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
Treasurer -
Davis Janko
Director / Secretary -
Bruce Manuel
President -
Grace Greyeyes
Director -
Candice Wagner
Director
Our Staff
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Gemini Clarke
Executive Secretary / Elder Support -
Nadia Cutler
Program Manager -
Matthew Baran
Executive Director -
Gary Leggot
Finance / Bookkeeper -
Tanya Wilson
Family Support Worker / Employment & Life Skills -
Echo Lyons
Kokum / Roots & Care Program Coordinator -
Crystal Woodward
Mental Health & Addictions -
Christopher McGowan
Vulnerable Outreach -
Will Bouchard
Warehouse Operations / Food Outreach -
Crystal Schneider
Warehouse Operations / Programs Assistant -
Andrew Van Egmond
Maintenance / Youth Outreach -
Charlotte Gabriel Singh
Clinic Superviser / Quailty Assurance