South Okanagan Grasslands and Field's Lease. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada in early 2020, progress in reaching an establishment agreement between senior governments and local First Nations slowed significantly. As of August 2021, negotiations are ongoing. See also List of National Parks of Canada Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve References Proposed National Parks of Canada Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen