Okanagan Inclusion

12/16/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Okanagan Inclusion!
Please note we will be closed from December 25 to December 28, reopening on December 29, 2025 and January 1 reopening on January 2, 2026.

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday season.

12/15/2025

Don’t miss out on photos with Santa, happening at until December 23rd!

Photos are by donation to OSNS ❤️

Don’t forget your phones to take your photo. 📷

Thank you for your wonderful support!

12/08/2025

So proud of our individuals who shone on the runway at the Dragonfly Pond Society Fashion Show tonight.
A beautiful celebration of inclusion and community.

A heartfelt thank you to for bringing this incredible event to life.

11/27/2025

✨Come out and support the Dragonfly Pond Society’s Fashion Show tonight — a wonderful event celebrating inclusion, creativity, and community. Wishing the organizers, models, and families an amazing evening!✨

Today is the day, folks! The 2025 Uniquely
Fashionable Fashion Show is SOLD OUT! We still have raffle tickets available: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/dpfs

We couldn't do this event without our amazing partners and supporters! Huge thanks go to the following businesses:
Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre
Winners
Kiana Ralph Photography
Monica Jackson Photography
The Tease Hair Studio
DJ Shakes/Non-Stop Productions
Mare McHale BSW, RSW

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served — and the families and communities who supported them.
Their legacy reminds us to cherish peace, uphold compassion, and continue building a world where everyone feels they belong.
We remember. 🌺

11/01/2025

With a few simple steps and you can set up a trick-or-treating station that's inclusive and accessible that every child can enjoy.

10/31/2025

Wishing everyone a spooktacular Halloween from all of us at Okanagan Inclusion! 🎃🕸️
Stay safe, have fun, and remember — inclusion is no trick, just a treat! 🍬🧡

10/24/2025

🎃 Halloween Movie Night at Cannery Brewing!

Our good friends at are hosting a spooky movie night in support of the Share-a-Smile Fall Fundraising Campaign.

📅 When: Thursday, October 30
🕡 Doors: 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Cannery Brewing, 198 Ellis Street

Entry is by donation to the OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre. Your donation includes the movie and a popcorn buffet.
Sweet treats from Milou Chocolate and Hush Hush Ice Cream will be available for purchase, and the Cannery bar will be open with craft beer, local wine, cider, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.

Come enjoy a fun night out for a great cause.

**Please note the movie is rated R**

10/23/2025

This week is Canadian Down Syndrome Week! This year's theme is "We Deserve Care", which highlights the health equity gap people with Down syndrome face in receiving informed and adequate care. This week, show your support by wearing mismatched socks!

To learn more, visit: https://cdss.ca/canadian-down-syndrome-week/

10/13/2025

🧡 This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our incredible community — for the kindness, inclusion, and connection that make the Okanagan such a special place.
🍂 From all of us at Okanagan Inclusion, happy Thanksgiving! 🦃✨

10/09/2025

The Province has introduced legislation to enable school districts in B.C. to support families with more child care on school grounds.

10/08/2025

Inclusion isn’t just about being present — it’s about being valued, respected, and truly part of the community.
This October, we’re celebrating Community Inclusion Month and the power of belonging. 💙