A quick response by BC Wildfire Service, Penticton Fire Department and the Penticton Indian Band Fire Department were able to bring the fire under control before it threatened any structures.

Source: https://www.keremeosreview.com/news/human-caused-grass-fire-near-penticton-prompts-call-to-stay-out-of-backcountry/

Both Chawathil First Nation and the Kanaka Bar Indian Band recently received some good news in the form of grants to help with food security for their members.

Source: https://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/news/chawathil-first-nation-and-kanaka-bar-indian-band-receive-80000-each-for-food-security-projects/

Current evacuations/updates: Evacuation orders continue to be in effect within the Fraser Valley Regional District, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Lytton First Nation and Kanaka Bar Indian Band.

Source: https://www.abbynews.com/news/b-c-wildfires-what-you-need-to-know-for-sunday-aug-20/

The City of Penticton quickly responded to the backlash with a joint statement from Penticton’s acting mayor, Helena Konanz, School District 67 chair James Palanio and Penticton Indian Band (PIB) chief, Greg Gabrial.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9724423/penticton-b-c-rainbow-crosswalk-vandalized-24-hours-after-installation/

The competition was hosted in partnership with the provincial government, B.C. Golf, and the Osoyoos Indian Band, which owns the course.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/inaugural-indigenous-golf-tournament-1.6859893?cmp=rss

“Under the treaty agreement, the McLeod Lake Indian Band and the provincial and federal governments agreed these lands would be managed in a particular way,” Parfitt said.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9831910/bc-mla-indigenous-band-clearcutting/