Osoyoos Indian Band

Osoyoos business conference bringing native and private sector entrepreneurs together

PENTICTON - Native business leaders and private sector business groups are getting together in the South Okanagan to discuss potential joint business opportunities this month. The sixth annual Native Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference takes place at the NK'MIP Resort in Osoyoos from Sept. 15 to 17. The event, which brings private sector professionals and business...

Here’s what the Osoyoos Indian Band chief and council are paid

OSOYOOS - Newly released Osoyoos Indian Band financial statements show a huge gap between First Nations and local governement when it comes to salaries and expenses. The 2014 financial documents, submitted as required by the new First Nations Financial Transparency Act, outline the earnings and expenses of Chief Clarence Louie and the band's five councillors....

Ski hill agreement nets benefits for Osoyoos Indian Band

PENTICTON - Next year’s ski season will see Mount Baldy operate under a new partnership agreement with local First Nations. The Osoyoos Indian Band recently signed an agreement with Baldy Capital Corporation that will provide an annual lease payment by the corporation for land on the hill and allow band members greater access to the...

Ceremony held to celebrate beginning of corrections facility

OLIVER - Ground was officially broken today by justice, city and Band officials to launch construction of the Okanagan Correctional Centre. The ceremony began with members of the Osoyoos Indian Band riding in on horses, drumming and singing traditional songs. “Thank you for honouring our land,” said Bob Etienne, a Band member who performed a...