En'owkin Centre

09/03/2026

En'owkin Centre is closing early for the long weekend. We will be closed September 4 - 7, 2026 and returning to office Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Wishing Everyone a GREAT long weekend!

09/01/2026

Our Centre will re-open Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:00 am.

08/31/2026

🌿 En'owkin Centre Office Closure 🌿

08/31/2026

Our team at the En'owkin Centre would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Joan Phillip, an esteemed leader, matriarch and warrior for our nation. We were gifted time with Joan during her service on the Okanagan Indian Educational Resources Society Board of Directors, which governs the En'owkin Centre. In observance of her service our team feels deeply moved to honour her passing with the closure of our Centre on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 so our staff and community can pay their respects to such an incredible life and legacy.

We appreciate your understanding.

Our Centre will re-open Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:00 am.

08/25/2026

DEADLINE TODAY PLEASE SHARE!📣📣 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.

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!

08/12/2026

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

08/07/2026

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

08/06/2026

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!

08/04/2026

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.