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Our Business is telling stories
As a quickly growing group of companies in syilx homelands also known as the Okanagan region, we strive to carry out our work with the highest level of professionalism and respect for our values. Our goal is to create economic growth and prosperity for our people while positively impacting the surrounding communities. We are always looking to work with partners who share our values and commitment to sustainable development.
OKIB Construction LP
PURPOSE
OKIB Construction carries on the business of engaging in construction and construction management operations of the Okanagan Indian Band.
PROJECTS
Completed training program with 3 band members to become safety inspectors.
Very successful to date with most other BC Hydro bids, leading the nation in Hydro jobs.
WHERE WE ARE GOING
Building out a well-respected construction and construction services company.
A company that will deliver the needs of not only the nation but across the region.
Working with proponents to actively engage with their procurement process while exerting our title and rights along with key partners.
Relationship-based agreements (JV opportunities, strategic alliances, revenue sharing agreements) to build capacity and generate long-term success that is aligned with OKIB's culture and values.
OUR PARTNERS
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OKIB Assets LP
PURPOSE
OKIB Assets carries on the business of developing real estate and holding capital assets utilized in the operation of the Okanagan Indian Band.
PROJECTS
Duck Lake Development
Gas Bar
Duck Lake Designation passed, and waiting for ISC to finalize details to get started.
Received 2.2 million in grant money from ISC to complete infrastructure on-site.
WHERE WE ARE GOING
Working with Silver Star on possible rental housing and cultural center
Cultural/Recreational Centre at Silver Star
OUR PARTNERS
OKIB Forestry
PURPOSE
OKIB Forestry carries out the business of engaging in forestry and forest resource management operations and work with key forest harvesting and related service operators that can effectively help OKIBGC meet harvest and reclamation targets.
PROJECTS
LPA with Interfor (NRFL) and Tolko (RFL)
Fire Guard Wood Recovery with Frontline
Silviculture, development and layout with Blue Collar
WHERE WE ARE GOING
Building own capacity, to be less reliant on partners
Implementation of the 2 billion tree program
Create operations which support dry wood to Elders for heating
Lobby for increased cut with the Government (cut reallocation)
OUR PARTNERS
OKIB Operations LP
PURPOSE
OKIB Operations LP develops business, economic and partnership opportunities for the Okanagan Indian Band both on and off Reserve.
PROJECTS
Luke Paul Flats Gravel Pit
UXO Removal with partner MRS
Fire Recovery
Mica Dam Contracts
(Snow Removal with Jake-Jay Construction)
Kode Contracting a leader in crushing and aggregates for a variety of industries & sectors
WHERE WE ARE GOING
Growing the 13 band member positions to over 20 positions
Seeking out more business and partnership opportunities
OUR PARTNERS
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OKIB Utilities LP
PURPOSE
This partnership will engage in upgrading, managing and maintaining the water infrastructure on and around OKIB reserve lands and traditional territory to improve the water quality, better manage the wastewater and ensure adequate provision of water for fire suppression.
PROJECTS
IR7 Utilities
IR1 Water
ONA Solar Field
Mt Bouleau Wind Farm
Waste to Energy
WHERE WE ARE GOING
Building our ability to provide water, wastewater and energy services by working with a variety of partners
OUR PARTNERS
