Chief Clarence Louie

Chief of Osoyoos Indian Band and Entrepreneur

Chief Clarence Louie is a sought-after speaker and a successful entrepreneur who has been Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band for over 36 years. Chief Louie is one of six First Nations leaders to emphasize economic development in American Indian communities as a means to improve people’s standard of living. Louie is one of the longest running chiefs in Canada, elected in 1984, leading his community for four decades. He is known for focusing on economic and business independence to strengthen his community. Under his direction, the Band has become a multi-faceted corporation that owns and manages nine businesses and employs hundreds of people. Chief Clarence Louie shares his experiences with audiences through his keynote presentations. He conveys and teaches the best lessons learned throughout his experiences to Native peoples, government, and corporate agencies across the world. His speaking style is a direct business smarts approach.