About Us
Our Mission Statement
“The Ooknakane Friendship Centre works to promote, develop and deliver accessible programs and services that support Indigenous peoples living in urban areas and away from home to achieve their vision of health, wellness and prosperity.”
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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Kenny Richter
Treasurer -
Davis Janko
Director / Secretary -
Bruce Manuel
President/Chair -
Joanne Lafferty
Vice President -
Gerry Gabriel
Director -
Grace Grey Eyes
Honorary Member Non voting
Our Staff
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Shauna Fox
Executive Director -
Jennifer Wright
Finance / Bookkeeper -
Floyd Dick
Youth & Elder worker -
Alex MacRae
Employment and Life Skills Training coordinator -
Coming 2023
Vulnerable Outreach -
Shirly Richter
Aboriginal Family Support -
Nicole Schellenberg
Reception -
Isabel Edward
Executive Assistant