Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Working together to establish a national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen
Agreement Number:
GC-1709
Agreement Value:
$950,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 6, 2022 - Apr 30, 2024
Description:
The primary objective of the project is to provide the Osoyoos Indian Band with capacity to take part in planning activities and conduct engagement with Band members and adjacent bands, provide input from Syilx traditional knowledge and land use to guide boundary definition and future park management and explore models for co-operative management and make recommendations regarding the establishment of the South Okanagan-Similkameen national park reserve leading to signed park establishment agreements between Lower Similkameen Indian Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, Parks Canada and the Government of British Columbia.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Location:
Oliver, British Columbia, CA V0H 1T8
Reference Number:
154-2022-2023-Q2-00013
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Osoyoos Indian Band
Federal Riding Name:
South Okanagan-West Kootenay
Federal Riding Number:
59029
Program:
General Class Grant and Contribution Program
Program Purpose:
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.