Chief Clarence Louie has received many honours over the years, both in his name and for the Osoyoos Indian Band, but the latest one comes from very close to home.

At a ceremony on Sept. 15, the Town of Oliver is bestowing Freedom of the Municipality on Chief Louie in recognition of significant contribution to the development and growth of the Oliver area.

91裸聊视频淚t is great to see the band is being recognized in such a way. That is awesome,91裸聊视频� said Louie. 91裸聊视频淭hey used my name, but it is really the band that is getting this recognition for playing such an important role in the economy that affects the Town of Oliver and region.91裸聊视频�

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Louie admits to being surprised there was such an honour. He is only the fourth person to have received the honour, along with Senator Ross Fitzpatrick, former MLA Bill Barisoff and poet George Bowering.

91裸聊视频淭his is the highest honour the municipality can give an individual,91裸聊视频� said Mayor Ron Hovanes. 91裸聊视频淭his award comes with recognition and thanks for the tremendous contribution that Chief Louie has made to our community.91裸聊视频�

The decision to bestow Freedom of the Municipality must be a unanimous vote of council, and holders of the honour may vote in Oliver elections no matter where they live, and whether or not they own real estate in the town.

Louie said both communities 91裸聊视频� the Osoyoos Indian Band and Oliver 91裸聊视频� have shared a lot over the years.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檝e been neighbours for a long time, ever since the town was there,91裸聊视频� said Louie. 91裸聊视频淭he economy is always the big issue, but there are the personal relationships and friendships that have been developed over the last many generations.

91裸聊视频淢any of our kids graduate from SOSS and attend public school, and we all use the public facilities. It is a great working relationship.91裸聊视频�

The ceremony, which is by invitation only, takes place on Sept. 15 in the Frank Venables Theatre Lobby.