About Us
Our Mission Statement
“The Ooknakane Friendship Centre is an aboriginal not-for-profit society that is committed to providing holistic, culturally-driven programs and services designed to support, educate and strengthen people of all nations.”
Our Value Statement
“Building a healthy community that values all cultures in a holistic, safe, respectful environment with integrity and compassion.”
Our Vision Statement
“The Ooknakane Friendship Centre exists to serve and embrace all nations without prejudice.”
The name, Penticton, is commonly believed to come from the name of one of the main villages of Okanagan First Nations people located on the East bank of Okanagan River. The name comes from, “SN’PINKTN” meaning “a place to live forever” or “a place to live year-round”.
Our Team
Our Directors
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Crystal Kruger
Director -
Jose Hernandez
VP Director -
Phillip St. Germaine
Director / Treasurer -
Bruce Manuel
President -
Davis Janko
Director / Secretary -
Anastasia Hernandez
Director -
Grace Greyeyes
Director
Our Staff
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Matthew Baran
Executive Director -
Trisha Bates
Roots Coordinator -
Janet Campbell
Receptionist / Exec Secretary -
Nadia Cutler
Program Manager -
Gary Leggot
Finance/Bookkeeper -
Chalen Ewing
Mental Health & Addictions -
Echo Lyons
Reception / Kokum -
Crystal Woodward
Elder Support/Mental Health -
Muhammad Salyani
Youth Advocate -
Christopher McGowan
Vulnerable outreach -
Adelaide Black
Family Outreach