Sncəwips & Gift Store

09/04/2026

This basket necklace weaving workshop from our sʔukinaqinx Summer Arts & Culture Series, was a great HANDS-ON learning experience!! Definitely created some new master basketry weavers 🧺

Thank you to those who participated and to our facilitator!! ❤️

09/03/2026

*EDITED* Holiday and Early Closure Notice!

09/02/2026

**ANNOUNCEMENT***

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be postponing our upcoming painting on canvas workshop facilitated by David Wilson Sookinakin within the sʔuknaqinx Summer Arts & Culture Series on September 5th, 2026. We have rescheduled this workshop to Saturday, September 12th , 10am-4pm

The update with details can be found below. Please note, this workshop is currently full but you can register to be added on to our waitlist in case of a cancellation.

You can register to be added to our waitlist by scanning the QR code attached to the poster or register by copying & pasting the the following link into your web browser: https://www.sncewips.com/ssacs-registration-form See less

08/31/2026

Registration still open with limited spots left for the next workshop this Saturday! Lets get creative and do some painting with David Wilson Sookinakin🎨🖌️

Register now by scanning the QR code or copy & paste the link into your web browser if you are interested in signing up! -> https://www.sncewips.com/ssacs-registration-form

08/11/2026

**ANNOUNCEMENT**
Due to limited staffing and ongoing smoke conditions, we will be closed for the remainder of today.

We plan to reopen tomorrow with our regular hours, unless otherwise posted.

We truly appreciate your understanding and patience as our hours have been fluctuating during this time. We will continue to monitor the air quality and the situation and provide updates as needed.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. ❤️

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are cancelling the closure notice due to the highway closure and the current wildfire smoke conditions in the area. We will remain open at this time.

If you’re looking for something to do indoors away from the smoke, feel free to come by and visit us! We’ll be open as usual with regular hours of 10am-5pm and would be happy to have you in ❤

08/07/2026

📍 OKANAGAN WILDFIRE RESOURCES - Wednesday Aug 5, 2026

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The Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) extends our thoughts and support to all Syilx Nation communities, families, and individuals affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire.

We recognize the uncertainty and challenges that come with wildfire emergencies and acknowledge the strength, resilience, and care that Syilx communities continue to demonstrate in supporting one another during this time.

The ONA is actively working alongside Member Communities, emergency management teams, and partner organizations to help ensure our Nation members have access to timely information, available resources, and supports.

If you know of additional resources available for evacuees, please comment details below or email Raven Mikuletic, Senior Communications Coordinator at [email protected]

08/07/2026

📍 UPDATED OKANAGAN WILDFIRE RESOURCES - Thurs, Aug 6, 2026

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The Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) has created an Evacuee Resource Package that is available on our website here: https://syilx.org/wildfire-resources/

As resources become available or discontinued, we will be pinning these posts to our profile. Please check back regularly for updates or visit the Wildfire Resources page on our website for most up-to-date information.

If you know of additional resources available for evacuees, please comment details below or email Raven Mikuletic, Senior Communications Coordinator at [email protected]

08/07/2026

WFN and Okanagan Nation Alliance invite all evacuees to come together this Friday (August 7th) for a dinner of indian tacos!

When: Friday, August 7th, starting at 4:30pm
Where: WFN Gymnasium (1920 Quail Lane)

In the spirit of community and unity, we welcome all evacuees 🧡