The Osoyoos Indian Band (Okanagan: Swiw̓s) is a First Nations government in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located in the adjacent towns of Oliver and Osoyoos in the Okanagan valley, approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) north of the Canada–United States border. They are a member of the Okanagan Nation Alliance. The band controls about 32,000 acres of land in the Oliver-Osoyoos area.
The band's Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre (pronounced "in-ka-meep") is located on the east side of Osoyoos. The centre gives tours in the arid region (similar to desert, but actually shrub-steppe) and explains the uniqueness of the plant and animal species found there.
As of 2025, the chief of the band is Clarence Louie. Louie has pushed for economic self-reliance by expanding investments, including a vineyard and winery, a four-star resort, numerous consumer services, and an 18-hole golf course.
There are about 540 band members who live and work on the reserve.
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See also
- Okanagan people
External links
- Osoyoos Indian Band website
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