediate emergency support, including gas cards and emergency financial assistance for personal essentials, and coordinating with OKIB Council members so assistance reaches those in need quickly.
The En’owkin Centre is governed by the Okanagan Indian Educational Resources Society (OIERS), a Provincial not-for-profit society and Federally registered charitable organization (Charity No. 107793580RR0001). OIERS is accepting donations to support wildfire relief for OKIB members who have lost their homes. Relief will be coordinated with guidance from OIERS Board members from OKIB. Official donation receipts will be issued for eligible donations of $500 or more.
For donation information or further assistance, please contact En’owkin Centre:
Anna Tonasket, Human Resources Executive Manager
250-493-7181 Ext. 217
[email protected]
Deb Dunham, Finance Manager
250-493-7181 Ext. 208
[email protected]
Limlmt,
Brian Holmes, President, En’owkin Centre
OIERS Board of Directors & En’owkin Centre Staff & Faculty

Indigenous Artists! En'owkin Centre is still accepting applications for our Visual Arts Stream. This is a two-year professional Development Opportunity with a training subsidy and a full tuition scholarship. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 25, 2026 PLEASE SHARE!

Our hearts and concern remain with our relatives from Okanagan Indian Band during this tumultuous time. We have adjusted our programming to support the community in their recovery from such extenuating challenges and will continue to provide whatever assistance we are able to. Wishing everyone safety during this time.

En'owkin Centre will be closed Monday, August 3, 2026.The Centre will reopen Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

Indian Band members. 🗣️Land-Based Learning with Language -En'owkin is hosting an information session on July 29, 2026, for the full-time program starting in Fall 2026 for our newly approved syilx Science Learning Certificate Program (Bush School). Dinner (provided). ALSO ENOWKIN OKIB is offering one course this summer: ECOLITERACY 061. Please see poster. Please get in touch with Lacey Gregoire-Gabriel if you are interested!!!
[email protected] 250-309-9771

JOIN US FOR A NIPAT INFORMATION SESSION today, July 20, 2026 at 10:30 am!!!
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way’ x̌ast sx̌l̓x̌ʕal̓t | Hello and good day! En'owkin Centre will be closed for professional development on July 22 & 23, 2026. Our office will re-open Friday, July 24, 2026.

📢📢 CALLING INDIGENOUS VISUAL ARTISTS!📢📢
En'owkin Centre is now accepting submissions for our 2 year National Indigenous Professional Artist Training Program!!
Want to learn more about applying or the opportunities for professional development - Join us on July 20, 2026 at 10:30 am to learn more!!!!

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@📢 CALLING INDIGENOUS WRITERS!!! 📢
EN'OWKIN CENTRE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AND PORTFOLIOS NOW!
Our National Indigenous Professional Artist Training program is recruiting for our upcoming fall semester for our 2 year certificate!

Did you know, graduates from our NIPAT program are eligible to utilize their credits towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts?

Join us on Monday, July 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am to learn more!

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