A joint venture of NK'Mip Forestry and Infinity-Pacific Stewardship Group
The Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) has opened a new satellite office in downtown Grand Forks. This important step strengthens its presence across the Boundary region and supports a growing number of forestry, land management, and community partnerships.
Grand Forks sits at the heart of OIB’s traditional territory, an area where Band members have long travelled east from the Osoyoos area to hunt, fish, gather, and care for the land. Establishing a dedicated office here in Grand Forks reaffirms OIB’s connection to the land and its commitment to stewardship, balance, and long-term responsibility.
“The community of Grand Forks is an important part of their traditional territory and plays a key role in how we continue to care for the land,” said Dan Macmaster, Head of Forestry, Osoyoos Indian Band. “This office gives us a place to meet with business partners, residents, and OIB members, a comfortable space to work together, share ideas, and strengthen relationships across the region.”
The new office serves as a hub for OIB’s forestry and environmental operations, including Nk’Mip Forestry, Siya Forestry, and Skemxist Solutions, as well as other Band departments such as Lands & Referrals and the Language House. With teams frequently working throughout the Boundary and Kootenay regions, the office provides a consistent and accessible base for meetings, planning, and collaboration.
The Grand Forks office reflects OIB’s growing role in the regional forestry and resource sector. The Band continues to collaborate with provincial ministries, industry leaders, and community organizations across the Boundary region to advance sustainable forestry, wildfire risk reduction, and infrastructure development.
Through partnerships with government, forestry companies, and local organizations, OIB is helping create employment opportunities, enhance youth engagement, and build pathways for sustainable economic growth, all while maintaining its strong focus on land stewardship and cultural values.
By establishing a professional and welcoming space in Grand Forks, the Osoyoos Indian Band is building stronger connections with local governments, business partners, and residents who share its vision for responsible forest management and community-based collaboration.
