Okanagan Indian Band 2017

Local governments taking collective approach to Okanagan Rail Trail
KELOWNA – All the local governments along the route of the Okanagan Rail Trail are…

Okanagan Indian Band still fighting for compensation over military explosives buried on reserve
VERNON – The Okanagan Indian Band is carrying on its legal fight in B.C. Supreme…
High lake level brings North Okanagan septic concerns to the surface
VERNON – The chief of the Okanagan Indian Band says this year’s flooding event is…
Hotel space a challenge as Okanagan Indian Band works to house evacuees
VERNON – The Okanagan Indian Band is providing emergency support, including food, lodging and other…
Okanagan Indian Band builds up defences to protect Lakeshore Road in Vernon
VERNON – The Okanagan Indian Band is reinforcing defences at the northern end of the…
To swim, or not to swim at flooded beaches? First Nations Health Authority says use your eyes — and your nose
Whether or not to take the plunge ultimately comes down to your own personal choice,…
Okanagan Indian Band issues more evacuation orders as lake rises
NORTH OKANAGAN – Impacts are growing for those in the Vernon area as Okanagan Lake…

Okanagan Indian Band warns of ‘dangerous, disgusting and filthy dirty’ flood water
OKANAGAN – You might think it novel to cruise through flooded yards on a paddle…
Evacuation order issued by the Okanagan Indian Band for lakefront lots
VERNON – An evacuation order has been issued for six lots on Okanagan Indian Band…
Residents of the Okanagan Indian Band reserve warned of rising lake waters
OKANAGAN INDIAN BAND – An already full Okanagan Lake is expected to rise even more…