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South Okanagan Photos

2 years – protocol working

2 protocol

Yvonne Weinert, Councillor for the Osoyoos Indian Band about to sign the protocol on behalf of the leaders and people of the OIB in 2013.

She is joined by RDOS Acting Chair Mark Pendergraft of Osoyoos and Lower Similkameen Band Chief Rob Edward, Penticton Indian Band Chief Jonathon Kruger and elder Richard Armstrong who acted as witness to the three band/RDOS Agreement.

 

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2 year

The South Okanagan Similkameen Protocol Agreement two year anniversary was celebrated on July 22 at the Okanagan Nation Alliance’s Annual General Assembly in Penticton.

The Protocol Agreement was signed by Penticton Indian Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, Lower Similkameen Indian Band and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen on July 21, 2013.

The Protocol establishes a Government to Government relationship to identify, consult and address common concerns and interests of importance. The Parties work together in a spirit of common respect and cooperation by recognizing and celebrating diversity, while cooperating to achieve mutual prosperity.