British Columbia: Okanagan Nation Commits To Exploring Partnership With Parks Canada

British Columbia: Okanagan Nation Commits To Exploring Partnership With Parks Canada Okanagan Nation Territory: Representatives of the Okanagan Nation (Syilx) were among the first to respond to the possibility of a national park reserve in the South Okanagan and Similkameen region about a decade ago. The Syilx, original caretakers of the land, see the importance of protecting the land in balance with sustainable growth. A future protected area was envisioned as a potential tool to help...

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