Foundry North Okanagan

09/23/2026

This Saturday, join us for a new, vibrant community event that brings people together through the power of music, connection, and mental health awareness. Featuring live performances, wellness activities and workshops, and local community resources, the festival creates a welcoming space to spark conversations, reduce stigma, and promote emotional well-being.

Live music lineup:
10:30-11:05 🎵 Passion Flutes
11:10-11:45 🎵 Jo-Jaqueline
11:50-12:25 🎵 Lean Against My Hero
12:30-1:05 🎵 Duane Marchand
1:30-2:05 🎵 Quinton Armstrong
2:05-2:45 🎵 Route97
2:50-3:25 🎵 Roger Gabriel
3:30-4:05 🎵 Steve Marc
4:30-5:05 🎵 YUNGHONDO
5:10-5:45 🎵 Robin Martin
5:50-6:25 🎵 Michael Averill
7:25-7:55 🎵 Cat Wells Band
8:15-9:30 🎵 APPALOOSA

Thank you to all of our incredible performers who are coming together to make this an event that you can't miss!

09/22/2026

A huge thank you to the Township of Spallumcheen for their $25,000 contribution to Foundry North Okanagan!

As the first rural community to support this project, Spallumcheen is setting the standard for rural investment in youth mental health and wellness.

We know rural communities face different challenges than urban centres, and this contribution helps ensure young people and families can access the supports they need, closer to home. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to the well-being of youth across the North Okanagan. 💙



Photo right to left: Councillor Todd York, Councillor Andrew Casson, Councillor Gerry Popoff, Mayor Christine Fraser, Councillor John Bakker, Councillor Joe Van Tienhoven, Councillor Christine LeMaire

09/16/2026

08/31/2026

💜 Today is International Overdose Awareness Day.

Overdose can affect anyone, and no one should have to face it alone. If you're struggling, worried about a friend, or grieving someone you've lost, know that help is available and your life matters.

Let's break the stigma, start honest conversations, get real facts and look out for each other. A simple check-in can make a real difference.

Foundry Virtual BC offers free and confidential mental health, wellness, and substance use services for youth ages 12-24. Learn more or connect with support at: https://foundrybc.ca/foundry-virtual-bc/

Or come see us locally at YISH to get connected to supports - https://cmhavernon.ca/youth-services/

08/25/2026

Thank You, Village Of Lumby ! 💙

Foundry North Okanagan would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Village of Lumby for their generous donation and commitment to supporting youth and families across our region.

The support of communities throughout the North Okanagan is incredibly important. When municipalities like Lumby invest in Foundry, they help ensure that young people, no matter where they live, have access to the mental health, wellness, substance use, primary care, and social services they need to thrive.

This contribution is more than a donation. It is an investment in the health and well-being of local youth and their families. As Foundry North Okanagan grows, Lumby residents will benefit from increased access to integrated services, resources, and supports designed to meet young people where they are and help them navigate life's challenges.

We know that strong communities are built when young people feel supported, connected, and hopeful about their future. We are grateful to the Village of Lumby for recognizing the importance of this work and for helping make these services more accessible across the North Okanagan.

Together, we are building a healthier future for youth and families throughout our region. Every contribution brings us one step closer to opening the doors of Foundry North Okanagan and creating a clear pathway to wellness for young people and their families.

Photo: Mayor Kevin Acton, Councillor Lori Mindnich, Councillor Randal Ostafichuk and Councillor Geoff Bevan

08/24/2026

Every ticket to UNLOCKED helps fund the work we do. On Thursday, September 17 at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, Andrew Allen (multi-platinum recording artist), Aaron Volpatti (former NHL player and cognitive performance coach), and Mike Shaw (former pro skier and Registered Clinical Counsellor) take the stage for a night of real talk, live music, and honest conversation about mental health.
100% of ticket sales are split between Men's Shed Vernon, Vernon She Shed Society, and Foundry North Okanagan, the three organizations this event supports. Every seat filled is a direct investment in connection, skill-building, and youth mental health care right here in the North Okanagan.
Come for the music and the conversation. Stay because you helped make it happen.
🎟 Get your tickets: https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/unlocked
Adult $30 | Youth $20