Contribution: General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Osoyoos Indian Band
$998,000.00
Working together to establish a national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen
FY 2024-25 · 2024-07-12
Summary
The contribution supports the Osoyoos Indian Band with the 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, 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.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Recipient
Location
Oliver, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2024-07-12 | 2024-25 | $398,000.00 |
| 1 | 2024-07-12 | 2024-25 | $448,000.00 |
| 2 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-26 | $648,000.00 |
| 3 | 2024-07-12 | 2024-25 | $998,000.00 |
| 4 | 2024-07-12 | 2024-25 | $998,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
Amendment to extend into new fiscal year
Additional Information (French)
Modification pour prolonger dans un nouvel exercice financier
Agreement End Date
2028-08-31
Agreement Number
GC-2557
Agreement Start Date
2024-07-12
Agreement Title
Working together to establish a national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen
Agreement Title (French)
Travailler ensemble à la création proposée d’une réserve de parc national dans le Sud de l’Okanagan et de Similkameen
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$998,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-07-22
Amendment Number
4
Description
The contribution supports the Osoyoos Indian Band with the 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, 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.
Description (French)
Cette contribution permet à la Osoyoos Indian Band de prendre part aux activités de planification et de mener des consultations avec les membres de la bande; d’apporter une contribution fondée sur les connaissances et l’utilisation des terres traditionnelles de la Nation Syilx, et de formuler des recommandations concernant la création de la réserve du parc national du Sud de l'Okanagan et de la Similkameen, qui aboutiront à la signature d'accords d’établissement entre Lower Similkameen Indian Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, Parcs Canada et le gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique.
Expected Results
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations.
Expected Results (French)
Le patrimoine naturel du Canada est protégé dans l’intérêt des générations présentes et futures.
Federal Riding
Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay
Federal Riding (French)
Similkameen—Okanagan-Sud—Kootenay-Ouest
Federal Riding Number
59030
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Program Name
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de subventions et de contributions de catégorie générale
Program Purpose
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.
Program Purpose (French)
Fournir un soutien aux bénéficiaires dans la conduite d’activités ou l’exécution de projets concourant à la réalisation du mandat de l’Agence Parcs Canada.
Recipient City
Oliver
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Osoyoos Indian Band
Recipient Postal Code
V0H 1T8
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
154-2024-2025-Q2-00009
