Osoyoos and RDOS allocate funds towards strengthening Indigenous relations

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.