Lower Similkameen Indian Band - 250-499-5528

Remember where we came from....

LSIB ADMINISTRATION, LANDS AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT HISTORY

1970’s – First Band office was located in the home of Theresa Dennis
1973/1974 – Second Band Office opened in the old barber shop in Keremeos with John Terbasket hired as the first Band Manager
1973 – First LSIB audited statement completed
1975 – INAC devolved federal programs and service delivery to LSIB – Education, Social Development, Public Works and Housing. LSIB followed the INAC Membership regulations
1976 – Third Band Office relocated to the old theatre in Keremeos
1984/1985 – First LSIB Community Development Plan completed by David Nairne and Associates.
1984 – First computerized financial accounting system established
2004 – LSIB Physical Development Plan completed
2005/06 – LSIB went under remedial management of INAC voluntarily in two phases.
2004 – LSIB Second Community Development Plan completed and approved in principle
2005 – Draft Land Use Plan completed
2006 – First LSIB Information System server installed
2006 – Developed email policy to support email plans
2006 – Developed and implemented Team Leader job descriptions
2007 – LSIB Corporation Structure developed with the Chief and Council and Capacity Forestry Management Limited with regards to Economic Development.
2008 – Developed first LSIB Salary Grid

Vision Statement: A progressive Lower Similkameen Indian Band Administration that delivers excellent services.
Value Statement: We, the Lower Similkameen Indian Band Administration, are quided by the following values.
All our decisions and acctions will demonstrate these values. We Believe that putting our values into practice will
create long term benefits for the Lower Similkameen Indian Band and all our members we serve.
*Respect~We honour and recognize ourselves and the people we serve.
*Trust~We act in good faith in everything we do.
Honesty~We are honest and fair in our actions adn decisions.
Compassion~ We are caring and kind to our scared children.
Accountability~ We are open and responsible for our actions.