{"id":88162,"date":"2026-07-07T11:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T18:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/?post_type=engagement&#038;p=88162"},"modified":"2026-07-07T11:48:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T18:48:34","slug":"reconciliation-agreement-with-osoyoos-indian-band","status":"publish","type":"engagement","link":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/reconciliation-agreement-with-osoyoos-indian-band\/","title":{"rendered":"Reconciliation Agreement with Osoyoos Indian Band"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group engage-banner has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbda80\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top\">Engagement is ongoing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#a1a2a0\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-88307\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/06\/Osoyoos_NkMip_desert_cultural_centre-9-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 35%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 35%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/06\/Osoyoos_NkMip_desert_cultural_centre-9-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/06\/Osoyoos_NkMip_desert_cultural_centre-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/06\/Osoyoos_NkMip_desert_cultural_centre-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/06\/Osoyoos_NkMip_desert_cultural_centre-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/06\/Osoyoos_NkMip_desert_cultural_centre-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/06\/Osoyoos_NkMip_desert_cultural_centre-9-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/06\/Osoyoos_NkMip_desert_cultural_centre-9-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-container\"><div class=\"engagement-page\"><div class=\"engagement-content-wrapper\"><h1 class=\"engagement-title-banner \" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/themes\/bcgov-engagement\/dist\/images\/blue-curve-bg.svg)\">Reconciliation Agreement with Osoyoos Indian Band<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-content\"><bcgov-breadcrumb>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\">Home<\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/\">Engagement Opportunities<\/a> \n                  <span>\n        Reconciliation Agreement with Osoyoos Indian Band\n  <\/span>\n  <div style=\"display: flex\" slot=\"breadcrumb-extra\">\n      <\/div>\n  <\/bcgov-breadcrumb>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On this page:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#summary\" title=\"\">Engagement summary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#OIB\" title=\"\">Osoyoos Indian Band<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#reconciliation\" title=\"\">Reconciliation agreements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#negotiation\" title=\"\">Negotiation process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#engagement\" title=\"\">Public engagement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#contribution\" title=\"\">How your contribution makes a difference<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-govtogether-call-to-action\"><div class=\"cta-header\"><p class=\"cta-status status-open\" aria-label=\"Status: open\">open<\/p><p class=\"days-left-message\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cta-body\">\n<p><br><a href=\"https:\/\/feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca\/978143\" title=\"\">Subscribe for updates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send us an email: <a href=\"mailto:SouthOkanaganNegotiations@gov.bc.ca?subject=Subscribe for updates on Reconciliation Agreement with Osoyoos Indian Band\" title=\"\">SouthOkanaganNegotiations@gov.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-govtogether-engagement-header\"><div class=\"text-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Ongoing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What: <\/strong>Crown land negotiations with the Osoyoos Indian Band<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> South Okanagan region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> To advance reconciliation between the Province and the Osoyoos Indian Band<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How: <\/strong>Online and in person<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-engagement_category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\"><strong>Category: <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement_category\/land-and-water\/\" rel=\"tag\">Land and Water<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement_category\/reconciliation-initiatives\/\" rel=\"tag\">Reconciliation Initiatives<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"image-column\"><span role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"engagement-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/06\/processed-4679F99B-304A-4797-9C5D-7C8FD25D4DF6.jpeg);background-position:50% 46%\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Engagement summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Province of British Columbia and the Osoyoos Indian Band are starting negotiations and beginning public engagement on a reconciliation agreement in the South Okanagan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement is intended to balance shared values in the region, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supporting economic development that benefits communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protecting important cultural and ecological sites, as well as wildlife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting recreational opportunities and enjoyment of nature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving highway access in the South Okanagan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working together in partnership as neighbours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement is also an opportunity to address the Osoyoos Indian Band&#8217;s priorities for the return of some Crown lands, including lands within its historic reserve and lands that contain important cultural and spiritual sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No decisions have been made about specific lands at this stage. Any proposed land parcels will be selected from Crown lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Private property rights are protected throughout this process, as is standard with all reconciliation agreements that the Province negotiates. No private land would be available unless the owner chooses to sell and there is a willing buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Existing land uses such as recreation, ranching, tenures and access routes will be carefully reviewed and considered before any decisions are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"OIB\">Osoyoos Indian Band<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Osoyoos Indian Band\u2019s ancestors have lived on and cared for the lands and waters in their territory since before European contact. Today, many of the Osoyoos Indian Band\u2019s members live and work on the Osoyoos Indian Reserve No. 1, which stretches from Oliver to Osoyoos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Osoyoos Indian Band is an economic leader and one of the region\u2019s major employers with successful operations in agriculture, forestry, tourism, and recreation. They have a strong relationship with the Province and have a proven track record of land stewardship, including management of two provincial parks: <a href=\"https:\/\/nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca\/kuwyyf\/sxwexwnitkw_park_ok_falls_audio_a5b2d7059b.mp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">sx\u030c\u02b7\u0259x\u030c\u02b7nitk\u02b7 Park<\/a> in Okanagan Falls and <a href=\"https:\/\/nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca\/kuwyyf\/swiws_f61040c0d6.mp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">s\u1e81i\u1e81s Park<\/a> in Osoyoos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First Nations\u2019 ability to benefit from their lands supports healthy communities, preserves cultural traditions and helps build strong, sustainable economies. When First Nations thrive economically, the benefits extend beyond their communities and contribute to the broader local and regional economy in the South Okanagan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reconciliation\">Reconciliation agreements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Negotiated agreements help clarify land use, jurisdiction, and decision-making responsibilities. This helps create more predictable conditions for land use and investment in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Land is foundational to First Nation identity, governance and well-being. For many First Nations, transferring Crown land is an important step toward addressing the enduring impacts of dispossession and creating the conditions for First Nations to exercise jurisdiction, strengthen their communities, and build sustainable futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"negotiation\">Negotiation process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Province uses a six-step process for land transfers (we are currently in step 2):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The First Nation identifies areas of land for discussion and the Province gets approval to negotiate a reconciliation agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Province conducts research and reviews of these areas and begins consultation and engagement with First Nations, tenure holders, and other interested parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Land options are refined and areas are identified for agreement. The Province then makes a formal land offer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Land surveys are conducted to confirm parcel boundaries or create new parcels, where required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing land uses and interests are reviewed and addressed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Land transfers occur once decisions and approvals are finalized, based on the information gathered through the previous steps<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Land transfers are considered in the later stages of this process after public engagement, technical review, and the decision-making and approval processes of both the Province and the Osoyoos Indian Band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding access to and use of lands and waterways by the public and tenure holders is an important part of the engagement process. This includes activities such as hiking, camping, fishing and access for nearby residents and tenure holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"engagement\">Public engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that people want to be brought along earlier and throughout negotiations on proposed agreements with First Nations. That is why the Province and the Osoyoos Indian Band are sharing information and beginning engagement at this early stage of negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultation and engagement will take place throughout the negotiation process. The Province will engage directly with local governments, interest groups, tenure and licence holders, provincial agencies and the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feedback will be sought through an open house and an online survey later this year. It will then be summarized in a report and considered as the reconciliation agreement negotiations continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contribution\">How your feedback makes a difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engagement with local governments, interest holders, and the public is essential to better understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current land uses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The importance these lands hold for local communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any opportunities and concerns about the lands that should be considered in negotiations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Information gathered through engagement will help inform negotiations and future decisions. No decisions will be made before engagement is completed and feedback has been considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your feedback is important to us. <a href=\"https:\/\/feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca\/978143\" title=\"\">Subscribe for updates<\/a> on negotiations and the upcoming survey and open house later this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related engagements<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"related-engagements\">\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Meziadin River Watershed Salmon Habitat Conservation Plan. Categories: Land and Water, Natural Resource Sector, Natural Resources, Reconciliation Initiatives, Wildlife and Habitat Protection. 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Categories: Environmental Protection, Land and Water, Natural Resource Sector. Status: Open.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-open\">\n                                            Open                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/klappan-plan\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Klappan Land Use Plan                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">Environmental Protection<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Land and Water<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resource Sector<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/klappan-plan\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/06\/Klappan-Rainbow.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Kaska-B.C. Land Use Planning. Categories: Environmental Protection, Land and Water, Natural Resource Sector, Natural Resources, Reconciliation Initiatives. Status: Open.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-open\">\n                                            Open                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/kaska-land-use-planning\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Kaska-B.C. Land Use Planning                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">Environmental Protection<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Land and Water<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resource Sector<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resources<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Reconciliation Initiatives<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/kaska-land-use-planning\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2025\/08\/Kaska1.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Kootenay Lake Forest Landscape Plan. Categories: Land and Water, Natural Resource Sector, Natural Resources, Wildlife and Habitat Protection. Status: Open.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-open\">\n                                            Open                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/kootenay-lake-flp\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Kootenay Lake Forest Landscape Plan                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">Land and Water<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resource Sector<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resources<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Wildlife and Habitat Protection<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/kootenay-lake-flp\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2025\/11\/Kootenay-Lake-FLP.png\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Lakes Resiliency Project. 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