Nk'Mip Cellars
AI-ReadyWinery
North America's first Indigenous-owned winery, producing award-winning wines in the Okanagan Valley.
Land Acknowledgement: The Osoyoos Indian Band (Nk'Mip) is part of the Syilx Okanagan Nation, whose people have lived in the Okanagan Valley since time immemorial. Their territory includes the southern Okanagan, one of Canada's most unique semi-arid ecosystems.
Syilx (Okanagan)
Osoyoos Indian Band (Nk'Mip)
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
One of the most economically successful First Nations in Canada, the Osoyoos Indian Band operates a diversified portfolio including a winery, resort, and cultural centre in the southern Okanagan Valley.
4
Businesses
~530
Population
1
Events
3
AI-Ready
Language & Culture — Nsyilxcən
Okanagan / Syilx
Traditional Name:
Nsyilxcən
Language Family:
Salishan (Interior Salish)
Speakers:
~150–200 fluent speakers across the Syilx/Okanagan Nation
UNESCO Status:
Severely Endangered
Essential Phrases
Hello / Greeting
Way'
/WAY/
Hello / Hi
Thank You
Limləmt
/lim-LUHMT/
Thank you
Welcome
Lut nsyilxcən ta kʷul'ncútn
/loot en-see-ILKH-tsen tah kwool-en-TSOO-ten/
Welcome to our land
Cultural Values
TmixʷThe living land / All living things
CaptíkʷłTraditional stories / Oral history
SyilxThe People of the Okanagan
Language Revitalisation
- •En'owkin Centre Nsyilxcən language programme
- •Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre language interpretation
- •Syilx Language House immersion programme (Penticton)
Preserving Indigenous Languages: Nsyilxcən (Okanagan / Syilx) is severely endangered and in urgent need of support. Every conversation, every phrase learned, and every child raised in the language strengthens the vitality of this community. We encourage visitors to learn and use these phrases respectfully.
WineryHospitality / ResortTourism / CulturalEconomic Development
Businesses in Osoyoos Indian Band (Nk'Mip)
Spirit Ridge Resort
AI-ReadyHospitality / Resort
Full-service resort and spa on Osoyoos Indian Band land, offering accommodation, dining, and golf.
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
Tourism / Cultural
Interpretive centre showcasing the desert ecology and Syilx cultural heritage of the southern Okanagan.
Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation
AI-ReadyEconomic Development
Manages band enterprises including commercial leasing, construction, and agriculture.
Events & Celebrations
Osoyoos Indian Band Community Days
Summer
Annual community celebrations featuring cultural activities, food, and family events.
Cultural Destinations & Landmarks
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
Award-winning interpretive centre with indoor and outdoor exhibits on the Great Basin Desert ecosystem and Syilx Okanagan culture.
Nk'Mip Cellars Winery and Patio
North America's first Indigenous-owned winery with vineyard tours, tastings, and a patio restaurant overlooking Osoyoos Lake.
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