Okanagan Indian Band - Signed Protocol Agreements

Presently, the Okanagan Indian Band has established a productive working relationship with the City of Vernon, District of Lake Country, City of Armstrong, Township of Spallumcheen and the Village of Lumby over the past several years, attributable to Government to Government Protocol Agreements which were signed between 2003 and 2007.

The purpose of the agreements are to outline the overall intention of the Okanagan Indian Band and local governments to enter into a more formal arrangement respecting a long term, cooperative relationship.  Further all parties seek to establish effective, adequate communications; cooperation aimed at mutual benefit; and partnerships which create lasting benefits.

In respect to our Aboriginal Title and Rights, nothing in the agreements shall be interpreted in a manner that extinguishes, abrogates or diminishes Aboriginal or Treaty rights, including Aboriginal Title, which are protected under s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.  Further nothing in the agreements, or the negotiations leading to it, shall constitute, or be deemed to constitute legal consultation or accommodation in regard to the Aboriginal Title and Rights of the Okanagan Indian Band or the Okanagan Nation.

*City of Vernon and the Okanagan Indian Band               Signed February 6, 2003

*Village of Lumby and the Okanagan Indian and              Signed October 3, 2005

*District of Lake Country and the Okanagan Indian Band Signed November 29, 2005

*Township of Spallumcheen and the Okanagan Indian Band  Signed April 23, 2007

*City of Armstong and the Okanagan Indian Band                Signed June 12, 2007

*Advisory Committee District of Lake Country and Okanagan Indian Band Signed August 3, 2006

If you have any questions, please refer to the Okanagan Indian Band Chief and Council or the local municipalities directly.