Osoyoos Indian Band

• Federal gov’t contributes $331K for tree planting after 2021 Nk’Mip Creek wildfire

  The federal government says the money comes from the 2 Billion Trees program, which has a goal of nationally planting two billion trees over 10 years.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2023
  
• Oliver, B.C. arena to receive $3.1-million upgrade

  Engineering, design and procurement are planned for 2023, and construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2024.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2022
  
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• 61-year-old man fatally shot at Osoyoos Indian Band home, police say

  An "associate" of the man tried to save him, but first responders arrived on scene in the 1000-block of Pineridge Drive to find him dead, police said. 

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2022
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• Grade 6 student prompts government to install feral horse signs in Oliver, B.C.

  After months of research, interviews, and surveys conducted by a Grade 6 student, the government agreed to install more feral horse crossing signs in Oliver, B.C.

  Canada

  May 25, 2022
• ‘Angry and disappointed’: Syilx Okanagan Nation Alliance reacts to Pope’s apology

  Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie said after watching the apology, “he’s angry and disappointed.”

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2022
• 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
• National Truth and Reconciliation Day is not just a day off, Okanagan Indigenous leaders caution

  "To the average Canadian it’s ‘Wow, I get a holiday, clap my hands, I get to sleep in or I’ll get to go golfing or go shopping or whatever I do on normal holidays.’”

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2021
• ‘I’m getting tired of watching my people falter’: B.C. residential school survivor reflects on life

  'I am getting tired; tired of treading water, tired of watching my people falter when we could be prosperous.'

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2021
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• Nk’Mip Creek wildfire: Osoyoos Indian Band rescinds evacuation order for handful of addresses

  As of Saturday morning, the fire near Osoyoos was listed at 6,800 hectares, the same size it was on Friday.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2021
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• Nk’Mip Creek wildfire in South Okanagan still estimated at 2,000 hectares

  Located between the communities of Oliver and Osoyoos, the wildfire is still classified as being out of control.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2021