October 7, 2021
Funding provided for First Nations well-being
Author: Staff
Three Okanagan First Nations are receiving provincial funding to complete well-being and poverty-reduction plans and projects in their communities.
The Lower Similkameen Indian Band has been awarded $35,000 for food security initiatives, including food distribution and restoring a local greenhouse.
The Okanagan Indian Band will receive $34,600 for food security initiatives, including skill-building workshops, apiculture (beekeeping) training and a community garden.
The Osoyoos Indian Band will r...