Clarence Louie

• Partnership announced between Grand Forks, Osoyoos Indian Band in flood mitigation program

  ‘This partnership between the Osoyoos Indian Band and the City of Grand Forks is a great example of an environmental, social, and economic win.’

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2021
  
• Decades of fish passage advocacy leads to decommissioning of BC Hydro’s Wilsey Dam

  The blockage prevented salmon from accessing nearly 30 kilometers of spawning and rearing habitat on the Shuswap River.

  Environment

  Sep 20, 2021
  
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• Osoyoos Indian Band chief to receive honorary UBC degree this spring

  In 2020, Chief Louie took over the Tribal Chair role of the Okanagan Nation Alliance, replacing Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. 

  Education

  Mar 31, 2021
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• ‘Racist criminals’: Osoyoos Indian Band Chief denounces vandalism of sacred site

  The racist profanity was written on top of a pictograph on a large rock at Rattlesnake Point in a remote location on the OIB reserve east of Osoyoos Lake.

  Aug 31, 2020
• Environment minister to make announcement on proposed South Okanagan-Similkameen national park reserve

  According to a Parks Canada press release, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna will be making the announcement in Osoyoos on Tuesday, July 2.

  Environment

  Jun 26, 2019
• Efforts heat up to create a national park reserve in the south Okanagan

  Planning discussions begin immediately and consideration will be given to continuing ranching and recreational opportunities in the region.

  Environment

  Oct 27, 2017