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Apr 26

May 5, 2026

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Penticton Indian Band (PIB) Celebrates Jacki McPherson and Haley Regan as 2026 BC Achievement Award Recipients

Media Release

Penticton Indian Band is proud to recognize and congratulate two of our amazing and talented PIB Band Members, Jacki McPherson and Haley Regan as recipients of this years 2026 BC Achievement Awards.

They will be presented their awards on May 6, 2026 and The ceremony will be livestreamed on BC Achievement’s website https://bcachievement.com/ beginning at 2:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on TELUS Optik TV Channel 707 following the event.

Click here to read the Full Release

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Apr 26

April 23, 2026

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Congratulations to our very own PIB’er Sergeant Justin George on your promotion to Sergeant!

We are proud to recognize snpink’tn (Penticton) member Justin Lucas George on an extraordinary milestone in his military career. Open to Read More.

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Mar 26

BC Assembly of First Nations is holding a Special Chiefs Assembly at the Penticton Lakeside March 4 & 5, 2026.

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BCAFN It functions as a regional office for the national Assembly of First Nations (AFN).

Click link to read more

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Nov 25

Skaha Intersection Closing Ceremony Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM

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Join the Penticton Indian Band, in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, for the Closing Ceremony celebrating the completion of the New Skaha Intersection

Date: November 26, 2025

Time: 1:30pm – 2:45pm

Coffee and Snacks will be provided.

Tents and Chairs will also be provided

Click here to view the Poster

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Nov 25

November 20, 2025 – Closure of KVR Corridor on PIB Owned Lands

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November 20, 2025
snpink’tn (Penticton) Indian Band Issues Immediate Closure of KVR Corridor on PIB-Owned Lands Due to Severe Safety Hazards

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Click here to view the Map

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Oct 25

Sisters in Spirit Vigil – October 4, 2025

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Honoring Sisters in Spirit: Vigil in Penticton to Remember MMIWG2S+
Penticton, BC — September 30, 2025
Sisters in Spirit Day is a National Day of Action held annually on October 4th to honor the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+) in Canada. It is a time to reflect on these profound losses, support grieving families

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Sep 25

Walk for the Children – Tuesday September 30, 2025

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Join us on September 30th at 10:00 AM for the Walk for the Children in honour of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

Together, we walk to remember the children who never made it home, and to support survivors, families, and communities impacted by residential schools.

Every step matters.

Location: snpink’tn (Penticton) Safeway, BC

Start Time: 10:00 AM

Click here to read more and to view the walk map

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Jul 25

EFFECTIVE JULY 30, 2025 THERE IS A FIREBAN ON ANY FIRE/FLAME CAMPFIRES AND A BAN ON ANY OFFROADING ACTIVITIES!!! open to read more

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EFFECTIVE JULY 30, 2025 – THERE IS A BAN ON ALL OFFROADING ACTIVITIES!!!!

Specifically prohibited activities include:

1.ATV’ing in back country/off main roads/within community

2.SxS’ing in back country /off main roads/within community

3.Motorcycling in back country/off main roads/within community

4.Driving in back country/off main roads /within community

Click here to read the full notice

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Jul 25

Standing in Solidarity After Tragedy at the Okanagan Granfondo

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July 13, 2025 – The snpink’tn (Penticton) Indian Band is heartbroken by the tragic incident that occurred this morning during the Okanagan Granfondo. Click to read More

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May 25

MAY 27, 2025 PIB CATEGORY 3 FIRE PROHIBITION

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May 27, 2025

Penticton Indian Band Emergency Operation Centre Team is implementing a Category 3 Open Fire Prohibition to help prevent human caused wildfires and protect public safety. This Open Fire Prohibition will remain in effect until further notice or until the orders are rescinded. Click here to read the notice

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