The Osoyoos Indian Band’s (OIB) Nk’Mip Forestry and the Infinity-Pacific Stewardship Group have officially launched their joint venture company Siya Forestry LP. The partnership between the OIB and the land and resource management firm saw Siya Forestry established in February 2024 with the new company dedicated to “cultivating a thriving local economy through sustainable forestry”. The collaboration brings together dedicated resources and forestry experts from both companies to advance sustainable practices and support community development across the Okanagan, Kootenay, and Boundary regions through a First Nations lens, the companies said in a statement. This commitment involves creating jobs for OIB members and local forest technicians and professionals, addressing community values and priorities, and setting new standards for environmental stewardship in the region.