snpink'tn News & Updates

(snpink’tn January 14, 2025) The City of Penticton, the snpink’tn Indian Band and the Province are working to find solutions to the encampment located at Fairview Road and Highway 97.
“We want to ensure for the safety of everyone in our community and have taken steps, in partnership, to make that happen,” says Mayor Julius Bloomfield. “Working with 100 More Homes, BC Housing and Interior Health, we’ve established a winter shelter that provides support and connections for those experiencing homelessness. We’re also working with the provincial government and the snpink’tn Indian Band on the encampment located along the channel.” ………Click here to read more

The Penticton Indian Band completed the second phase of its elections with the Dec. 7 vote for council members. 

Eight council members were chosen from 18 candidates nominated by members of the community. 

The following eight candidates were elected to serve in the 2024-2028 council term, with an (i) indicating an incumbent who was re-elected:

Timmothy Lezard (i) – 189
Joseph Pierre – 172
Dolly Kruger (i) – 170
Lesley Gabriel (i) – 155
Suzanne Johnson (i) – 152
Clint Gabriel (i) – 151
Charlene Roberds (i) – 149
Kathy Pierre – 146

Out of the 315 total votes there were also 11 spoiled ballots. 

The band re-elected Chief Greg Gabriel to his position on Oct. 19 in the first phase of the band’s election process. 

The returning incumbents and newly elected councillors will begin their duties immediately.

The newly elected Chief and Council members will be officially sworn in at a ceremony to be held on December 14, 2024.

Their introduction and the welcoming of the new Council members will happen at the next regularly scheduled Chief and Council meeting on December 17th, 2024

The Penticton Indian Band community members gathered on Wednesday October 23, 2024 at the Penticton Indian Band Community Hall to carry out a nomination meeting in accordance of the current PIB Custom Elections Code for the eight (8) positions of, “Councillor”. Under the current Penticton Band Custom Election Code the band has a four-year election cycle / term. Click to Read More

The Penticton Indian Band has completed the election process for the position of Chief. The polls closed at 8:00pm and the vote count was carried out for three candidates vying for the next four-year term (2024-2028). This election had the most voter turn out in the history of elections for the Penticton Indian Band. Click to Read More

September 12, 2024

Penticton Indian Band Holds Chief Nomination Meeting

The Penticton Indian Band and community members and hopeful nominees gathered on Wednesday September 11, 2024 at the Penticton Indian Band Community Hall to nominate members for the position of, “Chief”…Click here to read the full release

Penticton Indian Band Affirms its Rejection for Aggregate Mine Proposed at 27410 Garnet Valley Road

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 snpink’tn (Penticton, BC)

The Penticton Indian Band, syilx Nation — a Title and Rights holder responsible for the decision-making of all lands, waters and resources within the unceded territory of the syilx Nation and the Penticton Indian Band Area of Responsibility, has reaffirmed its rejection for the proposed aggregate mine at 27410 Garnet Valley Road. Click here to read more

2024 PIB COMMUNITY CLEAN UP

FROM April 22- May 31, 2024

Click here to fill out the form  “PIB COMMUNITY PICK UP FORM”

Regular Garbage and Recycling pick up days are still Tuesdays

The PIB Housing Department is seeking PIB members to be part of a new snpintktn Housing Advisory Committee (HAC). Please see the HAC Invitation Letter and Committee Terms of Reference (click on links). For any questions please call or email Housing Manager – Cheryl Kruger (250) 493-0048 ext: 216 or ckruger@pib.ca. Deadline is May 3, 2024 – Please drop off your submissions at the Housing Department or by email to ckruger@pib.ca

HAC Invitation Letter

HAC Terms of Reference