By Lexi McFarlane, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Times Chronicle The Town of Osoyoos has entered into an agreement with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to ensure funds recently obtained for Indigenous outreach can reach more of the local Indigenous community. Funds received by Osoyoos from the Province were distributed from the Indigenous Engagement Requirements Funding Program (IERFP), and cover expenses related to relationship strengthening with local First Nations groups such as the Osoyoos Indian Band, collaborative initiatives, and building a stronger capacity to deal with emergency situations. \u00a0All local First Nations groups and municipalities are considered eligible to apply. Osoyoos successfully applied for and received IERFP funding in 2024 and 2025, for amounts of $40,000 and $42,000 respectively. However, the RDOS’s summary on the proposal stated that the Town was… <\/p>\n
By Lexi McFarlane, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Times Chronicle The Town of Osoyoos has entered into an agreement with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to ensure funds recently obtained for Indigenous outreach can reach more of the local Indigenous community. Funds received by Osoyoos from the Province were distributed from the Indigenous Engagement Requirements Funding Program (IERFP), and cover expenses related to relationship strengthening with local First Nations groups such as the Osoyoos Indian Band, collaborative initiatives, and building a stronger capacity to deal with emergency situations. \u00a0All local First Nations groups and municipalities are considered eligible to apply. Osoyoos successfully applied for and received IERFP funding in 2024 and 2025, for amounts of $40,000 and $42,000 respectively. However, the RDOS’s summary on the proposal stated that the Town was... <\/p>\n